Current Date And Time In Oamaru, New Zealand
Thursday, 13 August 2026
15:17:15 NZST
Explore the interactive satellite map of Oamaru, a city in Otago, 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 Oamaru — 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 Oamaru.
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) | 45.0976° S | 170.9709° E |
| Signed Decimal Degrees | -45.0976 | 170.9709 |
| Degrees Minutes Seconds (DMS) | 45° 5' 51" S | 170° 58' 15" E |
| Degrees Decimal Minutes (DDM) | 45° 5.8548' S | 170° 58.2522' E |
| City | Oamaru |
| State | Otago |
| Country | New Zealand |
| Continent | Australia And Oceania |
| Time Zone | +12:00 |
| Population | 13,000 |
| Area (km²) | 53.04 km² |
| Area (mi²) | 20.48 mi² |
| Pop. Density | 245.10 /km² |
| Elevation | 12 m / 39 ft |
| GPS (DD) | -45.0976, 170.9709 |
Straight-line (great-circle) distance from Oamaru 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 Otago.
| City | State | Direction | Distance (km) | Distance (mi) | Drive Est. | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Weston | Otago | W | 5 km | 3 mi | ~5m | 🗺 View |
| Palmerston | Otago | SW | 47 km | 29 mi | ~47m | 🗺 View |
| Waikouaiti | Otago | SW | 60 km | 37 mi | ~1h 0m | 🗺 View |
| Ranfurly | Otago | W | 68 km | 43 mi | ~1h 8m | 🗺 View |
| Waitati | Otago | SW | 79 km | 49 mi | ~1h 19m | 🗺 View |
| Port Chalmers | Otago | S | 85 km | 53 mi | ~1h 25m | 🗺 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 Otago, the home state of Oamaru, along with each city's aerial distance from Dunedin, Otago'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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dunedin | -45.8742° S | 170.5036° E | 21 m | 0 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Mosgiel | -45.875° S | 170.3472° E | 20 m | 12 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Wanaka | -44.7° S | 169.15° E | 325 m | 168 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Queenstown | -45.0302° S | 168.6627° E | 328 m | 172 km | 🗺 View Map |
| North East Valley | -45.85° S | 170.5333° E | 61 m | 4 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Papatowai | -46.5607° S | 169.4707° E | 25 m | 110 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Alexandra | -45.2484° S | 169.3701° E | 152 m | 112 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Saint Kilda | -45.9019° S | 170.5018° E | 13 m | 3 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Cromwell | -45.0384° S | 169.2001° E | 212 m | 138 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Balclutha | -46.2339° S | 169.75° E | 27 m | 71 km | 🗺 View Map |
Timaru Airport IATA: TIU 91 km (56 mi) from Oamaru |
The exact GPS location of Oamaru gives business professionals, delivery operators and site planners a fixed reference point inside Otago. 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 Otago 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 Oamaru are ready to paste straight into route planners, dispatch boards and geospatial software — see the full coordinate formats table above.
The satellite view of Oamaru 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
Oamaru sits within Otago, 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 Oamaru 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 Otago. › Browse every city in Otago
Coordinates for Oamaru 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 Oamaru are latitude -45.0976° and longitude 170.9709°. In directional format: 45.0976° S, 170.9709° E. These coordinates mark the center of Oamaru in Otago and work with Google Maps, OpenStreetMap and every major navigation app.
Oamaru is a city in Otago, New Zealand, on the continent of Australia And Oceania. View its exact position on the satellite map above or check nearby cities for regional context.
In DMS (Degrees Minutes Seconds) format, Oamaru sits at: Latitude 45° 5' 51" S and Longitude 170° 58' 15" E. This format is common in surveying records, printed maps and legacy GPS hardware still used by field crews on site visits.
Oamaru has a population of approximately 13,000 people. This is roughly 5.259% of Otago's total population. See the population rank and density figures above, or compare it against every city in Otago.
The interactive satellite map of Oamaru is embedded on this page and shows streets, buildings and terrain. You can also enter the GPS coordinates -45.0976, 170.9709 directly into Google Maps, Apple Maps or any navigation app to locate Oamaru in Otago. For broader context, explore the Otago state map or nearby cities.
The nearest airport to Oamaru is Timaru Airport (TIU), roughly 91 km away. See the Nearest Airport card in the sidebar for the exact distance in kilometers and miles.
Oamaru is approximately 94 km (58 mi) from Dunedin, the capital of Otago, measured as a straight-line distance between city centers. See the Major Cities table above for distances from other cities in Otago.
Oamaru sits at an elevation of approximately 12 meters (39 feet) above sea level — see the Geographic Profile above. Compare it against other cities in the Major Cities table for Otago.
The closest cities to Oamaru include Weston, Palmerston, Waikouaiti. See the Geographic Intelligence panel above for the full list with distances, or the nearby cities tool for a complete breakdown.
Today in Oamaru, sunrise is at 07:35 AM and sunset is at 05:46 PM, giving a day length of 10h 11m. See the Sunrise & Sunset panel above, calculated directly from Oamaru's GPS coordinates and updated daily.
Oamaru is approximately 5,020 km (3,119 mi) from the Equator, in the southern hemisphere. It's also about 13,435 km from the Prime Meridian. See the Global Position panel above for the full breakdown.
The antipodal point of Oamaru — the spot exactly opposite it through the Earth's center — falls nearest to Cariño, Spain, roughly 177 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.
Oamaru is approximately 524 km (326 mi) NE of Wellington, the national capital of New Zealand, measured as a straight-line distance between city centers. See the Distance to Capitals card above.