Current Date And Time In Aitape, Papua New Guinea
Saturday, 15 August 2026
01:11:54 PGT
State: Sandaun Province
Currency: Papua New Guinean Kina (PGK)
Timezone: UTC +10:00 (PGT)
Population: 5,547
Explore the interactive satellite map of Aitape, a city in Sandaun 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 Aitape — 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 Aitape.
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) | 3.137° S | 142.3491° E |
| Signed Decimal Degrees | -3.137 | 142.3491 |
| Degrees Minutes Seconds (DMS) | 3° 8' 13" S | 142° 20' 57" E |
| Degrees Decimal Minutes (DDM) | 3° 8.2182' S | 142° 20.9478' E |
| City | Aitape |
| State | Sandaun Province (Sandaun) |
| Country | Papua New Guinea |
| Continent | Australia And Oceania |
| Time Zone | +10:00 to +11:00 |
| Founded | 1905-01-01 |
| Population | 5,547 |
| Elevation | 7 m / 23 ft |
| GPS (DD) | -3.137, 142.3491 |
Straight-line (great-circle) distance from Aitape 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 Sandaun Province.
| City | State | Direction | Distance (km) | Distance (mi) | Drive Est. | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vanimo | Sandaun Province | NW | 127 km | 79 mi | ~2h 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 Sandaun Province, the home state of Aitape, along with each city's aerial distance from Vanimo, Sandaun 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vanimo | -2.6837° S | 141.302° E | 5 m | 0 km | 🗺 View Map |
Vanimo Airport IATA: VAI 126 km (78 mi) from Aitape |
The exact GPS location of Aitape gives business professionals, delivery operators and site planners a fixed reference point inside Sandaun 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 Sandaun 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 Aitape are ready to paste straight into route planners, dispatch boards and geospatial software — see the full coordinate formats table above.
The satellite view of Aitape 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
Aitape sits within Sandaun 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 Aitape 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 Sandaun Province. › Browse every city in Sandaun Province
Coordinates for Aitape 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 Aitape are latitude -3.137° and longitude 142.3491°. In directional format: 3.137° S, 142.3491° E. These coordinates mark the center of Aitape in Sandaun Province and work with Google Maps, OpenStreetMap and every major navigation app.
Aitape is a city in Sandaun Province, Papua New Guinea, on the continent of Australia And Oceania. View its exact position on the satellite map above or check nearby cities for regional context.
In DMS (Degrees Minutes Seconds) format, Aitape sits at: Latitude 3° 8' 13" S and Longitude 142° 20' 57" E. This format is common in surveying records, printed maps and legacy GPS hardware still used by field crews on site visits.
Aitape has a population of approximately 5,547 people. This is roughly 2.039% of Sandaun Province's total population. See the population rank and density figures above, or compare it against every city in Sandaun Province.
The interactive satellite map of Aitape is embedded on this page and shows streets, buildings and terrain. You can also enter the GPS coordinates -3.137, 142.3491 directly into Google Maps, Apple Maps or any navigation app to locate Aitape in Sandaun Province. For broader context, explore the Sandaun Province state map or nearby cities.
The nearest airport to Aitape is Vanimo Airport (VAI), roughly 126 km away. See the Nearest Airport card in the sidebar for the exact distance in kilometers and miles.
Aitape is approximately 127 km (79 mi) from Vanimo, the capital of Sandaun Province, measured as a straight-line distance between city centers. See the Major Cities table above for distances from other cities in Sandaun Province.
Aitape sits at an elevation of approximately 7 meters (23 feet) above sea level — see the Geographic Profile above. Compare it against other cities in the Major Cities table for Sandaun Province.
The closest cities to Aitape include Vanimo. See the Geographic Intelligence panel above for the full list with distances, or the nearby cities tool for a complete breakdown.
Today in Aitape, sunrise is at 06:34 AM and sunset is at 06:36 PM, giving a day length of 12h 2m. See the Sunrise & Sunset panel above, calculated directly from Aitape's GPS coordinates and updated daily.
Aitape is approximately 349 km (217 mi) from the Equator, in the southern hemisphere. It's also about 15,823 km from the Prime Meridian. See the Global Position panel above for the full breakdown.
The antipodal point of Aitape — the spot exactly opposite it through the Earth's center — falls nearest to Itarema, Brazil, roughly 719 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.
Aitape is approximately 882 km (548 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.
