Current Date And Time In Wanaka, New Zealand
Monday, 27 July 2026
04:19:27 NZST
State: Otago
Currency: New Zealand Dollar (NZD)
Timezone: UTC +12:00 (NZST)
Population: 13,200
District: Queenstown-Lakes District
Explore the interactive satellite map of Wanaka, 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 Wanaka — 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 Wanaka.
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) | 44.7° S | 169.15° E |
| Signed Decimal Degrees | -44.7 | 169.15 |
| Degrees Minutes Seconds (DMS) | 44° 42' 0" S | 169° 9' 0" E |
| Degrees Decimal Minutes (DDM) | 44° 42' S | 169° 9' E |
| City | Wanaka |
| State | Otago |
| Country | New Zealand |
| Continent | Australia And Oceania |
| District | Queenstown-Lakes District |
| Time Zone | +12:00 |
| Population | 13,200 |
| Area (km²) | 28.61 km² |
| Area (mi²) | 11.05 mi² |
| Pop. Density | 461.38 /km² |
| Elevation | 325 m / 1,066 ft |
| GPS (DD) | -44.7, 169.15 |
Straight-line (great-circle) distance from Wanaka 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lake Hawea | Otago | NE | 13 km | 8 mi | ~13m | 🗺 View |
| Cardrona | Otago | SW | 24 km | 15 mi | ~24m | 🗺 View |
| Arrowtown | Otago | SW | 38 km | 23 mi | ~38m | 🗺 View |
| Cromwell | Otago | S | 38 km | 24 mi | ~38m | 🗺 View |
| Frankton | Otago | SW | 49 km | 30 mi | ~49m | 🗺 View |
| Arthurs Point | Otago | SW | 49 km | 31 mi | ~49m | 🗺 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 Wanaka, 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 |
| Oamaru | -45.0976° S | 170.9709° E | 12 m | 94 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 |
Wanaka Airport IATA: WKA 8 km (5 mi) from Wanaka |
The exact GPS location of Wanaka 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 Wanaka are ready to paste straight into route planners, dispatch boards and geospatial software — see the full coordinate formats table above.
The satellite view of Wanaka 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
Wanaka 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 Wanaka 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 Wanaka 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 Wanaka are latitude -44.7° and longitude 169.15°. In directional format: 44.7° S, 169.15° E. These coordinates mark the center of Wanaka in Otago and work with Google Maps, OpenStreetMap and every major navigation app.
Wanaka is a city in Otago, New Zealand, on the continent of Australia And Oceania. It falls within Queenstown-Lakes District. View its exact position on the satellite map above or check nearby cities for regional context.
In DMS (Degrees Minutes Seconds) format, Wanaka sits at: Latitude 44° 42' 0" S and Longitude 169° 9' 0" E. This format is common in surveying records, printed maps and legacy GPS hardware still used by field crews on site visits.
Wanaka has a population of approximately 13,200 people. This is roughly 5.340% 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 Wanaka is embedded on this page and shows streets, buildings and terrain. You can also enter the GPS coordinates -44.7, 169.15 directly into Google Maps, Apple Maps or any navigation app to locate Wanaka in Otago. For broader context, explore the Otago state map or nearby cities.
The nearest airport to Wanaka is Wanaka Airport (WKA), roughly 8 km away. See the Nearest Airport card in the sidebar for the exact distance in kilometers and miles.
Wanaka is approximately 168 km (104 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.
Wanaka sits at an elevation of approximately 325 meters (1,066 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 Wanaka include Lake Hawea, Cardrona, Arrowtown. See the Geographic Intelligence panel above for the full list with distances, or the nearby cities tool for a complete breakdown.
Today in Wanaka, sunrise is at 08:04 AM and sunset is at 05:35 PM, giving a day length of 9h 30m. See the Sunrise & Sunset panel above, calculated directly from Wanaka's GPS coordinates and updated daily.
Wanaka is approximately 4,976 km (3,092 mi) from the Equator, in the southern hemisphere. It's also about 13,384 km from the Prime Meridian. See the Global Position panel above for the full breakdown.
The antipodal point of Wanaka — the spot exactly opposite it through the Earth's center — falls nearest to Camariñas, Spain, roughly 220 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.
Wanaka is approximately 594 km (369 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.