Current Date And Time In Îles du Vent, French Polynesia
Monday, 27 July 2026
02:47:06 TAHT
National Capital: Papeete
Currency: CFP Franc (XPF)
Timezone: UTC -10:00 (TAHT)
Area: 1,195.00 km²
Explore the interactive satellite map of Îles du Vent, a state or administrative region of 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 Îles du Vent — all essential for geographic navigation, logistics planning, GIS integration and location intelligence workflows. View the live satellite map to explore terrain, borders and urban structure of Îles du Vent in French Polynesia.
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) | 17.538° S | 149.4183° W |
| Signed Decimal Degrees | -17.538 | -149.4183 |
| Degrees Minutes Seconds (DMS) | 17° 32' 17" S | 149° 25' 6" W |
| Degrees Decimal Minutes (DDM) | 17° 32.2799' S | 149° 25.101' W |
| State / Region | Îles du Vent |
| Country | French Polynesia |
| Continent | Australia And Oceania |
| Time Zone | -10:00 to -09:00 |
| Area (km²) | 1,195.00 km² |
| Area (mi²) | 461.39 mi² |
| Elevation | 536 m / 1,759 ft |
| Area Rank | #1 in French Polynesia |
| GPS (DD) | -17.538, -149.4183 |
Straight-line (great-circle) distance from Îles du Vent to each nearby state, calculated using the Haversine formula. Estimated travel time is based on a standard drive speed of 80 km/h. Use this data for logistics routing, delivery time estimates and regional market coverage planning across French Polynesia.
| State | Country | Direction | Distance (km) | Distance (mi) | Drive Est. | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Leeward Islands | French Polynesia | W | 380 km | 236 mi | ~4h 45m | 🗺 View |
| Austral Islands | French Polynesia | S | 610 km | 379 mi | ~7h 38m | 🗺 View |
Note: Distances are straight-line (great-circle) between state geographic centers. Actual road distances and travel times will vary based on route and conditions.
Some states or territories listed above (such as island regions) may not be reachable by road — sea or air travel may be required for those destinations.
Find exact latitude, longitude and elevation for the most populous cities in Îles du Vent, along with each city's aerial distance from the state capital. Handy for travel planning, delivery zone mapping and pinpointing locations on GPS devices or GIS software.
| City Name | Latitude | Longitude | Elevation | Dist. from State Capital | Map & Coords |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Faaa | -17.5593° S | -149.6035° W | 72 m | - | 🗺 View Map |
| Papeete | -17.5347° S | -149.5684° W | 42 m | - | 🗺 View Map |
| Punaauia | -17.6333° S | -149.6° W | 24 m | - | 🗺 View Map |
| Pirae | -17.5299° S | -149.5512° W | 26 m | - | 🗺 View Map |
| Mahina | -17.5065° S | -149.489° W | 12 m | - | 🗺 View Map |
| Paea | -17.6833° S | -149.5833° W | 16 m | - | 🗺 View Map |
| Papao | -17.75° S | -149.55° W | 7 m | - | 🗺 View Map |
| Arue | -17.5276° S | -149.5344° W | 39 m | - | 🗺 View Map |
| Afaahiti | -17.744° S | -149.3244° W | 16 m | - | 🗺 View Map |
| Otutara | -17.7721° S | -149.4134° W | 9 m | - | 🗺 View Map |
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The precise GPS location of Îles du Vent is a critical reference point for logistics professionals, supply chain managers and route planners working across French Polynesia. Accurate coordinates enable satellite-based navigation, geofencing for fleet management, territory boundary definition and proximity analysis for new market entry. All three coordinate formats — DD, DMS and DDM — are provided for maximum compatibility across platforms. › Compare country geolocation data
Decimal Degrees (DD) are the standard format in web mapping APIs and mapping platforms. DMS (Degrees Minutes Seconds) is used in traditional surveying, military navigation and printed maps. DDM (Degrees Decimal Minutes) is preferred in marine and aviation contexts. All three formats for Îles du Vent on this page are ready for direct use in location-based services, geospatial analysis and field operations in French Polynesia.
The satellite view of Îles du Vent helps professionals identify terrain, land use patterns, urban density, road networks and natural features. Real estate analysts use it for property assessment and land development planning. Infrastructure teams rely on satellite maps for utility corridor planning, tower siting and construction evaluation. › View French Polynesia national map
Îles du Vent occupies a distinct geographic zone within French Polynesia in the Australia And Oceania region. Its geographic position influences trade connectivity, transportation access and regional economic activity. Location intelligence from this mapping data supports market territory delineation, competitor proximity analysis and strategic distribution network design. › Explore nearby states
Transportation teams use GPS coordinates of Îles du Vent for last-mile delivery routing, warehouse placement analysis and freight corridor optimization. The geographic centroid provides a reliable starting point for distance calculations, zone pricing models and delivery time estimates across French Polynesia. Combined with city-level data, this supports granular route design for B2B and B2C operations. › Time zone reference
Coordinates for Îles du Vent 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 region-specific dashboards. Also useful for CRM territory assignment, field service scheduling and emergency response coordination in French Polynesia. › Country geolocation database
The GPS coordinates of Îles du Vent are latitude -17.538° and longitude -149.4183°. In directional format: 17.538° S, 149.4183° W. These coordinates represent the geographic center of Îles du Vent in French Polynesia and work with all major mapping platforms including Google Maps and OpenStreetMap.
Îles du Vent is a state or administrative region of French Polynesia, located in Australia And Oceania. View the exact position of Îles du Vent on the satellite map above or explore nearby states for regional context.
In DMS (Degrees Minutes Seconds) format, Îles du Vent is at: Latitude 17° 32' 17" S and Longitude 149° 25' 6" W. This format is standard for traditional surveying, military navigation, printed topographic maps and older GPS devices commonly used in field operations.
Îles du Vent covers a total area of approximately 1,195.00 km² (461.39 mi²). This is roughly 28.68% of French Polynesia's total national area. For area comparisons visit our country area database.
The interactive satellite map of Îles du Vent is embedded on this page and shows the region's terrain, road network and borders. You can also enter the GPS coordinates -17.538, -149.4183 directly into Google Maps, Apple Maps or any navigation app to locate Îles du Vent in French Polynesia. For broader context, explore the French Polynesia national map or nearby states.
Today in Îles du Vent, sunrise is at 06:24 AM and sunset is at 05:44 PM, giving a day length of 11h 19m. See the Sunrise & Sunset panel above, calculated directly from Îles du Vent's GPS coordinates and updated daily.
Îles du Vent is approximately 1,952 km (1,213 mi) from the Equator, in the southern hemisphere. It's also about 15,860 km from the Prime Meridian. See the Global Position panel above for the full breakdown.
The antipodal point of Îles du Vent — the spot exactly opposite it through the Earth's center — falls nearest to Ad Dabbah, Sudan, roughly 69 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 place.