Current Date And Time In Palmerston North, New Zealand
Sunday, 26 July 2026
12:29:18 NZST
State: Manawatu-Wanganui
Currency: New Zealand Dollar (NZD)
Timezone: UTC +12:00 (NZST)
Population: 90,500
District: Palmerston North City
Explore the interactive satellite map of Palmerston North, a city in Manawatu-Wanganui, 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 Palmerston North — 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 Palmerston North.
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) | 40.3564° S | 175.6111° E |
| Signed Decimal Degrees | -40.3564 | 175.6111 |
| Degrees Minutes Seconds (DMS) | 40° 21' 23" S | 175° 36' 40" E |
| Degrees Decimal Minutes (DDM) | 40° 21.3816' S | 175° 36.6678' E |
| City | Palmerston North |
| State | Manawatu-Wanganui |
| Country | New Zealand |
| Continent | Australia And Oceania |
| District | Palmerston North City |
| Time Zone | +12:00 |
| Founded | 1877-01-01 |
| Population | 90,500 |
| Area (km²) | 326.00 km² |
| Area (mi²) | 125.87 mi² |
| Pop. Density | 277.61 /km² |
| Elevation | 34 m / 112 ft |
| GPS (DD) | -40.3564, 175.6111 |
Straight-line (great-circle) distance from Palmerston North 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 Manawatu-Wanganui.
| City | State | Direction | Distance (km) | Distance (mi) | Drive Est. | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| West End | Manawatu-Wanganui | SW | 2 km | 1 mi | ~2m | 🗺 View |
| Takaro | Manawatu-Wanganui | W | 2 km | 1 mi | ~2m | 🗺 View |
| Terrace End | Manawatu-Wanganui | NE | 2 km | 1 mi | ~2m | 🗺 View |
| Hokowhitu | Manawatu-Wanganui | E | 2 km | 1 mi | ~2m | 🗺 View |
| Cloverlea | Manawatu-Wanganui | NW | 2 km | 1 mi | ~2m | 🗺 View |
| Roslyn | Manawatu-Wanganui | NE | 2 km | 1 mi | ~2m | 🗺 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 Manawatu-Wanganui, the home state of Palmerston North, along with each city's aerial distance from Palmerston North, Manawatu-Wanganui'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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Whanganui | -39.9333° S | 175.05° E | 18 m | 67 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Levin | -40.6333° S | 175.275° E | 38 m | 42 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Hokowhitu | -40.3626° S | 175.6338° E | 35 m | 2 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Awapuni | -40.3762° S | 175.5838° E | 27 m | 3 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Kelvin Grove | -40.3288° S | 175.6451° E | 55 m | 4 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Milson | -40.3283° S | 175.6102° E | 37 m | 3 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Terrace End | -40.3483° S | 175.6302° E | 40 m | 2 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Takaro | -40.3579° S | 175.5897° E | 30 m | 2 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Marton | -40.0692° S | 175.3782° E | 153 m | 38 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Dannevirke | -40.2055° S | 176.1008° E | 212 m | 45 km | 🗺 View Map |
Palmerston North Airport IATA: PMR 4 km (2 mi) from Palmerston North |
The exact GPS location of Palmerston North gives business professionals, delivery operators and site planners a fixed reference point inside Manawatu-Wanganui. 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 Manawatu-Wanganui 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 Palmerston North are ready to paste straight into route planners, dispatch boards and geospatial software — see the full coordinate formats table above.
The satellite view of Palmerston North 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
Palmerston North sits within Manawatu-Wanganui, 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 Palmerston North 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 Manawatu-Wanganui. › Browse every city in Manawatu-Wanganui
Coordinates for Palmerston North 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 Palmerston North are latitude -40.3564° and longitude 175.6111°. In directional format: 40.3564° S, 175.6111° E. These coordinates mark the center of Palmerston North in Manawatu-Wanganui and work with Google Maps, OpenStreetMap and every major navigation app.
Palmerston North is a city in Manawatu-Wanganui, New Zealand, on the continent of Australia And Oceania. It falls within Palmerston North City. View its exact position on the satellite map above or check nearby cities for regional context.
In DMS (Degrees Minutes Seconds) format, Palmerston North sits at: Latitude 40° 21' 23" S and Longitude 175° 36' 40" E. This format is common in surveying records, printed maps and legacy GPS hardware still used by field crews on site visits.
Palmerston North has a population of approximately 90,500 people. This is roughly 34.661% of Manawatu-Wanganui's total population. See the population rank and density figures above, or compare it against every city in Manawatu-Wanganui.
The interactive satellite map of Palmerston North is embedded on this page and shows streets, buildings and terrain. You can also enter the GPS coordinates -40.3564, 175.6111 directly into Google Maps, Apple Maps or any navigation app to locate Palmerston North in Manawatu-Wanganui. For broader context, explore the Manawatu-Wanganui state map or nearby cities.
The nearest airport to Palmerston North is Palmerston North Airport (PMR), roughly 4 km away. See the Nearest Airport card in the sidebar for the exact distance in kilometers and miles.
Palmerston North sits at an elevation of approximately 34 meters (112 feet) above sea level — see the Geographic Profile above. Compare it against other cities in the Major Cities table for Manawatu-Wanganui.
The closest cities to Palmerston North include West End, Takaro, Terrace End. See the Geographic Intelligence panel above for the full list with distances, or the nearby cities tool for a complete breakdown.
Today in Palmerston North, sunrise is at 07:27 AM and sunset is at 05:20 PM, giving a day length of 9h 52m. See the Sunrise & Sunset panel above, calculated directly from Palmerston North's GPS coordinates and updated daily.
Palmerston North is approximately 4,492 km (2,791 mi) from the Equator, in the southern hemisphere. It's also about 14,897 km from the Prime Meridian. See the Global Position panel above for the full breakdown.
The antipodal point of Palmerston North — the spot exactly opposite it through the Earth's center — falls nearest to San Martín de Valdeiglesias, Spain, roughly 1 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.
Palmerston North is approximately 125 km (78 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.