Current Date And Time In Rathkeale, Ireland
Wednesday, 12 August 2026
22:49:21 IST
State: Munster
Currency: Euro (EUR)
Timezone: UTC +00:00 (IST)
Population: 1,550
District: Limerick City and County Council
Explore the interactive satellite map of Rathkeale, a city in Munster, Ireland, located in Europe. This page provides precise GPS coordinates, latitude and longitude values, DMS (Degrees Minutes Seconds) and DDM (Degrees Decimal Minutes) formats for Rathkeale β 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 Rathkeale.
Professional use cases: Supply chain & logistics routing • Delivery territory mapping • Real estate site analysis • Field operations & fleet management • Market research for regional expansion into Europe • GIS platform data integration • Travel planning & proximity analysis • Strategic site selection for Ireland operations.
| Coordinate Format | Latitude | Longitude |
|---|---|---|
| Decimal Degrees (DD) | 52.5244° N | 8.9381° W |
| Signed Decimal Degrees | 52.5244 | -8.9381 |
| Degrees Minutes Seconds (DMS) | 52° 31' 28" N | 8° 56' 17" W |
| Degrees Decimal Minutes (DDM) | 52° 31.4664' N | 8° 56.2836' W |
Straight-line (great-circle) distance from Rathkeale 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 Munster.
| City | State | Direction | Distance (km) | Distance (mi) | Drive Est. | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Knockaderry | Munster | S | 7 km | 4 mi | ~7m | 🗺 View |
| Ballingarry | Munster | SE | 8 km | 5 mi | ~8m | 🗺 View |
| Askeaton | Munster | N | 9 km | 5 mi | ~9m | 🗺 View |
| Adare | Munster | NE | 10 km | 7 mi | ~10m | 🗺 View |
| Kilcornan | Munster | N | 11 km | 7 mi | ~11m | 🗺 View |
| Newcastle West | Munster | SW | 12 km | 7 mi | ~12m | 🗺 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 Munster, the home state of Rathkeale, along with each city's aerial distance from Nenagh, Munster'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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cork | 51.898° N | -8.4706° W | 10 m | 109 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Limerick | 52.6647° N | -8.6231° W | 7 m | 36 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Waterford | 52.2583° N | -7.1119° W | 10 m | 100 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Douglas | 51.8744° N | -8.435° W | 11 m | 111 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Ennis | 52.8436° N | -8.9864° W | 3 m | 53 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Tralee | 52.2704° N | -9.7026° W | 10 m | 121 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Ballincollig | 51.8833° N | -8.5833° W | 27 m | 112 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Cluain Meala | 52.355° N | -7.7039° W | 24 m | 66 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Carrigaline | 51.8117° N | -8.3986° W | 14 m | 118 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Castletroy | 52.6735° N | -8.5533° W | 19 m | 32 km | 🗺 View Map |
Shannon Airport IATA: SNN 20 km (12 mi) from Rathkeale |
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The exact GPS location of Rathkeale gives business professionals, delivery operators and site planners a fixed reference point inside Munster. 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 β DD, DMS and DDM β are listed above for direct use across mapping tools. › Compare Munster 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 Rathkeale are ready to paste straight into route planners, dispatch boards and geospatial software — see the full coordinate formats table above.
The satellite view of Rathkeale 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 Ireland map
Rathkeale sits within Munster, Ireland, in the Europe 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 Rathkeale 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 Munster. › Browse every city in Munster
Coordinates for Rathkeale 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 Ireland. › Country geolocation database
The GPS coordinates of Rathkeale are latitude 52.5244° and longitude -8.9381°. In directional format: 52.5244° N, 8.9381° W. These coordinates mark the center of Rathkeale in Munster and work with Google Maps, OpenStreetMap and every major navigation app.
Rathkeale is a city in Munster, Ireland, on the continent of Europe. It falls within Limerick City and County Council. View its exact position on the satellite map above or check nearby cities for regional context.
In DMS (Degrees Minutes Seconds) format, Rathkeale sits at: Latitude 52° 31' 28" N and Longitude 8° 56' 17" W. This format is common in surveying records, printed maps and legacy GPS hardware still used by field crews on site visits.
Rathkeale has a population of approximately 1,550 people. This is roughly 0.114% of Munster's total population. See the population rank and density figures above, or compare it against every city in Munster.
The interactive satellite map of Rathkeale is embedded on this page and shows streets, buildings and terrain. You can also enter the GPS coordinates 52.5244, -8.9381 directly into Google Maps, Apple Maps or any navigation app to locate Rathkeale in Munster. For broader context, explore the Munster state map or nearby cities.
The nearest airport to Rathkeale is Shannon Airport (SNN), roughly 20 km away. See the Nearest Airport card in the sidebar for the exact distance in kilometers and miles.
Rathkeale is approximately 62 km (39 mi) from Nenagh, the capital of Munster, measured as a straight-line distance between city centers. See the Major Cities table above for distances from other cities in Munster.
Rathkeale sits at an elevation of approximately 41 meters (135 feet) above sea level — see the Geographic Profile above. Compare it against other cities in the Major Cities table for Munster.
The closest cities to Rathkeale include Knockaderry, Ballingarry, Askeaton. See the Geographic Intelligence panel above for the full list with distances, or the nearby cities tool for a complete breakdown.
Today in Rathkeale, sunrise is at 06:13 AM and sunset is at 09:07 PM, giving a day length of 14h 54m. See the Sunrise & Sunset panel above, calculated directly from Rathkeale's GPS coordinates and updated daily.
Rathkeale is approximately 5,847 km (3,633 mi) from the Equator, in the northern hemisphere. It's also about 605 km from the Prime Meridian. See the Global Position panel above for the full breakdown.
The antipodal point of Rathkeale — the spot exactly opposite it through the Earth's center — falls nearest to Papatowai, New Zealand, roughly 673 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.
Rathkeale is approximately 201 km (125 mi) NE of Dublin, the national capital of Ireland, measured as a straight-line distance between city centers. See the Distance to Capitals card above.
