Current Date And Time In Vaitape, French Polynesia
Wednesday, 12 August 2026
00:00:27 TAHT
State: Leeward Islands
Currency: CFP Franc (XPF)
Timezone: UTC -10:00 (TAHT)
Population: 4,927
District: Bora-Bora
Explore the interactive satellite map of Vaitape, a city in Leeward Islands, French Polynesia, 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 Vaitape — 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 Vaitape.
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 French Polynesia operations.
| Coordinate Format | Latitude | Longitude |
|---|---|---|
| Decimal Degrees (DD) | 16.5074° S | 151.7491° W |
| Signed Decimal Degrees | -16.5074 | -151.7491 |
| Degrees Minutes Seconds (DMS) | 16° 30' 27" S | 151° 44' 57" W |
| Degrees Decimal Minutes (DDM) | 16° 30.4446' S | 151° 44.9478' W |
| City | Vaitape |
| State | Leeward Islands |
| Country | French Polynesia |
| Continent | Australia And Oceania |
| District | Bora-Bora |
| Time Zone | -10:00 to -09:00 |
| Population | 4,927 |
| Elevation | 7 m / 23 ft |
| GPS (DD) | -16.5074, -151.7491 |
Straight-line (great-circle) distance from Vaitape 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 Leeward Islands.
| City | State | Direction | Distance (km) | Distance (mi) | Drive Est. | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Faanui | Leeward Islands | N | 2 km | 2 mi | ~2m | 🗺 View |
| Anau | Leeward Islands | E | 3 km | 2 mi | ~3m | 🗺 View |
| Uturoa | Leeward Islands | SE | 41 km | 25 mi | ~41m | 🗺 View |
| Tevaitoa | Leeward Islands | SE | 42 km | 26 mi | ~42m | 🗺 View |
| Vaiaau | Leeward Islands | SE | 49 km | 30 mi | ~49m | 🗺 View |
| Fare | Leeward Islands | E | 79 km | 49 mi | ~1h 19m | 🗺 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 Leeward Islands, the home state of Vaitape, along with each city's aerial distance from Uturoa, Leeward Islands'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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Uturoa | -16.7302° S | -151.4426° W | 1 m | 0 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Faanui | -16.4868° S | -151.741° W | 9 m | 42 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Tevaitoa | -16.7914° S | -151.4889° W | 7 m | 8 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Fare | -16.7123° S | -151.0349° W | 127 m | 43 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Anau | -16.5015° S | -151.7214° W | 37 m | 39 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Fitii | -16.7354° S | -151.0327° W | 9 m | 44 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Vaiaau | -16.8596° S | -151.4802° W | 4 m | 15 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Haapu | -16.7922° S | -151.0109° W | 5 m | 46 km | 🗺 View Map |
Bora Bora Airport IATA: BOB 7 km (4 mi) from Vaitape |
| 🗺️ Map of other cities |
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| 🗺 Map of Fitii |
| 🗺 Map of Haapu |
The exact GPS location of Vaitape gives business professionals, delivery operators and site planners a fixed reference point inside Leeward Islands. 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 Leeward Islands 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 Vaitape are ready to paste straight into route planners, dispatch boards and geospatial software — see the full coordinate formats table above.
The satellite view of Vaitape 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 French Polynesia map
Vaitape sits within Leeward Islands, French Polynesia, 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 Vaitape 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 Leeward Islands. › Browse every city in Leeward Islands
Coordinates for Vaitape 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 French Polynesia. › Country geolocation database
The GPS coordinates of Vaitape are latitude -16.5074° and longitude -151.7491°. In directional format: 16.5074° S, 151.7491° W. These coordinates mark the center of Vaitape in Leeward Islands and work with Google Maps, OpenStreetMap and every major navigation app.
Vaitape is a city in Leeward Islands, French Polynesia, on the continent of Australia And Oceania. It falls within Bora-Bora. View its exact position on the satellite map above or check nearby cities for regional context.
In DMS (Degrees Minutes Seconds) format, Vaitape sits at: Latitude 16° 30' 27" S and Longitude 151° 44' 57" W. This format is common in surveying records, printed maps and legacy GPS hardware still used by field crews on site visits.
Vaitape has a population of approximately 4,927 people. See the population rank and density figures above, or compare it against every city in Leeward Islands.
The interactive satellite map of Vaitape is embedded on this page and shows streets, buildings and terrain. You can also enter the GPS coordinates -16.5074, -151.7491 directly into Google Maps, Apple Maps or any navigation app to locate Vaitape in Leeward Islands. For broader context, explore the Leeward Islands state map or nearby cities.
The nearest airport to Vaitape is Bora Bora Airport (BOB), roughly 7 km away. See the Nearest Airport card in the sidebar for the exact distance in kilometers and miles.
Vaitape is approximately 41 km (25 mi) from Uturoa, the capital of Leeward Islands, measured as a straight-line distance between city centers. See the Major Cities table above for distances from other cities in Leeward Islands.
Vaitape sits at an elevation of approximately 7 meters (23 feet) above sea level — see the Geographic Profile above. Compare it against other cities in the Major Cities table for Leeward Islands.
The closest cities to Vaitape include Faanui, Anau, Uturoa. See the Geographic Intelligence panel above for the full list with distances, or the nearby cities tool for a complete breakdown.
Today in Vaitape, sunrise is at 06:25 AM and sunset is at 05:58 PM, giving a day length of 11h 33m. See the Sunrise & Sunset panel above, calculated directly from Vaitape's GPS coordinates and updated daily.
Vaitape is approximately 1,838 km (1,142 mi) from the Equator, in the southern hemisphere. It's also about 16,196 km from the Prime Meridian. See the Global Position panel above for the full breakdown.
The antipodal point of Vaitape — the spot exactly opposite it through the Earth's center — falls nearest to Ad Dabbah, Sudan, roughly 334 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.
Vaitape is approximately 258 km (161 mi) SE of Papeete, the national capital of French Polynesia, measured as a straight-line distance between city centers. See the Distance to Capitals card above.