Current Date And Time In Waiouru, New Zealand
Saturday, 15 August 2026
19:08:48 NZST
State: Manawatu-Wanganui
Currency: New Zealand Dollar (NZD)
Timezone: UTC +12:00 (NZST)
Population: 765
District: Ruapehu District
Explore the interactive satellite map of Waiouru, 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 Waiouru — 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 Waiouru.
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) | 39.4775° S | 175.6683° E |
| Signed Decimal Degrees | -39.4775 | 175.6683 |
| Degrees Minutes Seconds (DMS) | 39° 28' 39" S | 175° 40' 6" E |
| Degrees Decimal Minutes (DDM) | 39° 28.6518' S | 175° 40.1004' E |
| City | Waiouru |
| State | Manawatu-Wanganui |
| Country | New Zealand |
| Continent | Australia And Oceania |
| District | Ruapehu District |
| Time Zone | +12:00 |
| Population | 765 |
| Elevation | 819 m / 2,687 ft |
| GPS (DD) | -39.4775, 175.6683 |
Straight-line (great-circle) distance from Waiouru 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Moawhango | Manawatu-Wanganui | SE | 20 km | 13 mi | ~20m | 🗺 View |
| Ohakune | Manawatu-Wanganui | W | 24 km | 15 mi | ~24m | 🗺 View |
| Taihape | Manawatu-Wanganui | SE | 25 km | 15 mi | ~25m | 🗺 View |
| Raetihi | Manawatu-Wanganui | W | 34 km | 21 mi | ~34m | 🗺 View |
| Jerusalem | Manawatu-Wanganui | W | 52 km | 32 mi | ~52m | 🗺 View |
| Marton | Manawatu-Wanganui | S | 70 km | 44 mi | ~1h 10m | 🗺 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 Waiouru, 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 |
Wanganui Airport IATA: WAG 77 km (48 mi) from Waiouru |
The exact GPS location of Waiouru 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 Waiouru are ready to paste straight into route planners, dispatch boards and geospatial software — see the full coordinate formats table above.
The satellite view of Waiouru 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
Waiouru 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 Waiouru 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 Waiouru 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 Waiouru are latitude -39.4775° and longitude 175.6683°. In directional format: 39.4775° S, 175.6683° E. These coordinates mark the center of Waiouru in Manawatu-Wanganui and work with Google Maps, OpenStreetMap and every major navigation app.
Waiouru is a city in Manawatu-Wanganui, New Zealand, on the continent of Australia And Oceania. It falls within Ruapehu District. View its exact position on the satellite map above or check nearby cities for regional context.
In DMS (Degrees Minutes Seconds) format, Waiouru sits at: Latitude 39° 28' 39" S and Longitude 175° 40' 6" E. This format is common in surveying records, printed maps and legacy GPS hardware still used by field crews on site visits.
Waiouru has a population of approximately 765 people. This is roughly 0.293% 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 Waiouru is embedded on this page and shows streets, buildings and terrain. You can also enter the GPS coordinates -39.4775, 175.6683 directly into Google Maps, Apple Maps or any navigation app to locate Waiouru in Manawatu-Wanganui. For broader context, explore the Manawatu-Wanganui state map or nearby cities.
The nearest airport to Waiouru is Wanganui Airport (WAG), roughly 77 km away. See the Nearest Airport card in the sidebar for the exact distance in kilometers and miles.
Waiouru is approximately 98 km (61 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.
Waiouru sits at an elevation of approximately 819 meters (2,687 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 Waiouru include Moawhango, Ohakune, Taihape. See the Geographic Intelligence panel above for the full list with distances, or the nearby cities tool for a complete breakdown.
Today in Waiouru, sunrise is at 07:03 AM and sunset is at 05:40 PM, giving a day length of 10h 36m. See the Sunrise & Sunset panel above, calculated directly from Waiouru's GPS coordinates and updated daily.
Waiouru is approximately 4,395 km (2,731 mi) from the Equator, in the southern hemisphere. It's also about 15,094 km from the Prime Meridian. See the Global Position panel above for the full breakdown.
The antipodal point of Waiouru — the spot exactly opposite it through the Earth's center — falls nearest to Retuerta de Bullaque, Spain, roughly 7 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.
Waiouru is approximately 215 km (134 mi) S of Wellington, the national capital of New Zealand, measured as a straight-line distance between city centers. See the Distance to Capitals card above.