Current Date And Time In Petersfield, Jamaica
Wednesday, 12 August 2026
22:03:14 EST
State: Westmoreland
Currency: Jamaican Dollar (JMD)
Timezone: UTC -05:00 (EST)
Population: 2,255
District: Petersfield
Explore the interactive satellite map of Petersfield, a city in Westmoreland, Jamaica, located in North America. This page provides precise GPS coordinates, latitude and longitude values, DMS (Degrees Minutes Seconds) and DDM (Degrees Decimal Minutes) formats for Petersfield — 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 Petersfield.
Professional use cases: Supply chain & logistics routing • Delivery territory mapping • Real estate site analysis • Field operations & fleet management • Market research for regional expansion into North America • GIS platform data integration • Travel planning & proximity analysis • Strategic site selection for Jamaica operations.
| Coordinate Format | Latitude | Longitude |
|---|---|---|
| Decimal Degrees (DD) | 18.2616° N | 78.0712° W |
| Signed Decimal Degrees | 18.2616 | -78.0712 |
| Degrees Minutes Seconds (DMS) | 18° 15' 42" N | 78° 4' 16" W |
| Degrees Decimal Minutes (DDM) | 18° 15.6948' N | 78° 4.2702' W |
| City | Petersfield |
| State | Westmoreland |
| Country | Jamaica |
| Continent | North America |
| District | Petersfield |
| Time Zone | -05:00 |
| Population | 2,255 |
| Elevation | 50 m / 164 ft |
| GPS (DD) | 18.2616, -78.0712 |
Straight-line (great-circle) distance from Petersfield 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 Westmoreland.
| City | State | Direction | Distance (km) | Distance (mi) | Drive Est. | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Savanna-la-Mar | Westmoreland | SW | 8 km | 5 mi | ~8m | 🗺 View |
| Frome | Westmoreland | W | 10 km | 6 mi | ~10m | 🗺 View |
| Darliston | Westmoreland | E | 10 km | 6 mi | ~10m | 🗺 View |
| Bluefields | Westmoreland | SE | 12 km | 7 mi | ~12m | 🗺 View |
| Bethel Town | Westmoreland | E | 13 km | 8 mi | ~13m | 🗺 View |
| Negril | Westmoreland | W | 29 km | 18 mi | ~29m | 🗺 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 Westmoreland, the home state of Petersfield, along with each city's aerial distance from Savanna-la-Mar, Westmoreland'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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Savanna-la-Mar | 18.219° N | -78.1332° W | 7 m | 0 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Bethel Town | 18.295° N | -77.9511° W | 292 m | 21 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Negril | 18.2684° N | -78.3481° W | 73 m | 23 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Bluefields | 18.166° N | -78.027° W | 18 m | 13 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Darliston | 18.2373° N | -77.9763° W | 422 m | 17 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Frome | 18.2941° N | -78.1547° W | 14 m | 9 km | 🗺 View Map |
Sangster International Airport IATA: MBJ 32 km (20 mi) from Petersfield |
The exact GPS location of Petersfield gives business professionals, delivery operators and site planners a fixed reference point inside Westmoreland. 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 Westmoreland 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 Petersfield are ready to paste straight into route planners, dispatch boards and geospatial software — see the full coordinate formats table above.
The satellite view of Petersfield 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 Jamaica map
Petersfield sits within Westmoreland, Jamaica, in the North America 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 Petersfield 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 Westmoreland. › Browse every city in Westmoreland
Coordinates for Petersfield 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 Jamaica. › Country geolocation database
The GPS coordinates of Petersfield are latitude 18.2616° and longitude -78.0712°. In directional format: 18.2616° N, 78.0712° W. These coordinates mark the center of Petersfield in Westmoreland and work with Google Maps, OpenStreetMap and every major navigation app.
Petersfield is a city in Westmoreland, Jamaica, on the continent of North America. It falls within Petersfield. View its exact position on the satellite map above or check nearby cities for regional context.
In DMS (Degrees Minutes Seconds) format, Petersfield sits at: Latitude 18° 15' 42" N and Longitude 78° 4' 16" W. This format is common in surveying records, printed maps and legacy GPS hardware still used by field crews on site visits.
Petersfield has a population of approximately 2,255 people. See the population rank and density figures above, or compare it against every city in Westmoreland.
The interactive satellite map of Petersfield is embedded on this page and shows streets, buildings and terrain. You can also enter the GPS coordinates 18.2616, -78.0712 directly into Google Maps, Apple Maps or any navigation app to locate Petersfield in Westmoreland. For broader context, explore the Westmoreland state map or nearby cities.
The nearest airport to Petersfield is Sangster International Airport (MBJ), roughly 32 km away. See the Nearest Airport card in the sidebar for the exact distance in kilometers and miles.
Petersfield is approximately 8 km (5 mi) from Savanna-la-Mar, the capital of Westmoreland, measured as a straight-line distance between city centers. See the Major Cities table above for distances from other cities in Westmoreland.
Petersfield sits at an elevation of approximately 50 meters (164 feet) above sea level — see the Geographic Profile above. Compare it against other cities in the Major Cities table for Westmoreland.
The closest cities to Petersfield include Savanna-la-Mar, Frome, Darliston. See the Geographic Intelligence panel above for the full list with distances, or the nearby cities tool for a complete breakdown.
Today in Petersfield, sunrise is at 05:52 AM and sunset is at 06:41 PM, giving a day length of 12h 48m. See the Sunrise & Sunset panel above, calculated directly from Petersfield's GPS coordinates and updated daily.
Petersfield is approximately 2,033 km (1,263 mi) from the Equator, in the northern hemisphere. It's also about 8,253 km from the Prime Meridian. See the Global Position panel above for the full breakdown.
The antipodal point of Petersfield — the spot exactly opposite it through the Earth's center — falls nearest to Ngulung Wetan, Indonesia, roughly 1,515 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.
Petersfield is approximately 138 km (86 mi) E of Kingston, the national capital of Jamaica, measured as a straight-line distance between city centers. See the Distance to Capitals card above.