Current Date And Time In Reefton, New Zealand
Wednesday, 12 August 2026
16:16:41 NZST
State: West Coast
Currency: New Zealand Dollar (NZD)
Timezone: UTC +12:00 (NZST)
Population: 927
District: Buller District
Explore the interactive satellite map of Reefton, a city in West Coast, 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 Reefton — 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 Reefton.
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) | 42.1167° S | 171.8667° E |
| Signed Decimal Degrees | -42.1167 | 171.8667 |
| Degrees Minutes Seconds (DMS) | 42° 7' 0" S | 171° 52' 0" E |
| Degrees Decimal Minutes (DDM) | 42° 7.0002' S | 171° 52.0002' E |
| City | Reefton |
| State | West Coast |
| Country | New Zealand |
| Continent | Australia And Oceania |
| District | Buller District |
| Time Zone | +12:00 |
| Population | 927 |
| Elevation | 199 m / 653 ft |
| GPS (DD) | -42.1167, 171.8667 |
Straight-line (great-circle) distance from Reefton 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 West Coast.
| City | State | Direction | Distance (km) | Distance (mi) | Drive Est. | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ahaura | West Coast | SW | 37 km | 23 mi | ~37m | 🗺 View |
| Westport | West Coast | NW | 46 km | 29 mi | ~46m | 🗺 View |
| Gloriavale Christian Church | West Coast | S | 56 km | 35 mi | ~56m | 🗺 View |
| Dobson | West Coast | SW | 56 km | 35 mi | ~56m | 🗺 View |
| Runanga | West Coast | SW | 60 km | 37 mi | ~60m | 🗺 View |
| Blaketown | West Coast | SW | 67 km | 41 mi | ~1h 7m | 🗺 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 West Coast, the home state of Reefton, along with each city's aerial distance from Greymouth, West Coast'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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Greymouth | -42.4667° S | 171.2° E | 11 m | 0 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Waikowhai | -43.45° S | 169.8833° E | 51 m | 153 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Westport | -41.7526° S | 171.6037° E | 3 m | 86 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Hokitika | -42.7167° S | 170.9667° E | 6 m | 34 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Runanga | -42.3983° S | 171.2501° E | 20 m | 9 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Karoro | -42.4731° S | 171.1872° E | 15 m | 1 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Dobson | -42.45° S | 171.35° E | 55 m | 12 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Blaketown | -42.4538° S | 171.1956° E | 5 m | 1 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Ahaura | -42.3493° S | 171.5393° E | 72 m | 31 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Gloriavale Christian Church | -42.6055° S | 171.703° E | 200 m | 44 km | 🗺 View Map |
Westport Airport IATA: WSZ 48 km (30 mi) from Reefton |
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| 🗺 Map of Waikowhai |
The exact GPS location of Reefton gives business professionals, delivery operators and site planners a fixed reference point inside West Coast. 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 West Coast 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 Reefton are ready to paste straight into route planners, dispatch boards and geospatial software — see the full coordinate formats table above.
The satellite view of Reefton 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
Reefton sits within West Coast, 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 Reefton 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 West Coast. › Browse every city in West Coast
Coordinates for Reefton 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 Reefton are latitude -42.1167° and longitude 171.8667°. In directional format: 42.1167° S, 171.8667° E. These coordinates mark the center of Reefton in West Coast and work with Google Maps, OpenStreetMap and every major navigation app.
Reefton is a city in West Coast, New Zealand, on the continent of Australia And Oceania. It falls within Buller District. View its exact position on the satellite map above or check nearby cities for regional context.
In DMS (Degrees Minutes Seconds) format, Reefton sits at: Latitude 42° 7' 0" S and Longitude 171° 52' 0" E. This format is common in surveying records, printed maps and legacy GPS hardware still used by field crews on site visits.
Reefton has a population of approximately 927 people. This is roughly 2.664% of West Coast's total population. See the population rank and density figures above, or compare it against every city in West Coast.
The interactive satellite map of Reefton is embedded on this page and shows streets, buildings and terrain. You can also enter the GPS coordinates -42.1167, 171.8667 directly into Google Maps, Apple Maps or any navigation app to locate Reefton in West Coast. For broader context, explore the West Coast state map or nearby cities.
The nearest airport to Reefton is Westport Airport (WSZ), roughly 48 km away. See the Nearest Airport card in the sidebar for the exact distance in kilometers and miles.
Reefton is approximately 67 km (42 mi) from Greymouth, the capital of West Coast, measured as a straight-line distance between city centers. See the Major Cities table above for distances from other cities in West Coast.
Reefton sits at an elevation of approximately 199 meters (653 feet) above sea level — see the Geographic Profile above. Compare it against other cities in the Major Cities table for West Coast.
The closest cities to Reefton include Ahaura, Westport, Gloriavale Christian Church. See the Geographic Intelligence panel above for the full list with distances, or the nearby cities tool for a complete breakdown.
Today in Reefton, sunrise is at 07:27 AM and sunset is at 05:47 PM, giving a day length of 10h 20m. See the Sunrise & Sunset panel above, calculated directly from Reefton's GPS coordinates and updated daily.
Reefton is approximately 4,688 km (2,913 mi) from the Equator, in the southern hemisphere. It's also about 14,192 km from the Prime Meridian. See the Global Position panel above for the full breakdown.
The antipodal point of Reefton — the spot exactly opposite it through the Earth's center — falls nearest to Padrenda, Spain, roughly 2 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.
Reefton is approximately 259 km (161 mi) E of Wellington, the national capital of New Zealand, measured as a straight-line distance between city centers. See the Distance to Capitals card above.