Explore the interactive satellite map of Western Highlands Province, a state or administrative region of 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 Western Highlands Province — all essential for geographic navigation, logistics planning, GIS integration and location intelligence workflows. View the live satellite map to explore terrain, borders and urban structure of Western Highlands Province in Papua New Guinea.
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) | 5.831° S | 144.172° E |
| Signed Decimal Degrees | -5.831 | 144.172 |
| Degrees Minutes Seconds (DMS) | 5° 49' 52" S | 144° 10' 19" E |
| Degrees Decimal Minutes (DDM) | 5° 49.862' S | 144° 10.3202' E |
| State / Region | Western Highlands Province (Western Highlands) |
| Country | Papua New Guinea |
| Continent | Australia And Oceania |
| Capital | Mount Hagen |
| State Code | WHM |
| Time Zone | +10:00 to +11:00 |
| Districts | 8 |
| Population | 515,000 |
| Area (km²) | 4,299.00 km² |
| Area (mi²) | 1,659.85 mi² |
| Pop. Density | 57.37 /km² |
| Elevation | 1,966 m / 6,450 ft |
| Area Rank | #20 in Papua New Guinea |
| Population Rank | #4 of 22 in Papua New Guinea |
| GPS (DD) | -5.831, 144.172 |
Straight-line (great-circle) distance from Western Highlands Province to each nearby state, calculated using the Haversine formula. Estimated travel time is based on a standard drive speed of 80 km/h. Use this data for logistics routing, delivery time estimates and regional market coverage planning across Papua New Guinea.
| State | Country | Direction | Distance (km) | Distance (mi) | Drive Est. | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jiwaka Province | Papua New Guinea | E | 39 km | 24 mi | ~29m | 🗺 View |
| Enga Province | Papua New Guinea | NW | 90 km | 56 mi | ~1h 7m | 🗺 View |
| Southern Highlands Province | Papua New Guinea | SW | 94 km | 58 mi | ~1h 10m | 🗺 View |
| Chimbu Province | Papua New Guinea | SE | 94 km | 58 mi | ~1h 10m | 🗺 View |
| Madang Province | Papua New Guinea | NE | 142 km | 88 mi | ~1h 47m | 🗺 View |
| Gulf Province | Papua New Guinea | S | 154 km | 96 mi | ~1h 55m | 🗺 View |
Note: Distances are straight-line (great-circle) between state geographic centers. Actual road distances and travel times will vary based on route and conditions.
Some states or territories listed above (such as island regions) may not be reachable by road — sea or air travel may be required for those destinations.
Find exact latitude, longitude and elevation for the most populous cities in Western Highlands Province, along with each city's aerial distance from Mount Hagen, Western Highlands Province's state capital. Handy for travel planning, delivery zone mapping and pinpointing locations on GPS devices or GIS software.
| City Name | Latitude | Longitude | Elevation | Dist. from State Capital | Map & Coords |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mount Hagen | -5.8575° S | 144.2306° E | 1,728 m | 0 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Rauna | -5.7359° S | 144.2883° E | 1,587 m | 15 km | 🗺 View Map |
The precise GPS location of Western Highlands Province is a critical reference point for logistics professionals, supply chain managers and route planners working across Papua New Guinea. Accurate coordinates enable satellite-based navigation, geofencing for fleet management, territory boundary definition and proximity analysis for new market entry. All three coordinate formats — DD, DMS and DDM — are provided for maximum compatibility across platforms. › Compare country geolocation data
Decimal Degrees (DD) are the standard format in web mapping APIs and mapping platforms. DMS (Degrees Minutes Seconds) is used in traditional surveying, military navigation and printed maps. DDM (Degrees Decimal Minutes) is preferred in marine and aviation contexts. All three formats for Western Highlands Province on this page are ready for direct use in location-based services, geospatial analysis and field operations in Papua New Guinea.
The satellite view of Western Highlands Province helps professionals identify terrain, land use patterns, urban density, road networks and natural features. Real estate analysts use it for property assessment and land development planning. Infrastructure teams rely on satellite maps for utility corridor planning, tower siting and construction evaluation. › View Papua New Guinea national map
Western Highlands Province occupies a distinct geographic zone within Papua New Guinea in the Australia And Oceania region. Its geographic position influences trade connectivity, transportation access and regional economic activity. Location intelligence from this mapping data supports market territory delineation, competitor proximity analysis and strategic distribution network design. › Explore nearby states
Transportation teams use GPS coordinates of Western Highlands Province for last-mile delivery routing, warehouse placement analysis and freight corridor optimization. The geographic centroid provides a reliable starting point for distance calculations, zone pricing models and delivery time estimates across Papua New Guinea. Combined with city-level data, this supports granular route design for B2B and B2C operations. › Time zone reference
Coordinates for Western Highlands Province 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 region-specific 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 Western Highlands Province are latitude -5.831° and longitude 144.172°. In directional format: 5.831° S, 144.172° E. These coordinates represent the geographic center of Western Highlands Province in Papua New Guinea and work with all major mapping platforms including Google Maps and OpenStreetMap.
Western Highlands Province is a state or administrative region of Papua New Guinea, located in Australia And Oceania. Its capital city is Mount Hagen. View the exact position of Western Highlands Province on the satellite map above or explore nearby states for regional context.
In DMS (Degrees Minutes Seconds) format, Western Highlands Province is at: Latitude 5° 49' 52" S and Longitude 144° 10' 19" E. This format is standard for traditional surveying, military navigation, printed topographic maps and older GPS devices commonly used in field operations.
Western Highlands Province covers a total area of approximately 4,299.00 km² (1,659.85 mi²). This is roughly 0.93% of Papua New Guinea's total national area. For area comparisons visit our country area database.
The interactive satellite map of Western Highlands Province is embedded on this page and shows the region's terrain, road network and borders. You can also enter the GPS coordinates -5.831, 144.172 directly into Google Maps, Apple Maps or any navigation app to locate Western Highlands Province in Papua New Guinea. For broader context, explore the Papua New Guinea national map or nearby states.
Today in Western Highlands Province, sunrise is at 06:20 AM and sunset is at 06:23 PM, giving a day length of 12h 3m. See the Sunrise & Sunset panel above, calculated directly from Western Highlands Province's GPS coordinates and updated daily.
Western Highlands Province is approximately 649 km (403 mi) from the Equator, in the southern hemisphere. It's also about 15,966 km from the Prime Meridian. See the Global Position panel above for the full breakdown.
The antipodal point of Western Highlands Province — the spot exactly opposite it through the Earth's center — falls nearest to Itarema, Brazil, roughly 1,074 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 place.
