Current Date And Time In Rabaul, Papua New Guinea
Sunday, 16 August 2026
12:23:44 PGT
State: East New Britain Province
Currency: Papua New Guinean Kina (PGK)
Timezone: UTC +10:00 (PGT)
Population: 8,074
District: Rabaul
Explore the interactive satellite map of Rabaul, a city in East New Britain Province, Papua New Guinea, 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 Rabaul — 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 Rabaul.
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 Papua New Guinea operations.
| Coordinate Format | Latitude | Longitude |
|---|---|---|
| Decimal Degrees (DD) | 4.2004° S | 152.163° E |
| Signed Decimal Degrees | -4.2004 | 152.163 |
| Degrees Minutes Seconds (DMS) | 4° 12' 1" S | 152° 9' 47" E |
| Degrees Decimal Minutes (DDM) | 4° 12.0222' S | 152° 9.7782' E |
| City | Rabaul |
| State | East New Britain Province (East New Britain) |
| Country | Papua New Guinea |
| Continent | Australia And Oceania |
| District | Rabaul |
| Time Zone | +10:00 to +11:00 |
| Founded | 1878-01-01 |
| Population | 8,074 |
| Elevation | 12 m / 39 ft |
| GPS (DD) | -4.2004, 152.163 |
Straight-line (great-circle) distance from Rabaul 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 East New Britain Province.
| City | State | Direction | Distance (km) | Distance (mi) | Drive Est. | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kokopo | East New Britain Province | SE | 20 km | 12 mi | ~20m | 🗺 View |
| Namatanai | New Ireland | NE | 67 km | 42 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 East New Britain Province, the home state of Rabaul, along with each city's aerial distance from Kokopo, East New Britain Province'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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kokopo | -4.3432° S | 152.2687° E | 22 m | 0 km | 🗺 View Map |
Tokua Airport IATA: RAB 29 km (18 mi) from Rabaul |
The exact GPS location of Rabaul gives business professionals, delivery operators and site planners a fixed reference point inside East New Britain Province. 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 East New Britain Province 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 Rabaul are ready to paste straight into route planners, dispatch boards and geospatial software — see the full coordinate formats table above.
The satellite view of Rabaul 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 Papua New Guinea map
Rabaul sits within East New Britain Province, Papua New Guinea, 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 Rabaul 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 East New Britain Province. › Browse every city in East New Britain Province
Coordinates for Rabaul 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 Papua New Guinea. › Country geolocation database
The GPS coordinates of Rabaul are latitude -4.2004° and longitude 152.163°. In directional format: 4.2004° S, 152.163° E. These coordinates mark the center of Rabaul in East New Britain Province and work with Google Maps, OpenStreetMap and every major navigation app.
Rabaul is a city in East New Britain Province, Papua New Guinea, on the continent of Australia And Oceania. It falls within Rabaul. View its exact position on the satellite map above or check nearby cities for regional context.
In DMS (Degrees Minutes Seconds) format, Rabaul sits at: Latitude 4° 12' 1" S and Longitude 152° 9' 47" E. This format is common in surveying records, printed maps and legacy GPS hardware still used by field crews on site visits.
Rabaul has a population of approximately 8,074 people. This is roughly 2.224% of East New Britain Province's total population. See the population rank and density figures above, or compare it against every city in East New Britain Province.
The interactive satellite map of Rabaul is embedded on this page and shows streets, buildings and terrain. You can also enter the GPS coordinates -4.2004, 152.163 directly into Google Maps, Apple Maps or any navigation app to locate Rabaul in East New Britain Province. For broader context, explore the East New Britain Province state map or nearby cities.
The nearest airport to Rabaul is Tokua Airport (RAB), roughly 29 km away. See the Nearest Airport card in the sidebar for the exact distance in kilometers and miles.
Rabaul is approximately 20 km (12 mi) from Kokopo, the capital of East New Britain Province, measured as a straight-line distance between city centers. See the Major Cities table above for distances from other cities in East New Britain Province.
Rabaul sits at an elevation of approximately 12 meters (39 feet) above sea level — see the Geographic Profile above. Compare it against other cities in the Major Cities table for East New Britain Province.
The closest cities to Rabaul include Kokopo, Namatanai. See the Geographic Intelligence panel above for the full list with distances, or the nearby cities tool for a complete breakdown.
Today in Rabaul, sunrise is at 05:55 AM and sunset is at 05:56 PM, giving a day length of 12h 0m. See the Sunrise & Sunset panel above, calculated directly from Rabaul's GPS coordinates and updated daily.
Rabaul is approximately 468 km (291 mi) from the Equator, in the southern hemisphere. It's also about 16,893 km from the Prime Meridian. See the Global Position panel above for the full breakdown.
The antipodal point of Rabaul — the spot exactly opposite it through the Earth's center — falls nearest to Fernando de Noronha (Distrito Estadual), Brazil, roughly 1,028 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.
Rabaul is approximately 806 km (501 mi) SW of Port Moresby, the national capital of Papua New Guinea, measured as a straight-line distance between city centers. See the Distance to Capitals card above.
