Current Date And Time In Lyttelton, New Zealand
Sunday, 26 July 2026
07:24:41 NZST
State: Canterbury
Currency: New Zealand Dollar (NZD)
Timezone: UTC +12:00 (NZST)
Population: 3,220
District: Christchurch City
Explore the interactive satellite map of Lyttelton, 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 Lyttelton — 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 Lyttelton.
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) | 43.6031° S | 172.7177° E |
| Signed Decimal Degrees | -43.6031 | 172.7177 |
| Degrees Minutes Seconds (DMS) | 43° 36' 11" S | 172° 43' 4" E |
| Degrees Decimal Minutes (DDM) | 43° 36.1884' S | 172° 43.059' E |
| City | Lyttelton |
| State | Canterbury |
| Country | New Zealand |
| Continent | Australia And Oceania |
| District | Christchurch City |
| Time Zone | +12:00 |
| Population | 3,220 |
| Area (km²) | 14.44 km² |
| Area (mi²) | 5.58 mi² |
| Pop. Density | 222.99 /km² |
| Elevation | 6 m / 20 ft |
| GPS (DD) | -43.6031, 172.7177 |
Straight-line (great-circle) distance from Lyttelton 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Heathcote Valley | Canterbury | N | 3 km | 2 mi | ~3m | 🗺 View |
| Diamond Harbour | Canterbury | S | 3 km | 2 mi | ~3m | 🗺 View |
| Mount Pleasant | Canterbury | N | 4 km | 3 mi | ~4m | 🗺 View |
| Redcliffs | Canterbury | N | 5 km | 3 mi | ~5m | 🗺 View |
| Clifton | Canterbury | NE | 5 km | 3 mi | ~5m | 🗺 View |
| Sumner | Canterbury | NE | 5 km | 3 mi | ~5m | 🗺 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 Lyttelton, 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 20 km (12 mi) from Lyttelton |
The exact GPS location of Lyttelton 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 Lyttelton are ready to paste straight into route planners, dispatch boards and geospatial software — see the full coordinate formats table above.
The satellite view of Lyttelton 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
Lyttelton 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 Lyttelton 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 Lyttelton 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 Lyttelton are latitude -43.6031° and longitude 172.7177°. In directional format: 43.6031° S, 172.7177° E. These coordinates mark the center of Lyttelton in Canterbury and work with Google Maps, OpenStreetMap and every major navigation app.
Lyttelton 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, Lyttelton sits at: Latitude 43° 36' 11" S and Longitude 172° 43' 4" E. This format is common in surveying records, printed maps and legacy GPS hardware still used by field crews on site visits.
Lyttelton has a population of approximately 3,220 people. This is roughly 0.464% 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 Lyttelton is embedded on this page and shows streets, buildings and terrain. You can also enter the GPS coordinates -43.6031, 172.7177 directly into Google Maps, Apple Maps or any navigation app to locate Lyttelton in Canterbury. For broader context, explore the Canterbury state map or nearby cities.
The nearest airport to Lyttelton is Christchurch International Airport (CHC), roughly 20 km away. See the Nearest Airport card in the sidebar for the exact distance in kilometers and miles.
Lyttelton is approximately 10 km (6 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.
Lyttelton sits at an elevation of approximately 6 meters (20 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 Lyttelton include Heathcote Valley, Diamond Harbour, Mount Pleasant. See the Geographic Intelligence panel above for the full list with distances, or the nearby cities tool for a complete breakdown.
Today in Lyttelton, sunrise is at 07:47 AM and sunset is at 05:23 PM, giving a day length of 9h 36m. See the Sunrise & Sunset panel above, calculated directly from Lyttelton's GPS coordinates and updated daily.
Lyttelton is approximately 4,854 km (3,016 mi) from the Equator, in the southern hemisphere. It's also about 13,923 km from the Prime Meridian. See the Global Position panel above for the full breakdown.
The antipodal point of Lyttelton — the spot exactly opposite it through the Earth's center — falls nearest to Foz, Spain, roughly 4 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.
Lyttelton is approximately 308 km (191 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.