Current Date And Time In Carterton, New Zealand
Sunday, 26 July 2026
13:33:44 NZST
State: Wellington Region
Currency: New Zealand Dollar (NZD)
Timezone: UTC +12:00 (NZST)
Population: 10,300
District: Carterton District
Explore the interactive satellite map of Carterton, a city in Wellington Region, 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 Carterton — 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 Carterton.
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) | 41.0183° S | 175.5302° E |
| Signed Decimal Degrees | -41.0183 | 175.5302 |
| Degrees Minutes Seconds (DMS) | 41° 1' 6" S | 175° 31' 49" E |
| Degrees Decimal Minutes (DDM) | 41° 1.0962' S | 175° 31.812' E |
| City | Carterton |
| State | Wellington Region (Wellington) |
| Country | New Zealand |
| Continent | Australia And Oceania |
| District | Carterton District |
| Time Zone | +12:00 |
| Founded | 1857-01-01 |
| Population | 10,300 |
| Elevation | 84 m / 276 ft |
| GPS (DD) | -41.0183, 175.5302 |
Straight-line (great-circle) distance from Carterton 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 Wellington Region.
| City | State | Direction | Distance (km) | Distance (mi) | Drive Est. | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wairarapa | Wellington Region | W | 8 km | 5 mi | ~8m | 🗺 View |
| Greytown | Wellington Region | SW | 9 km | 6 mi | ~9m | 🗺 View |
| Solway | Wellington Region | NE | 9 km | 6 mi | ~9m | 🗺 View |
| Gladstone | Wellington Region | SE | 12 km | 8 mi | ~12m | 🗺 View |
| Masterton | Wellington Region | NE | 13 km | 8 mi | ~13m | 🗺 View |
| Featherston | Wellington Region | SW | 20 km | 13 mi | ~20m | 🗺 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 Wellington Region, the home state of Carterton, along with each city's aerial distance from Wellington, Wellington Region'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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wellington | -41.2866° S | 174.7756° E | 31 m | 0 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Lower Hutt | -41.2167° S | 174.9167° E | 9 m | 14 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Porirua | -41.1333° S | 174.85° E | 58 m | 18 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Upper Hutt | -41.1383° S | 175.0502° E | 60 m | 28 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Paraparaumu | -40.9167° S | 175.0167° E | 77 m | 46 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Masterton | -40.9597° S | 175.6575° E | 103 m | 82 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Wainuiomata | -41.2667° S | 174.95° E | 93 m | 15 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Karori | -41.2837° S | 174.7414° E | 184 m | 3 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Te Aro | -41.294° S | 174.7773° E | 14 m | 1 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Waikanae | -40.8833° S | 175.0667° E | 30 m | 51 km | 🗺 View Map |
Wellington International Airport IATA: WLG 70 km (43 mi) from Carterton |
The exact GPS location of Carterton gives business professionals, delivery operators and site planners a fixed reference point inside Wellington Region. 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 Wellington Region 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 Carterton are ready to paste straight into route planners, dispatch boards and geospatial software — see the full coordinate formats table above.
The satellite view of Carterton 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
Carterton sits within Wellington Region, 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 Carterton 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 Wellington Region. › Browse every city in Wellington Region
Coordinates for Carterton 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 Carterton are latitude -41.0183° and longitude 175.5302°. In directional format: 41.0183° S, 175.5302° E. These coordinates mark the center of Carterton in Wellington Region and work with Google Maps, OpenStreetMap and every major navigation app.
Carterton is a city in Wellington Region, New Zealand, on the continent of Australia And Oceania. It falls within Carterton District. View its exact position on the satellite map above or check nearby cities for regional context.
In DMS (Degrees Minutes Seconds) format, Carterton sits at: Latitude 41° 1' 6" S and Longitude 175° 31' 49" E. This format is common in surveying records, printed maps and legacy GPS hardware still used by field crews on site visits.
Carterton has a population of approximately 10,300 people. This is roughly 1.839% of Wellington Region's total population. See the population rank and density figures above, or compare it against every city in Wellington Region.
The interactive satellite map of Carterton is embedded on this page and shows streets, buildings and terrain. You can also enter the GPS coordinates -41.0183, 175.5302 directly into Google Maps, Apple Maps or any navigation app to locate Carterton in Wellington Region. For broader context, explore the Wellington Region state map or nearby cities.
The nearest airport to Carterton is Wellington International Airport (WLG), roughly 70 km away. See the Nearest Airport card in the sidebar for the exact distance in kilometers and miles.
Carterton is approximately 70 km (43 mi) from Wellington, the capital of Wellington Region, measured as a straight-line distance between city centers. See the Major Cities table above for distances from other cities in Wellington Region.
Carterton sits at an elevation of approximately 84 meters (276 feet) above sea level — see the Geographic Profile above. Compare it against other cities in the Major Cities table for Wellington Region.
The closest cities to Carterton include Wairarapa, Greytown, Solway. See the Geographic Intelligence panel above for the full list with distances, or the nearby cities tool for a complete breakdown.
Today in Carterton, sunrise is at 07:29 AM and sunset is at 05:19 PM, giving a day length of 9h 49m. See the Sunrise & Sunset panel above, calculated directly from Carterton's GPS coordinates and updated daily.
Carterton is approximately 4,566 km (2,837 mi) from the Equator, in the southern hemisphere. It's also about 14,743 km from the Prime Meridian. See the Global Position panel above for the full breakdown.
The antipodal point of Carterton — the spot exactly opposite it through the Earth's center — falls nearest to Melque de Cercos, Spain, roughly 4 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.
Carterton is approximately 70 km (43 mi) SW of Wellington, the national capital of New Zealand, measured as a straight-line distance between city centers. See the Distance to Capitals card above.