Current Date And Time In Minj, Papua New Guinea
Saturday, 15 August 2026
22:22:36 PGT
State: Jiwaka Province
Currency: Papua New Guinean Kina (PGK)
Timezone: UTC +10:00 (PGT)
District: Angalimp South Wahgi
Explore the interactive satellite map of Minj, a city in Jiwaka 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 Minj — 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 Minj.
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) | 5.9075° S | 144.6916° E |
| Signed Decimal Degrees | -5.9075 | 144.6916 |
| Degrees Minutes Seconds (DMS) | 5° 54' 27" S | 144° 41' 30" E |
| Degrees Decimal Minutes (DDM) | 5° 54.4512' S | 144° 41.4954' E |
| City | Minj |
| State | Jiwaka Province (Jiwaka) |
| Country | Papua New Guinea |
| Continent | Australia And Oceania |
| District | Angalimp South Wahgi |
| Time Zone | +10:00 to +11:00 |
| Elevation | 1,607 m / 5,273 ft |
| GPS (DD) | -5.9075, 144.6916 |
Straight-line (great-circle) distance from Minj 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 Jiwaka Province.
| City | State | Direction | Distance (km) | Distance (mi) | Drive Est. | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kurumul | Jiwaka Province | NW | 9 km | 6 mi | ~9m | 🗺 View |
| Kundiawa | Chimbu Province | E | 33 km | 21 mi | ~33m | 🗺 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 Jiwaka Province, the home state of Minj, along with each city's aerial distance from Kurumul, Jiwaka 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kurumul | -5.855° S | 144.6311° E | 1,515 m | 0 km | 🗺 View Map |
Chimbu Airport IATA: CMU 34 km (21 mi) from Minj |
The exact GPS location of Minj gives business professionals, delivery operators and site planners a fixed reference point inside Jiwaka 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 Jiwaka 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 Minj are ready to paste straight into route planners, dispatch boards and geospatial software — see the full coordinate formats table above.
The satellite view of Minj 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
Minj sits within Jiwaka 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 Minj 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 Jiwaka Province. › Browse every city in Jiwaka Province
Coordinates for Minj 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 Minj are latitude -5.9075° and longitude 144.6916°. In directional format: 5.9075° S, 144.6916° E. These coordinates mark the center of Minj in Jiwaka Province and work with Google Maps, OpenStreetMap and every major navigation app.
Minj is a city in Jiwaka Province, Papua New Guinea, on the continent of Australia And Oceania. It falls within Angalimp South Wahgi. View its exact position on the satellite map above or check nearby cities for regional context.
In DMS (Degrees Minutes Seconds) format, Minj sits at: Latitude 5° 54' 27" S and Longitude 144° 41' 30" E. This format is common in surveying records, printed maps and legacy GPS hardware still used by field crews on site visits.
The interactive satellite map of Minj is embedded on this page and shows streets, buildings and terrain. You can also enter the GPS coordinates -5.9075, 144.6916 directly into Google Maps, Apple Maps or any navigation app to locate Minj in Jiwaka Province. For broader context, explore the Jiwaka Province state map or nearby cities.
The nearest airport to Minj is Chimbu Airport (CMU), roughly 34 km away. See the Nearest Airport card in the sidebar for the exact distance in kilometers and miles.
Minj is approximately 9 km (6 mi) from Kurumul, the capital of Jiwaka Province, measured as a straight-line distance between city centers. See the Major Cities table above for distances from other cities in Jiwaka Province.
Minj sits at an elevation of approximately 1,607 meters (5,273 feet) above sea level — see the Geographic Profile above. Compare it against other cities in the Major Cities table for Jiwaka Province.
The closest cities to Minj include Kurumul, Kundiawa. See the Geographic Intelligence panel above for the full list with distances, or the nearby cities tool for a complete breakdown.
Today in Minj, sunrise is at 06:27 AM and sunset is at 06:24 PM, giving a day length of 11h 57m. See the Sunrise & Sunset panel above, calculated directly from Minj's GPS coordinates and updated daily.
Minj is approximately 658 km (409 mi) from the Equator, in the southern hemisphere. It's also about 16,022 km from the Prime Meridian. See the Global Position panel above for the full breakdown.
The antipodal point of Minj — the spot exactly opposite it through the Earth's center — falls nearest to Itarema, Brazil, roughly 1,107 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.
Minj is approximately 481 km (299 mi) SE 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.
