Current Date And Time In Swansea, Australia
Saturday, 15 August 2026
15:19:39 AEST
State: Tasmania
Currency: Australian Dollar (AUD)
Timezone: UTC +10:00 (AEST)
Population: 859
District: Glamorgan-Spring Bay
Explore the interactive satellite map of Swansea, a city in Tasmania, 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 Swansea — 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 Swansea.
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) | 42.1228° S | 148.0743° E |
| Signed Decimal Degrees | -42.1228 | 148.0743 |
| Degrees Minutes Seconds (DMS) | 42° 7' 22" S | 148° 4' 28" E |
| Degrees Decimal Minutes (DDM) | 42° 7.3704' S | 148° 4.4604' E |
| City | Swansea |
| State | Tasmania |
| Country | Australia |
| Continent | Australia And Oceania |
| District | Glamorgan-Spring Bay |
| Time Zone | +08:00 to +10:30 |
| Population | 859 |
| Elevation | 12 m / 39 ft |
| GPS (DD) | -42.1228, 148.0743 |
Straight-line (great-circle) distance from Swansea 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 Tasmania.
| City | State | Direction | Distance (km) | Distance (mi) | Drive Est. | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bicheno | Tasmania | NE | 33 km | 21 mi | ~33m | 🗺 View |
| Triabunna | Tasmania | S | 45 km | 28 mi | ~45m | 🗺 View |
| Orford | Tasmania | S | 51 km | 32 mi | ~51m | 🗺 View |
| Campbell Town | Tasmania | NW | 53 km | 33 mi | ~53m | 🗺 View |
| Saint Marys | Tasmania | N | 61 km | 38 mi | ~1h 1m | 🗺 View |
| Oatlands | Tasmania | W | 62 km | 38 mi | ~1h 2m | 🗺 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 Tasmania, the home state of Swansea, along with each city's aerial distance from Hobart, Tasmania'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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hobart | -42.8794° S | 147.3294° E | 19 m | 0 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Launceston | -41.4388° S | 147.1347° E | 11 m | 161 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Devonport | -41.177° S | 146.3515° E | 28 m | 206 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Burnie | -41.0558° S | 145.9038° E | 29 m | 235 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Sandy Bay | -42.8945° S | 147.3244° E | 27 m | 2 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Glenorchy | -42.8334° S | 147.2759° E | 22 m | 7 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Kingston | -42.9764° S | 147.3035° E | 50 m | 11 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Howrah | -42.8873° S | 147.4055° E | 8 m | 6 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Claremont | -42.7833° S | 147.25° E | 17 m | 12 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Blackmans Bay | -43.0031° S | 147.3169° E | 54 m | 14 km | 🗺 View Map |
Hobart International Airport IATA: HBA 92 km (57 mi) from Swansea |
The exact GPS location of Swansea gives business professionals, delivery operators and site planners a fixed reference point inside Tasmania. 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 Tasmania 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 Swansea are ready to paste straight into route planners, dispatch boards and geospatial software — see the full coordinate formats table above.
The satellite view of Swansea 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
Swansea sits within Tasmania, 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 Swansea 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 Tasmania. › Browse every city in Tasmania
Coordinates for Swansea 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 Swansea are latitude -42.1228° and longitude 148.0743°. In directional format: 42.1228° S, 148.0743° E. These coordinates mark the center of Swansea in Tasmania and work with Google Maps, OpenStreetMap and every major navigation app.
Swansea is a city in Tasmania, Australia, on the continent of Australia And Oceania. It falls within Glamorgan-Spring Bay. View its exact position on the satellite map above or check nearby cities for regional context.
In DMS (Degrees Minutes Seconds) format, Swansea sits at: Latitude 42° 7' 22" S and Longitude 148° 4' 28" E. This format is common in surveying records, printed maps and legacy GPS hardware still used by field crews on site visits.
Swansea has a population of approximately 859 people. This is roughly 0.150% of Tasmania's total population. See the population rank and density figures above, or compare it against every city in Tasmania.
The interactive satellite map of Swansea is embedded on this page and shows streets, buildings and terrain. You can also enter the GPS coordinates -42.1228, 148.0743 directly into Google Maps, Apple Maps or any navigation app to locate Swansea in Tasmania. For broader context, explore the Tasmania state map or nearby cities.
The nearest airport to Swansea is Hobart International Airport (HBA), roughly 92 km away. See the Nearest Airport card in the sidebar for the exact distance in kilometers and miles.
Swansea is approximately 104 km (65 mi) from Hobart, the capital of Tasmania, measured as a straight-line distance between city centers. See the Major Cities table above for distances from other cities in Tasmania.
Swansea 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 Tasmania.
The closest cities to Swansea include Bicheno, Triabunna, Orford. See the Geographic Intelligence panel above for the full list with distances, or the nearby cities tool for a complete breakdown.
Today in Swansea, sunrise is at 06:58 AM and sunset is at 05:26 PM, giving a day length of 10h 27m. See the Sunrise & Sunset panel above, calculated directly from Swansea's GPS coordinates and updated daily.
Swansea is approximately 4,689 km (2,914 mi) from the Equator, in the southern hemisphere. It's also about 12,226 km from the Prime Meridian. See the Global Position panel above for the full breakdown.
The antipodal point of Swansea — the spot exactly opposite it through the Earth's center — falls nearest to Santa Cruz das Flores, Portugal, roughly 304 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.
Swansea is approximately 766 km (476 mi) N of Canberra, the national capital of Australia, measured as a straight-line distance between city centers. See the Distance to Capitals card above.