Current Date And Time In Whangarei Heads, New Zealand
Saturday, 15 August 2026
05:12:23 NZST
State: Northland
Currency: New Zealand Dollar (NZD)
Timezone: UTC +12:00 (NZST)
Population: 960
District: Whangarei
Explore the interactive satellite map of Whangarei Heads, a city in Northland, 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 Whangarei Heads — 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 Whangarei Heads.
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) | 35.8167° S | 174.5° E |
| Signed Decimal Degrees | -35.8167 | 174.5 |
| Degrees Minutes Seconds (DMS) | 35° 49' 0" S | 174° 30' 0" E |
| Degrees Decimal Minutes (DDM) | 35° 49.0002' S | 174° 30' E |
| City | Whangarei Heads |
| State | Northland |
| Country | New Zealand |
| Continent | Australia And Oceania |
| District | Whangarei |
| Time Zone | +12:00 |
| Population | 960 |
| Elevation | 128 m / 420 ft |
| GPS (DD) | -35.8167, 174.5 |
Straight-line (great-circle) distance from Whangarei Heads 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 Northland.
| City | State | Direction | Distance (km) | Distance (mi) | Drive Est. | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ruakaka | Northland | SW | 11 km | 7 mi | ~11m | 🗺 View |
| Onerahi | Northland | NW | 13 km | 8 mi | ~13m | 🗺 View |
| Whangarei | Northland | NW | 18 km | 11 mi | ~18m | 🗺 View |
| Morningside | Northland | NW | 19 km | 12 mi | ~19m | 🗺 View |
| Waipu | Northland | S | 19 km | 12 mi | ~19m | 🗺 View |
| Raumanga | Northland | NW | 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 Northland, the home state of Whangarei Heads, along with each city's aerial distance from Whangarei, Northland'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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Whangarei | -35.7317° S | 174.3239° E | 7 m | 0 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Tikipunga | -35.6882° S | 174.3202° E | 94 m | 5 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Kerikeri | -35.2268° S | 173.9474° E | 73 m | 66 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Onerahi | -35.7667° S | 174.3667° E | 38 m | 5 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Raumanga | -35.7449° S | 174.3058° E | 38 m | 2 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Dargaville | -35.9333° S | 173.8833° E | 8 m | 46 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Kaikohe | -35.3982° S | 173.8002° E | 192 m | 60 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Ruakaka | -35.9082° S | 174.4502° E | 14 m | 23 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Mangawhai Heads | -36.0882° S | 174.5702° E | 7 m | 45 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Waimate North | -35.3167° S | 173.8833° E | 179 m | 61 km | 🗺 View Map |
Whangarei Airport IATA: WRE 13 km (8 mi) from Whangarei Heads |
The exact GPS location of Whangarei Heads gives business professionals, delivery operators and site planners a fixed reference point inside Northland. 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 Northland 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 Whangarei Heads are ready to paste straight into route planners, dispatch boards and geospatial software — see the full coordinate formats table above.
The satellite view of Whangarei Heads 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
Whangarei Heads sits within Northland, 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 Whangarei Heads 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 Northland. › Browse every city in Northland
Coordinates for Whangarei Heads 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 Whangarei Heads are latitude -35.8167° and longitude 174.5°. In directional format: 35.8167° S, 174.5° E. These coordinates mark the center of Whangarei Heads in Northland and work with Google Maps, OpenStreetMap and every major navigation app.
Whangarei Heads is a city in Northland, New Zealand, on the continent of Australia And Oceania. It falls within Whangarei. View its exact position on the satellite map above or check nearby cities for regional context.
In DMS (Degrees Minutes Seconds) format, Whangarei Heads sits at: Latitude 35° 49' 0" S and Longitude 174° 30' 0" E. This format is common in surveying records, printed maps and legacy GPS hardware still used by field crews on site visits.
Whangarei Heads has a population of approximately 960 people. This is roughly 0.464% of Northland's total population. See the population rank and density figures above, or compare it against every city in Northland.
The interactive satellite map of Whangarei Heads is embedded on this page and shows streets, buildings and terrain. You can also enter the GPS coordinates -35.8167, 174.5 directly into Google Maps, Apple Maps or any navigation app to locate Whangarei Heads in Northland. For broader context, explore the Northland state map or nearby cities.
The nearest airport to Whangarei Heads is Whangarei Airport (WRE), roughly 13 km away. See the Nearest Airport card in the sidebar for the exact distance in kilometers and miles.
Whangarei Heads is approximately 18 km (11 mi) from Whangarei, the capital of Northland, measured as a straight-line distance between city centers. See the Major Cities table above for distances from other cities in Northland.
Whangarei Heads sits at an elevation of approximately 128 meters (420 feet) above sea level — see the Geographic Profile above. Compare it against other cities in the Major Cities table for Northland.
The closest cities to Whangarei Heads include Ruakaka, Onerahi, Whangarei. See the Geographic Intelligence panel above for the full list with distances, or the nearby cities tool for a complete breakdown.
Today in Whangarei Heads, sunrise is at 07:03 AM and sunset is at 05:49 PM, giving a day length of 10h 45m. See the Sunrise & Sunset panel above, calculated directly from Whangarei Heads's GPS coordinates and updated daily.
Whangarei Heads is approximately 3,987 km (2,477 mi) from the Equator, in the southern hemisphere. It's also about 15,752 km from the Prime Meridian. See the Global Position panel above for the full breakdown.
The antipodal point of Whangarei Heads — the spot exactly opposite it through the Earth's center — falls nearest to Fnidek, Morocco, roughly 13 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.
Whangarei Heads is approximately 609 km (378 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.