Current Date And Time In Howard Springs, Australia
Friday, 14 August 2026
13:36:05 AEST
State: Northern Territory
Currency: Australian Dollar (AUD)
Timezone: UTC +10:00 (AEST)
Population: 6,852
District: Litchfield
Explore the interactive satellite map of Howard Springs, a city in Northern Territory, Australia, located in Australia And Oceania. This page provides precise GPS coordinates, latitude and longitude values, DMS (Degrees Minutes Seconds) and DDM (Degrees Decimal Minutes) formats for Howard Springs — all essential for geographic navigation, logistics planning, GIS integration and location intelligence workflows. View the live satellite map to explore terrain, streets and urban structure of Howard Springs.
Professional use cases: Supply chain & logistics routing • Delivery territory mapping • Real estate site analysis • Field operations & fleet management • Market research for regional expansion into Australia And Oceania • GIS platform data integration • Travel planning & proximity analysis • Strategic site selection for Australia operations.
| Coordinate Format | Latitude | Longitude |
|---|---|---|
| Decimal Degrees (DD) | 12.4958° S | 131.0445° E |
| Signed Decimal Degrees | -12.4958 | 131.0445 |
| Degrees Minutes Seconds (DMS) | 12° 29' 45" S | 131° 2' 40" E |
| Degrees Decimal Minutes (DDM) | 12° 29.7456' S | 131° 2.6676' E |
| City | Howard Springs |
| State | Northern Territory |
| Country | Australia |
| Continent | Australia And Oceania |
| District | Litchfield |
| Time Zone | +08:00 to +10:30 |
| Population | 6,852 |
| Elevation | 41 m / 135 ft |
| GPS (DD) | -12.4958, 131.0445 |
Straight-line (great-circle) distance from Howard Springs to each nearby city, calculated using the Haversine formula. Estimated travel time is based on a standard drive speed of 60 km/h. Use this data for delivery routing, courier zoning and last-mile logistics planning around Northern Territory.
| City | State | Direction | Distance (km) | Distance (mi) | Drive Est. | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Coolalinga | Northern Territory | S | 3 km | 2 mi | ~3m | 🗺 View |
| Virginia | Northern Territory | SW | 3 km | 2 mi | ~3m | 🗺 View |
| Johnston | Northern Territory | W | 4 km | 2 mi | ~4m | 🗺 View |
| Zuccoli | Northern Territory | W | 4 km | 3 mi | ~4m | 🗺 View |
| Farrar | Northern Territory | W | 5 km | 3 mi | ~5m | 🗺 View |
| Bakewell | Northern Territory | W | 6 km | 3 mi | ~6m | 🗺 View |
Note: Distances are straight-line (great-circle) between city centers. Actual road distances and travel times will vary based on route and traffic conditions.
Some cities listed above (particularly those on islands or across large water bodies) may not be reachable by direct road — ferry or air travel may be required for those destinations.
Find exact latitude, longitude and elevation for the largest cities in Northern Territory, the home state of Howard Springs, along with each city's aerial distance from Darwin, Northern Territory's state capital. Handy reference data for routing, delivery zone mapping and GIS software.
| City Name | Latitude | Longitude | Elevation | Dist. from State Capital | Map & Coords |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Darwin | -12.4611° S | 130.8419° E | 31 m | 0 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Palmerston | -12.486° S | 130.9833° E | 36 m | 16 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Alice Springs | -23.6975° S | 133.8836° E | 583 m | 1,290 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Katherine | -14.4652° S | 132.2635° E | 110 m | 271 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Karama | -12.4022° S | 130.916° E | 35 m | 10 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Leanyer | -12.3667° S | 130.9° E | 19 m | 12 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Kununurra | -15.7783° S | 128.7421° E | 51 m | 433 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Humpty Doo | -12.575° S | 131.103° E | 38 m | 31 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Larrakeyah | -12.4553° S | 130.8317° E | 26 m | 1 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Gillen | -23.7092° S | 133.866° E | 577 m | 1,291 km | 🗺 View Map |
Darwin International Airport / RAAF Darwin IATA: DRW 20 km (12 mi) from Howard Springs |
The exact GPS location of Howard Springs gives business professionals, delivery operators and site planners a fixed reference point inside Northern Territory. These coordinates power satellite-based navigation, geofencing for local delivery fleets, sales territory boundaries and proximity checks for a new store or branch opening. All three coordinate formats — DD, DMS and DDM — are listed above for direct use across mapping tools. › Compare Northern Territory state-level map data
Decimal Degrees (DD) is the standard format used across web mapping APIs and dispatch software. DMS (Degrees Minutes Seconds) shows up in surveying records, printed maps and older GPS hardware still used by field crews. DDM (Degrees Decimal Minutes) is the go-to format for marine and aviation navigation. All three formats for Howard Springs are ready to paste straight into route planners, dispatch boards and geospatial software — see the full coordinate formats table above.
The satellite view of Howard Springs lets you check street layout, building density, land use and access roads before committing to a decision. Real estate teams use it to scout plots and assess neighborhood growth. Field service and utility crews use it to plan site visits, coverage zones and installation routes ahead of time. › View the full Australia map
Howard Springs sits within Northern Territory, Australia, in the Australia And Oceania region. Its position relative to other cities shapes trade flow, transport access and local market reach. Location intelligence from this mapping data supports territory planning, competitor proximity analysis and coverage-gap research. › Explore nearby cities
Transportation and dispatch teams use GPS coordinates of Howard Springs for last-mile delivery routing, warehouse placement analysis and freight corridor optimization. The city center provides a reliable starting point for distance calculations, zone pricing models and delivery time estimates across Northern Territory. › Browse every city in Northern Territory
Coordinates for Howard Springs in WGS84 decimal format are compatible with Google Maps, OpenStreetMap, Mapbox, ESRI ArcGIS and all major mapping platforms. Use them for geofencing, distance-based search, map overlays and location-based dashboards. Also useful for CRM territory assignment, field service scheduling and emergency response coordination in Australia. › Country geolocation database
The GPS coordinates of Howard Springs are latitude -12.4958° and longitude 131.0445°. In directional format: 12.4958° S, 131.0445° E. These coordinates mark the center of Howard Springs in Northern Territory and work with Google Maps, OpenStreetMap and every major navigation app.
Howard Springs is a city in Northern Territory, Australia, on the continent of Australia And Oceania. It falls within Litchfield. View its exact position on the satellite map above or check nearby cities for regional context.
In DMS (Degrees Minutes Seconds) format, Howard Springs sits at: Latitude 12° 29' 45" S and Longitude 131° 2' 40" E. This format is common in surveying records, printed maps and legacy GPS hardware still used by field crews on site visits.
Howard Springs has a population of approximately 6,852 people. This is roughly 2.748% of Northern Territory's total population. See the population rank and density figures above, or compare it against every city in Northern Territory.
The interactive satellite map of Howard Springs is embedded on this page and shows streets, buildings and terrain. You can also enter the GPS coordinates -12.4958, 131.0445 directly into Google Maps, Apple Maps or any navigation app to locate Howard Springs in Northern Territory. For broader context, explore the Northern Territory state map or nearby cities.
The nearest airport to Howard Springs is Darwin International Airport / RAAF Darwin (DRW), roughly 20 km away. See the Nearest Airport card in the sidebar for the exact distance in kilometers and miles.
Howard Springs is approximately 22 km (14 mi) from Darwin, the capital of Northern Territory, measured as a straight-line distance between city centers. See the Major Cities table above for distances from other cities in Northern Territory.
Howard Springs sits at an elevation of approximately 41 meters (135 feet) above sea level — see the Geographic Profile above. Compare it against other cities in the Major Cities table for Northern Territory.
The closest cities to Howard Springs include Coolalinga, Virginia, Johnston. See the Geographic Intelligence panel above for the full list with distances, or the nearby cities tool for a complete breakdown.
Today in Howard Springs, sunrise is at 07:28 AM and sunset is at 07:12 PM, giving a day length of 11h 43m. See the Sunrise & Sunset panel above, calculated directly from Howard Springs's GPS coordinates and updated daily.
Howard Springs is approximately 1,391 km (864 mi) from the Equator, in the southern hemisphere. It's also about 14,242 km from the Prime Meridian. See the Global Position panel above for the full breakdown.
The antipodal point of Howard Springs — the spot exactly opposite it through the Earth's center — falls nearest to Sinnamary, French Guiana, roughly 905 km from the true antipode. Since about 71% of the Earth's surface is ocean, most antipodal points land in open water rather than on a named city.
Howard Springs is approximately 3,118 km (1,938 mi) SE of Canberra, the national capital of Australia, measured as a straight-line distance between city centers. See the Distance to Capitals card above.