Current Date And Time In Sanson, New Zealand
Thursday, 13 August 2026
22:05:35 NZST
State: Manawatu-Wanganui
Currency: New Zealand Dollar (NZD)
Timezone: UTC +12:00 (NZST)
Population: 660
District: Manawatu District
Explore the interactive satellite map of Sanson, 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 Sanson — 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 Sanson.
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) | 40.2201° S | 175.4245° E |
| Signed Decimal Degrees | -40.2201 | 175.4245 |
| Degrees Minutes Seconds (DMS) | 40° 13' 12" S | 175° 25' 28" E |
| Degrees Decimal Minutes (DDM) | 40° 13.2066' S | 175° 25.467' E |
| City | Sanson |
| State | Manawatu-Wanganui |
| Country | New Zealand |
| Continent | Australia And Oceania |
| District | Manawatu District |
| Time Zone | +12:00 |
| Population | 660 |
| Elevation | 57 m / 187 ft |
| GPS (DD) | -40.2201, 175.4245 |
Straight-line (great-circle) distance from Sanson 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bulls | Manawatu-Wanganui | NW | 6 km | 4 mi | ~6m | 🗺 View |
| Rongotea | Manawatu-Wanganui | S | 8 km | 5 mi | ~8m | 🗺 View |
| Feilding | Manawatu-Wanganui | E | 10 km | 6 mi | ~10m | 🗺 View |
| Halcombe | Manawatu-Wanganui | NE | 10 km | 6 mi | ~10m | 🗺 View |
| Marton | Manawatu-Wanganui | N | 17 km | 11 mi | ~17m | 🗺 View |
| Bunnythorpe | Manawatu-Wanganui | E | 19 km | 12 mi | ~19m | 🗺 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 Sanson, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Palmerston North | -40.3564° S | 175.6111° E | 34 m | 0 km | 🗺 View Map |
| 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 |
Palmerston North Airport IATA: PMR 20 km (12 mi) from Sanson |
The exact GPS location of Sanson 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 Sanson are ready to paste straight into route planners, dispatch boards and geospatial software — see the full coordinate formats table above.
The satellite view of Sanson 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
Sanson 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 Sanson 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 Sanson 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 Sanson are latitude -40.2201° and longitude 175.4245°. In directional format: 40.2201° S, 175.4245° E. These coordinates mark the center of Sanson in Manawatu-Wanganui and work with Google Maps, OpenStreetMap and every major navigation app.
Sanson is a city in Manawatu-Wanganui, New Zealand, on the continent of Australia And Oceania. It falls within Manawatu District. View its exact position on the satellite map above or check nearby cities for regional context.
In DMS (Degrees Minutes Seconds) format, Sanson sits at: Latitude 40° 13' 12" S and Longitude 175° 25' 28" E. This format is common in surveying records, printed maps and legacy GPS hardware still used by field crews on site visits.
Sanson has a population of approximately 660 people. This is roughly 0.253% 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 Sanson is embedded on this page and shows streets, buildings and terrain. You can also enter the GPS coordinates -40.2201, 175.4245 directly into Google Maps, Apple Maps or any navigation app to locate Sanson in Manawatu-Wanganui. For broader context, explore the Manawatu-Wanganui state map or nearby cities.
The nearest airport to Sanson is Palmerston North Airport (PMR), roughly 20 km away. See the Nearest Airport card in the sidebar for the exact distance in kilometers and miles.
Sanson is approximately 22 km (14 mi) from Palmerston North, the capital of Manawatu-Wanganui, measured as a straight-line distance between city centers. See the Major Cities table above for distances from other cities in Manawatu-Wanganui.
Sanson sits at an elevation of approximately 57 meters (187 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 Sanson include Bulls, Rongotea, Feilding. See the Geographic Intelligence panel above for the full list with distances, or the nearby cities tool for a complete breakdown.
Today in Sanson, sunrise is at 07:08 AM and sunset is at 05:38 PM, giving a day length of 10h 29m. See the Sunrise & Sunset panel above, calculated directly from Sanson's GPS coordinates and updated daily.
Sanson is approximately 4,477 km (2,782 mi) from the Equator, in the southern hemisphere. It's also about 14,911 km from the Prime Meridian. See the Global Position panel above for the full breakdown.
The antipodal point of Sanson — the spot exactly opposite it through the Earth's center — falls nearest to Higuera de las Dueñas, 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.
Sanson is approximately 131 km (81 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.