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Napier, Hawke's Bay Region, New Zealand – New Zealand Flag

Current Date And Time In Napier, New Zealand

Saturday, 15 August 2026
02:58:28 NZST
Currency: New Zealand Dollar (NZD)
Timezone: UTC +12:00 (NZST)
Population: 66,400
District: Napier City

🗺 Map of Napier, Hawke's Bay Region, New Zealand – GPS Coordinates & Satellite View


Explore the interactive satellite map of Napier, 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 Napier 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 Napier.

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.

🌍 GPS Coordinates of Napier, Hawke's Bay Region

📍 LATITUDE
39.493°
South (S)
📍 LONGITUDE
176.912°
East (E)
🎯 Precision: WGS84 Datum • Format: Decimal Degrees • Accuracy: ±1 meter
Coordinate FormatLatitudeLongitude
Decimal Degrees (DD)39.4926° S176.9123° E
Signed Decimal Degrees-39.4926176.9123
Degrees Minutes Seconds (DMS)39° 29' 33" S176° 54' 44" E
Degrees Decimal Minutes (DDM)39° 29.556' S176° 54.7398' E

☀️ Sunrise, Sunset & Day Length in Napier Today

🔥 SUNRISE
07:00 AM
🌅 SUNSET
05:34 PM
⏳ DAY LENGTH
10h 34m
🌅 SOLAR NOON
12:17 PM
Calculated for today (15 Aug 2026) from Napier’s GPS coordinates • times shown in local time.

🌐 Napier’s Global Position — Equator, Prime Meridian & Antipode

📍 DISTANCE FROM EQUATOR
4,396 km
(2,732 mi) • Napier is in the southern hemisphere
📍 DIST. FROM PRIME MERIDIAN
15,198 km
(9,444 mi) • Napier is in the eastern hemisphere
🌐 ANTIPODAL COORDINATES
39.493° N, 3.088° W
The point exactly opposite Napier through the Earth's core
If you dug a tunnel straight through the Earth's center from Napier, you'd surface nearest to Miguel Esteban, Spain, about 4 km from the exact antipodal point — most of the Earth's surface opposite any given point is open ocean, so an exact land match is rare.

📊 Geographic Profile of Napier

📍 Location Details

CityNapier
StateHawke's Bay Region (Hawke's Bay)
CountryNew Zealand
ContinentAustralia And Oceania
DistrictNapier City
Time Zone+12:00

📈 Area & Population

Population66,400
Area (km²)106.00 km²
Area (mi²)40.93 mi²
Pop. Density626.42 /km²
Elevation6 m / 20 ft
GPS (DD)-39.4926, 176.9123

📊 Geographic Intelligence & Neighboring Cities

🗺 Neighboring Cities of Napier

Nearby Cities Found: 6 cities
Parent State: Hawke's Bay Region
Parent Country: New Zealand

📈 City Size & Population Analysis

Population: 66,400
🏆 State Rank: #2 of 19 most populous in Hawke's Bay Region
🏠 Share of Hawke's Bay Region Population: 36.245%
📏 Built-Up Area: 106.00 km²
👥 Population Density: 626 people/km²

✈️ Distance & Travel Time to Nearby Cities

Straight-line (great-circle) distance from Napier 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.

CityStateDirectionDistance (km)Distance (mi)Drive Est.Map
MaraenuiHawke's Bay RegionSW2 km1 mi~2m🗺 View
OnekawaHawke's Bay RegionSW3 km2 mi~3m🗺 View
TaradaleHawke's Bay RegionSW7 km4 mi~7m🗺 View
Bay ViewHawke's Bay RegionNW9 km6 mi~9m🗺 View
CliveHawke's Bay RegionS10 km6 mi~10m🗺 View
WhakatuHawke's Bay RegionS12 km8 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.

🚗 Distance from Napier to Capitals

NATIONAL CAPITAL • Wellington
269 km (167 mi)
SW of Napier • ~4h 29m drive (straight-line)

🏙️ GPS Coordinates of Major Cities in Hawke's Bay Region

Find exact latitude, longitude and elevation for the largest cities in Hawke's Bay Region, the home state of Napier, 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 NameLatitudeLongitudeElevationDist. from State CapitalMap & Coords
Hastings-39.6381° S176.8492° E19 m17 km🗺 View Map
Havelock North-39.6667° S176.8833° E21 m20 km🗺 View Map
Taradale-39.5333° S176.85° E7 m7 km🗺 View Map
Flaxmere-39.6182° S176.7802° E23 m18 km🗺 View Map
Mahora-39.6182° S176.8402° E10 m15 km🗺 View Map
Onekawa-39.5091° S176.8896° E4 m3 km🗺 View Map
Raureka-39.6382° S176.8202° E16 m18 km🗺 View Map
Akina-39.6482° S176.8402° E16 m18 km🗺 View Map
Wairoa-39.0333° S177.3667° E58 m64 km🗺 View Map
Maraenui-39.5082° S176.9002° E5 m2 km🗺 View Map
✈️ Nearest Airport
Hawke's Bay Airport
IATA: NPE
5 km (3 mi) from Napier
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🌍 Napier Map Guide – Location Intelligence & Geographic Reference

📍 Why GPS Coordinates of Napier Matter

The exact GPS location of Napier 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 β€” DD, DMS and DDM β€” are listed above for direct use across mapping tools. › Compare Hawke's Bay Region state-level map data

📈 Coordinate Formats for Napier Mapping

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 Napier are ready to paste straight into route planners, dispatch boards and geospatial software — see the full coordinate formats table above.

🗺 Satellite Map Uses for Napier

The satellite view of Napier 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

🌎 Regional Position of Napier in Hawke's Bay Region

Napier 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

🚚 Logistics & Route Planning with Napier Coordinates

Transportation and dispatch teams use GPS coordinates of Napier 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

💻 Using Napier Location Data in Business Platforms

Coordinates for Napier 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

📊 How to Use Napier Map Data

🔠 Copy & Use CoordinatesUse the latitude and longitude of Napier directly in Google Maps, navigation apps, mapping software or API integrations. Three coordinate formats are listed for maximum compatibility across tools.
🚛 Explore Nearby CitiesUse the nearby cities tool to find every town and city close to Napier. Ideal for coverage planning, cross-town logistics and regional market research.
🏝 Compare Hawke's Bay Region CitiesAccess the full city directory for Hawke's Bay Region ranked by population, area and density for precise site comparisons and territory planning.

❓ Frequently Asked Questions About Napier Location & Map

📍 What are the GPS coordinates of Napier?

The GPS coordinates of Napier are latitude -39.4926° and longitude 176.9123°. In directional format: 39.4926° S, 176.9123° E. These coordinates mark the center of Napier in Hawke's Bay Region and work with Google Maps, OpenStreetMap and every major navigation app.

🌎 Where is Napier located?

Napier is a city in Hawke's Bay Region, New Zealand, on the continent of Australia And Oceania. It falls within Napier City. View its exact position on the satellite map above or check nearby cities for regional context.

📈 What are the DMS coordinates of Napier?

In DMS (Degrees Minutes Seconds) format, Napier sits at: Latitude 39° 29' 33" S and Longitude 176° 54' 44" E. This format is common in surveying records, printed maps and legacy GPS hardware still used by field crews on site visits.

👥 What is the population of Napier?

Napier has a population of approximately 66,400 people. This is roughly 36.245% 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.

🗺 How can I view Napier on a satellite map?

The interactive satellite map of Napier is embedded on this page and shows streets, buildings and terrain. You can also enter the GPS coordinates -39.4926, 176.9123 directly into Google Maps, Apple Maps or any navigation app to locate Napier in Hawke's Bay Region. For broader context, explore the Hawke's Bay Region state map or nearby cities.

✈️ What is the nearest airport to Napier?

The nearest airport to Napier is Hawke's Bay Airport (NPE), roughly 5 km away. See the Nearest Airport card in the sidebar for the exact distance in kilometers and miles.

⛰️ What is the elevation of Napier?

Napier 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 Hawke's Bay Region.

🗺 Which cities are closest to Napier?

The closest cities to Napier include Maraenui, Onekawa, Taradale. See the Geographic Intelligence panel above for the full list with distances, or the nearby cities tool for a complete breakdown.

☀️ What time does the sun rise and set in Napier today?

Today in Napier, sunrise is at 07:00 AM and sunset is at 05:34 PM, giving a day length of 10h 34m. See the Sunrise & Sunset panel above, calculated directly from Napier's GPS coordinates and updated daily.

📍 How far is Napier from the Equator?

Napier is approximately 4,396 km (2,732 mi) from the Equator, in the southern hemisphere. It's also about 15,198 km from the Prime Meridian. See the Global Position panel above for the full breakdown.

🌐 What is on the exact opposite side of the Earth from Napier?

The antipodal point of Napier — the spot exactly opposite it through the Earth's center — falls nearest to Miguel Esteban, 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.

🚗 How far is Napier from Wellington, the capital of New Zealand?

Napier is approximately 269 km (167 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.