Current Date And Time In Southland, New Zealand
Wednesday, 12 August 2026
23:59:50 NZST
Capital: Invercargill
Currency: New Zealand Dollar (NZD)
Timezone: UTC +12:00 (NZST)
Population: 103,200
Area: 34,347.00 km²
State Code: F8
Explore the interactive satellite map of Southland, a state or administrative region of 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 Southland — all essential for geographic navigation, logistics planning, GIS integration and location intelligence workflows. View the live satellite map to explore terrain, borders and urban structure of Southland in New Zealand.
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) | 45.8489° S | 167.6755° E |
| Signed Decimal Degrees | -45.8489 | 167.6755 |
| Degrees Minutes Seconds (DMS) | 45° 50' 56" S | 167° 40' 32" E |
| Degrees Decimal Minutes (DDM) | 45° 50.935' S | 167° 40.5323' E |
| State / Region | Southland |
| Country | New Zealand |
| Continent | Australia And Oceania |
| Capital | Invercargill |
| State Code | F8 |
| Time Zone | +12:00 |
| Districts | 5 |
| Population | 103,200 |
| Area (km²) | 34,347.00 km² |
| Area (mi²) | 13,261.45 mi² |
| Pop. Density | 3.00 /km² |
| Elevation | 216 m / 708 ft |
| Area Rank | #2 in New Zealand |
| Population Rank | #11 of 17 in New Zealand |
| GPS (DD) | -45.8489, 167.6755 |
Straight-line (great-circle) distance from Southland to each nearby state, calculated using the Haversine formula. Estimated travel time is based on a standard drive speed of 80 km/h. Use this data for logistics routing, delivery time estimates and regional market coverage planning across New Zealand.
| State | Country | Direction | Distance (km) | Distance (mi) | Drive Est. | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Otago | New Zealand | E | 197 km | 122 mi | ~2h 28m | 🗺 View |
| Canterbury | New Zealand | NE | 360 km | 224 mi | ~4h 30m | 🗺 View |
| West Coast | New Zealand | NE | 456 km | 284 mi | ~5h 42m | 🗺 View |
| Tasman District | New Zealand | NE | 640 km | 398 mi | ~7h 60m | 🗺 View |
| Nelson Region | New Zealand | NE | 676 km | 420 mi | ~8h 27m | 🗺 View |
| Marlborough | New Zealand | NE | 680 km | 423 mi | ~8h 30m | 🗺 View |
Note: Distances are straight-line (great-circle) between state geographic centers. Actual road distances and travel times will vary based on route and conditions.
Some states or territories listed above (such as island regions) may not be reachable by road — sea or air travel may be required for those destinations.
Find exact latitude, longitude and elevation for the most populous cities in Southland, along with each city's aerial distance from Invercargill, Southland's state capital. Handy for travel planning, delivery zone mapping and pinpointing locations on GPS devices or GIS software.
| City Name | Latitude | Longitude | Elevation | Dist. from State Capital | Map & Coords |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Invercargill | -46.4° S | 168.35° E | 6 m | 0 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Gore | -46.1028° S | 168.9436° E | 75 m | 56 km | 🗺 View Map |
| East Gore | -46.0884° S | 168.9501° E | 73 m | 58 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Rosedale | -46.3884° S | 168.3601° E | 5 m | 2 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Strathern | -46.4284° S | 168.3601° E | 20 m | 3 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Glengarry | -46.3984° S | 168.3701° E | 14 m | 2 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Otatara | -46.4333° S | 168.3° E | 16 m | 5 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Windsor | -46.3984° S | 168.3601° E | 24 m | 1 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Grasmere | -46.3784° S | 168.3301° E | 3 m | 3 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Richmond | -46.4084° S | 168.3601° E | 11 m | 1 km | 🗺 View Map |
The precise GPS location of Southland is a critical reference point for logistics professionals, supply chain managers and route planners working across New Zealand. Accurate coordinates enable satellite-based navigation, geofencing for fleet management, territory boundary definition and proximity analysis for new market entry. All three coordinate formats — DD, DMS and DDM — are provided for maximum compatibility across platforms. › Compare country geolocation data
Decimal Degrees (DD) are the standard format in web mapping APIs and mapping platforms. DMS (Degrees Minutes Seconds) is used in traditional surveying, military navigation and printed maps. DDM (Degrees Decimal Minutes) is preferred in marine and aviation contexts. All three formats for Southland on this page are ready for direct use in location-based services, geospatial analysis and field operations in New Zealand.
The satellite view of Southland helps professionals identify terrain, land use patterns, urban density, road networks and natural features. Real estate analysts use it for property assessment and land development planning. Infrastructure teams rely on satellite maps for utility corridor planning, tower siting and construction evaluation. › View New Zealand national map
Southland occupies a distinct geographic zone within New Zealand in the Australia And Oceania region. Its geographic position influences trade connectivity, transportation access and regional economic activity. Location intelligence from this mapping data supports market territory delineation, competitor proximity analysis and strategic distribution network design. › Explore nearby states
Transportation teams use GPS coordinates of Southland for last-mile delivery routing, warehouse placement analysis and freight corridor optimization. The geographic centroid provides a reliable starting point for distance calculations, zone pricing models and delivery time estimates across New Zealand. Combined with city-level data, this supports granular route design for B2B and B2C operations. › Time zone reference
Coordinates for Southland 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 region-specific dashboards. Also useful for CRM territory assignment, field service scheduling and emergency response coordination in New Zealand. › Country geolocation database
The GPS coordinates of Southland are latitude -45.8489° and longitude 167.6755°. In directional format: 45.8489° S, 167.6755° E. These coordinates represent the geographic center of Southland in New Zealand and work with all major mapping platforms including Google Maps and OpenStreetMap.
Southland is a state or administrative region of New Zealand, located in Australia And Oceania. Its capital city is Invercargill. View the exact position of Southland on the satellite map above or explore nearby states for regional context.
In DMS (Degrees Minutes Seconds) format, Southland is at: Latitude 45° 50' 56" S and Longitude 167° 40' 32" E. This format is standard for traditional surveying, military navigation, printed topographic maps and older GPS devices commonly used in field operations.
Southland covers a total area of approximately 34,347.00 km² (13,261.45 mi²). This is roughly 12.78% of New Zealand's total national area. For area comparisons visit our country area database.
The interactive satellite map of Southland is embedded on this page and shows the region's terrain, road network and borders. You can also enter the GPS coordinates -45.8489, 167.6755 directly into Google Maps, Apple Maps or any navigation app to locate Southland in New Zealand. For broader context, explore the New Zealand national map or nearby states.
Today in Southland, sunrise is at 07:51 AM and sunset is at 05:57 PM, giving a day length of 10h 5m. See the Sunrise & Sunset panel above, calculated directly from Southland's GPS coordinates and updated daily.
Southland is approximately 5,104 km (3,171 mi) from the Equator, in the southern hemisphere. It's also about 13,002 km from the Prime Meridian. See the Global Position panel above for the full breakdown.
The antipodal point of Southland — the spot exactly opposite it through the Earth's center — falls nearest to Camariñas, Spain, roughly 392 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 place.