Current Date And Time In Otautau, New Zealand
Friday, 14 August 2026
18:54:55 NZST
State: Southland
Currency: New Zealand Dollar (NZD)
Timezone: UTC +12:00 (NZST)
Population: 672
District: Southland District
Explore the interactive satellite map of Otautau, a city in Southland, 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 Otautau — 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 Otautau.
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) | 46.15° S | 168° E |
| Signed Decimal Degrees | -46.15 | 168 |
| Degrees Minutes Seconds (DMS) | 46° 8' 60" S | 168° 0' 0" E |
| Degrees Decimal Minutes (DDM) | 46° 9' S | 168° 0' E |
| City | Otautau |
| State | Southland |
| Country | New Zealand |
| Continent | Australia And Oceania |
| District | Southland District |
| Time Zone | +12:00 |
| Population | 672 |
| Elevation | 55 m / 180 ft |
| GPS (DD) | -46.15, 168 |
Straight-line (great-circle) distance from Otautau 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 Southland.
| City | State | Direction | Distance (km) | Distance (mi) | Drive Est. | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Riverton | Southland | S | 22 km | 14 mi | ~22m | 🗺 View |
| Tuatapere | Southland | W | 24 km | 15 mi | ~24m | 🗺 View |
| Winton | Southland | E | 26 km | 16 mi | ~26m | 🗺 View |
| Wallacetown | Southland | SE | 30 km | 19 mi | ~30m | 🗺 View |
| Grasmere | Southland | SE | 36 km | 22 mi | ~36m | 🗺 View |
| Waikiwi | Southland | SE | 36 km | 23 mi | ~36m | 🗺 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 Southland, the home state of Otautau, along with each city's aerial distance from Invercargill, Southland'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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
Invercargill Airport IATA: IVC 38 km (23 mi) from Otautau |
The exact GPS location of Otautau gives business professionals, delivery operators and site planners a fixed reference point inside Southland. 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 Southland 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 Otautau are ready to paste straight into route planners, dispatch boards and geospatial software — see the full coordinate formats table above.
The satellite view of Otautau 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
Otautau sits within Southland, 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 Otautau 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 Southland. › Browse every city in Southland
Coordinates for Otautau 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 Otautau are latitude -46.15° and longitude 168°. In directional format: 46.15° S, 168° E. These coordinates mark the center of Otautau in Southland and work with Google Maps, OpenStreetMap and every major navigation app.
Otautau is a city in Southland, New Zealand, on the continent of Australia And Oceania. It falls within Southland District. View its exact position on the satellite map above or check nearby cities for regional context.
In DMS (Degrees Minutes Seconds) format, Otautau sits at: Latitude 46° 8' 60" S and Longitude 168° 0' 0" E. This format is common in surveying records, printed maps and legacy GPS hardware still used by field crews on site visits.
Otautau has a population of approximately 672 people. This is roughly 0.651% of Southland's total population. See the population rank and density figures above, or compare it against every city in Southland.
The interactive satellite map of Otautau is embedded on this page and shows streets, buildings and terrain. You can also enter the GPS coordinates -46.15, 168 directly into Google Maps, Apple Maps or any navigation app to locate Otautau in Southland. For broader context, explore the Southland state map or nearby cities.
The nearest airport to Otautau is Invercargill Airport (IVC), roughly 38 km away. See the Nearest Airport card in the sidebar for the exact distance in kilometers and miles.
Otautau is approximately 39 km (24 mi) from Invercargill, the capital of Southland, measured as a straight-line distance between city centers. See the Major Cities table above for distances from other cities in Southland.
Otautau sits at an elevation of approximately 55 meters (180 feet) above sea level — see the Geographic Profile above. Compare it against other cities in the Major Cities table for Southland.
The closest cities to Otautau include Riverton, Tuatapere, Winton. See the Geographic Intelligence panel above for the full list with distances, or the nearby cities tool for a complete breakdown.
Today in Otautau, sunrise is at 07:48 AM and sunset is at 05:57 PM, giving a day length of 10h 9m. See the Sunrise & Sunset panel above, calculated directly from Otautau's GPS coordinates and updated daily.
Otautau is approximately 5,137 km (3,192 mi) from the Equator, in the southern hemisphere. It's also about 12,956 km from the Prime Meridian. See the Global Position panel above for the full breakdown.
The antipodal point of Otautau — the spot exactly opposite it through the Earth's center — falls nearest to Laxe, Spain, roughly 403 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.
Otautau is approximately 767 km (477 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.