Current Date And Time In Gold Coast, Australia
Saturday, 01 August 2026
03:03:15 AEST
State: Queensland
Currency: Australian Dollar (AUD)
Timezone: UTC +10:00 (AEST)
Population: 640,778
District: Gold Coast
Explore the interactive satellite map of Gold Coast, a city in Queensland, 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 Gold Coast — 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 Gold Coast.
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) | 28.0003° S | 153.4309° E |
| Signed Decimal Degrees | -28.0003 | 153.4309 |
| Degrees Minutes Seconds (DMS) | 28° 0' 1" S | 153° 25' 51" E |
| Degrees Decimal Minutes (DDM) | 28° 0.0174' S | 153° 25.8528' E |
| City | Gold Coast |
| State | Queensland |
| Country | Australia |
| Continent | Australia And Oceania |
| District | Gold Coast |
| Time Zone | +08:00 to +10:30 |
| Founded | 1958-01-01 |
| Population | 640,778 |
| Area (km²) | 1,402.00 km² |
| Area (mi²) | 541.32 mi² |
| Pop. Density | 457.05 /km² |
| Elevation | 12 m / 39 ft |
| GPS (DD) | -28.0003, 153.4309 |
Straight-line (great-circle) distance from Gold Coast 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 Queensland.
| City | State | Direction | Distance (km) | Distance (mi) | Drive Est. | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Surfers Paradise | Queensland | S | 0 km | 0 mi | ~0m | 🗺 View |
| Main Beach | Queensland | N | 2 km | 2 mi | ~2m | 🗺 View |
| Bundall | Queensland | SW | 3 km | 2 mi | ~3m | 🗺 View |
| Broadbeach | Queensland | S | 3 km | 2 mi | ~3m | 🗺 View |
| Broadbeach Waters | Queensland | S | 4 km | 2 mi | ~4m | 🗺 View |
| Benowa | Queensland | W | 4 km | 3 mi | ~4m | 🗺 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 Queensland, the home state of Gold Coast, along with each city's aerial distance from Brisbane, Queensland'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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brisbane | -27.4679° S | 153.0281° E | 27 m | 0 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Sunshine Coast | -26.6568° S | 153.0796° E | 9 m | 90 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Logan City | -27.6392° S | 153.1094° E | 39 m | 21 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Townsville | -19.2664° S | 146.8057° E | 15 m | 1,111 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Cairns | -16.9237° S | 145.7661° E | 7 m | 1,390 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Toowoomba | -27.5606° S | 151.9539° E | 599 m | 106 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Mackay | -21.1535° S | 149.1655° E | 11 m | 804 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Caloundra | -26.8035° S | 153.122° E | 8 m | 74 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Rockhampton | -23.3803° S | 150.506° E | 13 m | 520 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Bundaberg | -24.8662° S | 152.3479° E | 17 m | 297 km | 🗺 View Map |
Gold Coast Airport IATA: OOL 20 km (12 mi) from Gold Coast |
The exact GPS location of Gold Coast gives business professionals, delivery operators and site planners a fixed reference point inside Queensland. 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 Queensland 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 Gold Coast are ready to paste straight into route planners, dispatch boards and geospatial software — see the full coordinate formats table above.
The satellite view of Gold Coast 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
Gold Coast sits within Queensland, 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 Gold Coast 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 Queensland. › Browse every city in Queensland
Coordinates for Gold Coast 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 Gold Coast are latitude -28.0003° and longitude 153.4309°. In directional format: 28.0003° S, 153.4309° E. These coordinates mark the center of Gold Coast in Queensland and work with Google Maps, OpenStreetMap and every major navigation app.
Gold Coast is a city in Queensland, Australia, on the continent of Australia And Oceania. It falls within Gold Coast. View its exact position on the satellite map above or check nearby cities for regional context.
In DMS (Degrees Minutes Seconds) format, Gold Coast sits at: Latitude 28° 0' 1" S and Longitude 153° 25' 51" E. This format is common in surveying records, printed maps and legacy GPS hardware still used by field crews on site visits.
Gold Coast has a population of approximately 640,778 people. This is roughly 11.346% of Queensland's total population. See the population rank and density figures above, or compare it against every city in Queensland.
The interactive satellite map of Gold Coast is embedded on this page and shows streets, buildings and terrain. You can also enter the GPS coordinates -28.0003, 153.4309 directly into Google Maps, Apple Maps or any navigation app to locate Gold Coast in Queensland. For broader context, explore the Queensland state map or nearby cities.
The nearest airport to Gold Coast is Gold Coast Airport (OOL), roughly 20 km away. See the Nearest Airport card in the sidebar for the exact distance in kilometers and miles.
Gold Coast is approximately 71 km (44 mi) from Brisbane, the capital of Queensland, measured as a straight-line distance between city centers. See the Major Cities table above for distances from other cities in Queensland.
Gold Coast sits at an elevation of approximately 12 meters (39 feet) above sea level — see the Geographic Profile above. Compare it against other cities in the Major Cities table for Queensland.
The closest cities to Gold Coast include Surfers Paradise, Main Beach, Bundall. See the Geographic Intelligence panel above for the full list with distances, or the nearby cities tool for a complete breakdown.
Today in Gold Coast, sunrise is at 06:27 AM and sunset is at 05:17 PM, giving a day length of 10h 49m. See the Sunrise & Sunset panel above, calculated directly from Gold Coast's GPS coordinates and updated daily.
Gold Coast is approximately 3,117 km (1,937 mi) from the Equator, in the southern hemisphere. It's also about 15,081 km from the Prime Meridian. See the Global Position panel above for the full breakdown.
The antipodal point of Gold Coast — the spot exactly opposite it through the Earth's center — falls nearest to Frontera, Spain, roughly 842 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.
Gold Coast is approximately 906 km (563 mi) SW of Canberra, the national capital of Australia, measured as a straight-line distance between city centers. See the Distance to Capitals card above.