Current Date And Time In Rakiraki, Fiji
Monday, 27 July 2026
02:28:12 FJT
Explore the interactive satellite map of Rakiraki, a city in Western, Fiji, 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 Rakiraki — 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 Rakiraki.
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 Fiji operations.
| Coordinate Format | Latitude | Longitude |
|---|---|---|
| Decimal Degrees (DD) | 17.3993° S | 178.0705° E |
| Signed Decimal Degrees | -17.3993 | 178.0705 |
| Degrees Minutes Seconds (DMS) | 17° 23' 57" S | 178° 4' 14" E |
| Degrees Decimal Minutes (DDM) | 17° 23.9559' S | 178° 4.2319' E |
| City | Rakiraki |
| State | Western |
| Country | Fiji |
| Continent | Australia And Oceania |
| Time Zone | +12:00 |
| Elevation | 218 m / 716 ft |
| GPS (DD) | -17.3993, 178.0705 |
Straight-line (great-circle) distance from Rakiraki 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 Western.
| City | State | Direction | Distance (km) | Distance (mi) | Drive Est. | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vaileka | Western | E | 9 km | 6 mi | ~9m | 🗺 View |
| Tavua | Western | W | 23 km | 14 mi | ~23m | 🗺 View |
| Vatukoula | Western | SW | 26 km | 16 mi | ~26m | 🗺 View |
| Ba | Western | W | 45 km | 28 mi | ~45m | 🗺 View |
| Lautoka | Western | W | 70 km | 44 mi | ~1h 10m | 🗺 View |
| Nadi | Western | SW | 83 km | 51 mi | ~1h 23m | 🗺 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 Western, the home state of Rakiraki, along with each city's aerial distance from Lautoka, Western'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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lautoka | -17.6169° S | 177.4505° E | 47 m | 0 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Nadi | -17.8031° S | 177.4162° E | 9 m | 21 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Sigatoka | -18.1431° S | 177.5069° E | 6 m | 59 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Ba | -17.5343° S | 177.6741° E | 11 m | 25 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Tavua | -17.4422° S | 177.8622° E | 10 m | 48 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Vaileka | -17.3789° S | 178.1533° E | 13 m | 79 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Vatukoula | -17.5014° S | 177.8498° E | 60 m | 44 km | 🗺 View Map |
Nadi International Airport IATA: NAN 78 km (49 mi) from Rakiraki |
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| 🗺 Map of Sigatoka |
The exact GPS location of Rakiraki gives business professionals, delivery operators and site planners a fixed reference point inside Western. 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 Western 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 Rakiraki are ready to paste straight into route planners, dispatch boards and geospatial software — see the full coordinate formats table above.
The satellite view of Rakiraki 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 Fiji map
Rakiraki sits within Western, Fiji, 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 Rakiraki 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 Western. › Browse every city in Western
Coordinates for Rakiraki 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 Fiji. › Country geolocation database
The GPS coordinates of Rakiraki are latitude -17.3993° and longitude 178.0705°. In directional format: 17.3993° S, 178.0705° E. These coordinates mark the center of Rakiraki in Western and work with Google Maps, OpenStreetMap and every major navigation app.
Rakiraki is a city in Western, Fiji, on the continent of Australia And Oceania. View its exact position on the satellite map above or check nearby cities for regional context.
In DMS (Degrees Minutes Seconds) format, Rakiraki sits at: Latitude 17° 23' 57" S and Longitude 178° 4' 14" E. This format is common in surveying records, printed maps and legacy GPS hardware still used by field crews on site visits.
The interactive satellite map of Rakiraki is embedded on this page and shows streets, buildings and terrain. You can also enter the GPS coordinates -17.3993, 178.0705 directly into Google Maps, Apple Maps or any navigation app to locate Rakiraki in Western. For broader context, explore the Western state map or nearby cities.
The nearest airport to Rakiraki is Nadi International Airport (NAN), roughly 78 km away. See the Nearest Airport card in the sidebar for the exact distance in kilometers and miles.
Rakiraki is approximately 70 km (44 mi) from Lautoka, the capital of Western, measured as a straight-line distance between city centers. See the Major Cities table above for distances from other cities in Western.
Rakiraki sits at an elevation of approximately 218 meters (716 feet) above sea level — see the Geographic Profile above. Compare it against other cities in the Major Cities table for Western.
The closest cities to Rakiraki include Vaileka, Tavua, Vatukoula. See the Geographic Intelligence panel above for the full list with distances, or the nearby cities tool for a complete breakdown.
Today in Rakiraki, sunrise is at 06:34 AM and sunset is at 05:53 PM, giving a day length of 11h 18m. See the Sunrise & Sunset panel above, calculated directly from Rakiraki's GPS coordinates and updated daily.
Rakiraki is approximately 1,937 km (1,204 mi) from the Equator, in the southern hemisphere. It's also about 18,916 km from the Prime Meridian. See the Global Position panel above for the full breakdown.
The antipodal point of Rakiraki — the spot exactly opposite it through the Earth's center — falls nearest to Gourma Rharous, Mali, roughly 58 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.
Rakiraki is approximately 90 km (56 mi) SE of Suva, the national capital of Fiji, measured as a straight-line distance between city centers. See the Distance to Capitals card above.