Current Date And Time In Hastings, New Zealand
Saturday, 15 August 2026
04:14:20 NZST
State: Hawke's Bay Region
Currency: New Zealand Dollar (NZD)
Timezone: UTC +12:00 (NZST)
Population: 88,300
District: Hastings District
Explore the interactive satellite map of Hastings, a city in Hawke's Bay Region, 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 Hastings — 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 Hastings.
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) | 39.6381° S | 176.8492° E |
| Signed Decimal Degrees | -39.6381 | 176.8492 |
| Degrees Minutes Seconds (DMS) | 39° 38' 17" S | 176° 50' 57" E |
| Degrees Decimal Minutes (DDM) | 39° 38.286' S | 176° 50.9508' E |
| City | Hastings |
| State | Hawke's Bay Region (Hawke's Bay) |
| Country | New Zealand |
| Continent | Australia And Oceania |
| District | Hastings District |
| Time Zone | +12:00 |
| Founded | 1873-01-01 |
| Population | 88,300 |
| Area (km²) | 24.43 km² |
| Area (mi²) | 9.43 mi² |
| Pop. Density | 3,614.41 /km² |
| Elevation | 19 m / 62 ft |
| GPS (DD) | -39.6381, 176.8492 |
Straight-line (great-circle) distance from Hastings 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 Hawke's Bay Region.
| City | State | Direction | Distance (km) | Distance (mi) | Drive Est. | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Akina | Hawke's Bay Region | SW | 1 km | 1 mi | ~1m | 🗺 View |
| Mahora | Hawke's Bay Region | N | 2 km | 1 mi | ~2m | 🗺 View |
| Raureka | Hawke's Bay Region | W | 2 km | 2 mi | ~2m | 🗺 View |
| Havelock North | Hawke's Bay Region | SE | 4 km | 3 mi | ~4m | 🗺 View |
| Whakatu | Hawke's Bay Region | NE | 5 km | 3 mi | ~5m | 🗺 View |
| Flaxmere | Hawke's Bay Region | W | 6 km | 4 mi | ~6m | 🗺 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 Hawke's Bay Region, the home state of Hastings, along with each city's aerial distance from Napier, Hawke's Bay Region'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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Napier | -39.4926° S | 176.9123° E | 6 m | 0 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Havelock North | -39.6667° S | 176.8833° E | 21 m | 20 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Taradale | -39.5333° S | 176.85° E | 7 m | 7 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Flaxmere | -39.6182° S | 176.7802° E | 23 m | 18 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Mahora | -39.6182° S | 176.8402° E | 10 m | 15 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Onekawa | -39.5091° S | 176.8896° E | 4 m | 3 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Raureka | -39.6382° S | 176.8202° E | 16 m | 18 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Akina | -39.6482° S | 176.8402° E | 16 m | 18 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Wairoa | -39.0333° S | 177.3667° E | 58 m | 64 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Maraenui | -39.5082° S | 176.9002° E | 5 m | 2 km | 🗺 View Map |
Hawke's Bay Airport IATA: NPE 19 km (12 mi) from Hastings |
The exact GPS location of Hastings gives business professionals, delivery operators and site planners a fixed reference point inside Hawke's Bay Region. 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 Hawke's Bay Region 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 Hastings are ready to paste straight into route planners, dispatch boards and geospatial software — see the full coordinate formats table above.
The satellite view of Hastings 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
Hastings sits within Hawke's Bay Region, 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 Hastings 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 Hawke's Bay Region. › Browse every city in Hawke's Bay Region
Coordinates for Hastings 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 Hastings are latitude -39.6381° and longitude 176.8492°. In directional format: 39.6381° S, 176.8492° E. These coordinates mark the center of Hastings in Hawke's Bay Region and work with Google Maps, OpenStreetMap and every major navigation app.
Hastings is a city in Hawke's Bay Region, New Zealand, on the continent of Australia And Oceania. It falls within Hastings District. View its exact position on the satellite map above or check nearby cities for regional context.
In DMS (Degrees Minutes Seconds) format, Hastings sits at: Latitude 39° 38' 17" S and Longitude 176° 50' 57" E. This format is common in surveying records, printed maps and legacy GPS hardware still used by field crews on site visits.
Hastings has a population of approximately 88,300 people. This is roughly 48.199% of Hawke's Bay Region's total population. See the population rank and density figures above, or compare it against every city in Hawke's Bay Region.
The interactive satellite map of Hastings is embedded on this page and shows streets, buildings and terrain. You can also enter the GPS coordinates -39.6381, 176.8492 directly into Google Maps, Apple Maps or any navigation app to locate Hastings in Hawke's Bay Region. For broader context, explore the Hawke's Bay Region state map or nearby cities.
The nearest airport to Hastings is Hawke's Bay Airport (NPE), roughly 19 km away. See the Nearest Airport card in the sidebar for the exact distance in kilometers and miles.
Hastings is approximately 17 km (11 mi) from Napier, the capital of Hawke's Bay Region, measured as a straight-line distance between city centers. See the Major Cities table above for distances from other cities in Hawke's Bay Region.
Hastings sits at an elevation of approximately 19 meters (62 feet) above sea level — see the Geographic Profile above. Compare it against other cities in the Major Cities table for Hawke's Bay Region.
The closest cities to Hastings include Akina, Mahora, Raureka. See the Geographic Intelligence panel above for the full list with distances, or the nearby cities tool for a complete breakdown.
Today in Hastings, sunrise is at 07:00 AM and sunset is at 05:34 PM, giving a day length of 10h 33m. See the Sunrise & Sunset panel above, calculated directly from Hastings's GPS coordinates and updated daily.
Hastings is approximately 4,413 km (2,742 mi) from the Equator, in the southern hemisphere. It's also about 15,161 km from the Prime Meridian. See the Global Position panel above for the full breakdown.
The antipodal point of Hastings — the spot exactly opposite it through the Earth's center — falls nearest to La Puebla de Almoradiel, Spain, roughly 5 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.
Hastings is approximately 254 km (158 mi) SW of Wellington, the national capital of New Zealand, measured as a straight-line distance between city centers. See the Distance to Capitals card above.