Current Date And Time In Heathcote Valley, New Zealand
Friday, 14 August 2026
09:08:36 NZST
State: Canterbury
Currency: New Zealand Dollar (NZD)
Timezone: UTC +12:00 (NZST)
Population: 2,430
District: Christchurch City
Explore the interactive satellite map of Heathcote Valley, a city in Canterbury, New Zealand, 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 Heathcote Valley — 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 Heathcote Valley.
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 New Zealand operations.
| Coordinate Format | Latitude | Longitude |
|---|---|---|
| Decimal Degrees (DD) | 43.5779° S | 172.7122° E |
| Signed Decimal Degrees | -43.5779 | 172.7122 |
| Degrees Minutes Seconds (DMS) | 43° 34' 40" S | 172° 42' 44" E |
| Degrees Decimal Minutes (DDM) | 43° 34.6722' S | 172° 42.7344' E |
| City | Heathcote Valley |
| State | Canterbury |
| Country | New Zealand |
| Continent | Australia And Oceania |
| District | Christchurch City |
| Time Zone | +12:00 |
| Population | 2,430 |
| Area (km²) | 7.37 km² |
| Area (mi²) | 2.85 mi² |
| Pop. Density | 329.72 /km² |
| Elevation | 25 m / 82 ft |
| GPS (DD) | -43.5779, 172.7122 |
Straight-line (great-circle) distance from Heathcote Valley 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 Canterbury.
| City | State | Direction | Distance (km) | Distance (mi) | Drive Est. | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mount Pleasant | Canterbury | N | 2 km | 1 mi | ~2m | 🗺 View |
| Redcliffs | Canterbury | NE | 3 km | 2 mi | ~3m | 🗺 View |
| Lyttelton | Canterbury | S | 3 km | 2 mi | ~3m | 🗺 View |
| Clifton | Canterbury | NE | 3 km | 2 mi | ~3m | 🗺 View |
| Hillsborough | Canterbury | NW | 4 km | 2 mi | ~4m | 🗺 View |
| Sumner | Canterbury | E | 4 km | 2 mi | ~4m | 🗺 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 Canterbury, the home state of Heathcote Valley, along with each city's aerial distance from Christchurch, Canterbury'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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Christchurch | -43.5333° S | 172.6333° E | 14 m | 0 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Rolleston | -43.5833° S | 172.3833° E | 60 m | 21 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Timaru | -44.3967° S | 171.2536° E | 14 m | 146 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Ashburton | -43.8983° S | 171.7301° E | 106 m | 83 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Rangiora | -43.3044° S | 172.5836° E | 36 m | 26 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Kaiapoi | -43.3783° S | 172.6401° E | 4 m | 17 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Halswell | -43.5833° S | 172.5667° E | 18 m | 8 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Wigram | -43.55° S | 172.55° E | 21 m | 7 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Riccarton | -43.5283° S | 172.5901° E | 14 m | 4 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Parklands | -43.4783° S | 172.6901° E | 5 m | 8 km | 🗺 View Map |
Christchurch International Airport IATA: CHC 18 km (11 mi) from Heathcote Valley |
The exact GPS location of Heathcote Valley gives business professionals, delivery operators and site planners a fixed reference point inside Canterbury. 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 Canterbury 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 Heathcote Valley are ready to paste straight into route planners, dispatch boards and geospatial software — see the full coordinate formats table above.
The satellite view of Heathcote Valley 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 New Zealand map
Heathcote Valley sits within Canterbury, New Zealand, 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 Heathcote Valley 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 Canterbury. › Browse every city in Canterbury
Coordinates for Heathcote Valley 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 New Zealand. › Country geolocation database
The GPS coordinates of Heathcote Valley are latitude -43.5779° and longitude 172.7122°. In directional format: 43.5779° S, 172.7122° E. These coordinates mark the center of Heathcote Valley in Canterbury and work with Google Maps, OpenStreetMap and every major navigation app.
Heathcote Valley is a city in Canterbury, New Zealand, on the continent of Australia And Oceania. It falls within Christchurch City. View its exact position on the satellite map above or check nearby cities for regional context.
In DMS (Degrees Minutes Seconds) format, Heathcote Valley sits at: Latitude 43° 34' 40" S and Longitude 172° 42' 44" E. This format is common in surveying records, printed maps and legacy GPS hardware still used by field crews on site visits.
Heathcote Valley has a population of approximately 2,430 people. This is roughly 0.350% of Canterbury's total population. See the population rank and density figures above, or compare it against every city in Canterbury.
The interactive satellite map of Heathcote Valley is embedded on this page and shows streets, buildings and terrain. You can also enter the GPS coordinates -43.5779, 172.7122 directly into Google Maps, Apple Maps or any navigation app to locate Heathcote Valley in Canterbury. For broader context, explore the Canterbury state map or nearby cities.
The nearest airport to Heathcote Valley is Christchurch International Airport (CHC), roughly 18 km away. See the Nearest Airport card in the sidebar for the exact distance in kilometers and miles.
Heathcote Valley is approximately 8 km (5 mi) from Christchurch, the capital of Canterbury, measured as a straight-line distance between city centers. See the Major Cities table above for distances from other cities in Canterbury.
Heathcote Valley sits at an elevation of approximately 25 meters (82 feet) above sea level — see the Geographic Profile above. Compare it against other cities in the Major Cities table for Canterbury.
The closest cities to Heathcote Valley include Mount Pleasant, Redcliffs, Lyttelton. See the Geographic Intelligence panel above for the full list with distances, or the nearby cities tool for a complete breakdown.
Today in Heathcote Valley, sunrise is at 07:24 AM and sunset is at 05:43 PM, giving a day length of 10h 19m. See the Sunrise & Sunset panel above, calculated directly from Heathcote Valley's GPS coordinates and updated daily.
Heathcote Valley is approximately 4,851 km (3,014 mi) from the Equator, in the southern hemisphere. It's also about 13,928 km from the Prime Meridian. See the Global Position panel above for the full breakdown.
The antipodal point of Heathcote Valley — the spot exactly opposite it through the Earth's center — falls nearest to Foz, Spain, roughly 3 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.
Heathcote Valley is approximately 306 km (190 mi) NE of Wellington, the national capital of New Zealand, measured as a straight-line distance between city centers. See the Distance to Capitals card above.