Current Date And Time In Nelson, New Zealand
Wednesday, 12 August 2026
15:23:52 NZST
State: Nelson Region
Currency: New Zealand Dollar (NZD)
Timezone: UTC +12:00 (NZST)
Population: 54,400
District: Nelson City
Explore the interactive satellite map of Nelson, a city in Nelson 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 Nelson — 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 Nelson.
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) | 41.2708° S | 173.284° E |
| Signed Decimal Degrees | -41.2708 | 173.284 |
| Degrees Minutes Seconds (DMS) | 41° 16' 15" S | 173° 17' 3" E |
| Degrees Decimal Minutes (DDM) | 41° 16.2468' S | 173° 17.0424' E |
| City | Nelson |
| State | Nelson Region (Nelson) |
| Country | New Zealand |
| Continent | Australia And Oceania |
| District | Nelson City |
| Time Zone | +12:00 |
| Founded | 1841-01-01 |
| Population | 54,400 |
| Area (km²) | 445.00 km² |
| Area (mi²) | 171.82 mi² |
| Pop. Density | 122.25 /km² |
| Elevation | 11 m / 36 ft |
| GPS (DD) | -41.2708, 173.284 |
Straight-line (great-circle) distance from Nelson 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 Nelson Region.
| City | State | Direction | Distance (km) | Distance (mi) | Drive Est. | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Washington Valley | Nelson Region | W | 1 km | 1 mi | ~1m | 🗺 View |
| Nelson South | Nelson Region | SW | 2 km | 1 mi | ~2m | 🗺 View |
| Moana | Nelson Region | W | 3 km | 2 mi | ~3m | 🗺 View |
| Bishopdale | Nelson Region | SW | 3 km | 2 mi | ~3m | 🗺 View |
| Tahunanui | Nelson Region | SW | 4 km | 2 mi | ~4m | 🗺 View |
| Enner Glynn | Nelson Region | SW | 5 km | 3 mi | ~5m | 🗺 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 Nelson Region, the home state of Nelson, along with each city's aerial distance from Nelson, Nelson 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stoke | -41.3167° S | 173.2333° E | 31 m | 7 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Enner Glynn | -41.3053° S | 173.2541° E | 62 m | 5 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Washington Valley | -41.2715° S | 173.2704° E | 24 m | 1 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Moana | -41.2798° S | 173.2543° E | 51 m | 3 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Tahunanui | -41.2871° S | 173.2457° E | 8 m | 4 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Atawhai | -41.2333° S | 173.3167° E | 1 m | 5 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Nelson South | -41.285° S | 173.2749° E | 47 m | 2 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Bishopdale | -41.295° S | 173.2648° E | 57 m | 3 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Monaco | -41.2983° S | 173.2102° E | 11 m | 7 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Marybank | -41.2276° S | 173.3215° E | 27 m | 6 km | 🗺 View Map |
Nelson Airport IATA: NSN 6 km (4 mi) from Nelson |
| 🗺️ Map of other cities |
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| 🗺 Map of Atawhai |
| 🗺 Map of Marybank |
| 🗺 Map of Stoke |
| 🗺 Map of Monaco |
The exact GPS location of Nelson gives business professionals, delivery operators and site planners a fixed reference point inside Nelson 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 Nelson 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 Nelson are ready to paste straight into route planners, dispatch boards and geospatial software — see the full coordinate formats table above.
The satellite view of Nelson 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
Nelson sits within Nelson 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 Nelson 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 Nelson Region. › Browse every city in Nelson Region
Coordinates for Nelson 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 Nelson are latitude -41.2708° and longitude 173.284°. In directional format: 41.2708° S, 173.284° E. These coordinates mark the center of Nelson in Nelson Region and work with Google Maps, OpenStreetMap and every major navigation app.
Nelson is a city in Nelson Region, New Zealand, on the continent of Australia And Oceania. It falls within Nelson City. View its exact position on the satellite map above or check nearby cities for regional context.
In DMS (Degrees Minutes Seconds) format, Nelson sits at: Latitude 41° 16' 15" S and Longitude 173° 17' 3" E. This format is common in surveying records, printed maps and legacy GPS hardware still used by field crews on site visits.
Nelson has a population of approximately 54,400 people. This is roughly 96.970% of Nelson Region's total population. See the population rank and density figures above, or compare it against every city in Nelson Region.
The interactive satellite map of Nelson is embedded on this page and shows streets, buildings and terrain. You can also enter the GPS coordinates -41.2708, 173.284 directly into Google Maps, Apple Maps or any navigation app to locate Nelson in Nelson Region. For broader context, explore the Nelson Region state map or nearby cities.
The nearest airport to Nelson is Nelson Airport (NSN), roughly 6 km away. See the Nearest Airport card in the sidebar for the exact distance in kilometers and miles.
Nelson sits at an elevation of approximately 11 meters (36 feet) above sea level — see the Geographic Profile above. Compare it against other cities in the Major Cities table for Nelson Region.
The closest cities to Nelson include Washington Valley, Nelson South, Moana. See the Geographic Intelligence panel above for the full list with distances, or the nearby cities tool for a complete breakdown.
Today in Nelson, sunrise is at 07:20 AM and sunset is at 05:43 PM, giving a day length of 10h 23m. See the Sunrise & Sunset panel above, calculated directly from Nelson's GPS coordinates and updated daily.
Nelson is approximately 4,594 km (2,855 mi) from the Equator, in the southern hemisphere. It's also about 14,498 km from the Prime Meridian. See the Global Position panel above for the full breakdown.
The antipodal point of Nelson — the spot exactly opposite it through the Earth's center — falls nearest to Mogadouro, Portugal, roughly 8 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.
Nelson is approximately 125 km (77 mi) E of Wellington, the national capital of New Zealand, measured as a straight-line distance between city centers. See the Distance to Capitals card above.