Current Date And Time In Waikowhai, New Zealand
Saturday, 15 August 2026
03:35:16 NZST
State: West Coast
Currency: New Zealand Dollar (NZD)
Timezone: UTC +12:00 (NZST)
Population: 5,550
District: Westland District
Explore the interactive satellite map of Waikowhai, 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 Waikowhai — 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 Waikowhai.
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) | 43.45° S | 169.8833° E |
| Signed Decimal Degrees | -43.45 | 169.8833 |
| Degrees Minutes Seconds (DMS) | 43° 27' 0" S | 169° 52' 60" E |
| Degrees Decimal Minutes (DDM) | 43° 27' S | 169° 52.9998' E |
| City | Waikowhai |
| State | West Coast |
| Country | New Zealand |
| Continent | Australia And Oceania |
| District | Westland District |
| Time Zone | +12:00 |
| Population | 5,550 |
| Elevation | 51 m / 167 ft |
| GPS (DD) | -43.45, 169.8833 |
Straight-line (great-circle) distance from Waikowhai 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hokitika | West Coast | NE | 120 km | 75 mi | ~1h 60m | 🗺 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 Waikowhai, 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 |
| 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 |
| Reefton | -42.1167° S | 171.8667° E | 199 m | 67 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 |
Hokitika Airfield IATA: HKK 121 km (75 mi) from Waikowhai |
The exact GPS location of Waikowhai 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 Waikowhai are ready to paste straight into route planners, dispatch boards and geospatial software — see the full coordinate formats table above.
The satellite view of Waikowhai 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
Waikowhai 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 Waikowhai 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 Waikowhai 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 Waikowhai are latitude -43.45° and longitude 169.8833°. In directional format: 43.45° S, 169.8833° E. These coordinates mark the center of Waikowhai in West Coast and work with Google Maps, OpenStreetMap and every major navigation app.
Waikowhai is a city in West Coast, New Zealand, on the continent of Australia And Oceania. It falls within Westland District. View its exact position on the satellite map above or check nearby cities for regional context.
In DMS (Degrees Minutes Seconds) format, Waikowhai sits at: Latitude 43° 27' 0" S and Longitude 169° 52' 60" E. This format is common in surveying records, printed maps and legacy GPS hardware still used by field crews on site visits.
Waikowhai has a population of approximately 5,550 people. This is roughly 15.948% 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 Waikowhai is embedded on this page and shows streets, buildings and terrain. You can also enter the GPS coordinates -43.45, 169.8833 directly into Google Maps, Apple Maps or any navigation app to locate Waikowhai in West Coast. For broader context, explore the West Coast state map or nearby cities.
The nearest airport to Waikowhai is Hokitika Airfield (HKK), roughly 121 km away. See the Nearest Airport card in the sidebar for the exact distance in kilometers and miles.
Waikowhai is approximately 153 km (95 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.
Waikowhai sits at an elevation of approximately 51 meters (167 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 Waikowhai include Hokitika. See the Geographic Intelligence panel above for the full list with distances, or the nearby cities tool for a complete breakdown.
Today in Waikowhai, sunrise is at 07:35 AM and sunset is at 05:55 PM, giving a day length of 10h 20m. See the Sunrise & Sunset panel above, calculated directly from Waikowhai's GPS coordinates and updated daily.
Waikowhai is approximately 4,837 km (3,005 mi) from the Equator, in the southern hemisphere. It's also about 13,729 km from the Prime Meridian. See the Global Position panel above for the full breakdown.
The antipodal point of Waikowhai — the spot exactly opposite it through the Earth's center — falls nearest to Mugia, Spain, roughly 82 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.
Waikowhai is approximately 468 km (291 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.