Current Date And Time In Hastings, Sierra Leone
Wednesday, 12 August 2026
17:10:47 GMT
Explore the interactive satellite map of Hastings, a city in Western Area, Sierra Leone, located in Africa. This page provides precise GPS coordinates, latitude and longitude values, DMS (Degrees Minutes Seconds) and DDM (Degrees Decimal Minutes) formats for Hastings — 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 Hastings.
Professional use cases: Supply chain & logistics routing • Delivery territory mapping • Real estate site analysis • Field operations & fleet management • Market research for regional expansion into Africa • GIS platform data integration • Travel planning & proximity analysis • Strategic site selection for Sierra Leone operations.
| Coordinate Format | Latitude | Longitude |
|---|---|---|
| Decimal Degrees (DD) | 8.3799° N | 13.1369° W |
| Signed Decimal Degrees | 8.3799 | -13.1369 |
| Degrees Minutes Seconds (DMS) | 8° 22' 48" N | 13° 8' 13" W |
| Degrees Decimal Minutes (DDM) | 8° 22.7964' N | 13° 8.2158' W |
| City | Hastings |
| State | Western Area |
| Country | Sierra Leone |
| Continent | Africa |
| Time Zone | +00:00 |
| Population | 5,121 |
| Elevation | 50 m / 164 ft |
| GPS (DD) | 8.3799, -13.1369 |
Straight-line (great-circle) distance from Hastings 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 Western Area.
| City | State | Direction | Distance (km) | Distance (mi) | Drive Est. | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Waterloo | Western Area | SE | 9 km | 5 mi | ~9m | 🗺 View |
| Kent | Western Area | SE | 9 km | 6 mi | ~9m | 🗺 View |
| Freetown | Western Area | NW | 16 km | 10 mi | ~16m | 🗺 View |
| Pendembu | Western Area | NW | 17 km | 10 mi | ~17m | 🗺 View |
| Goderich | Western Area | W | 17 km | 11 mi | ~17m | 🗺 View |
| Dublin | Western Area | S | 28 km | 17 mi | ~28m | 🗺 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 Western Area, the home state of Hastings, along with each city's aerial distance from Freetown, Western Area'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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Freetown | 8.4871° N | -13.2356° W | 38 m | 0 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Waterloo | 8.3389° N | -13.0709° W | 23 m | 24 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Goderich | 8.4276° N | -13.286° W | 10 m | 9 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Kent | 8.3333° N | -13.0667° W | 1 m | 25 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Dublin | 8.1375° N | -13.1927° W | 23 m | 39 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Biama | 0° S | 0° W | - | 1,744 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Daru | 0° S | 0° W | - | 1,744 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Kailahun | 8.2802° N | -10.5718° W | 301 m | 294 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Kenema | 7.8632° N | -11.1957° W | 173 m | 235 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Koidu | 8.6448° N | -10.9694° W | 385 m | 250 km | 🗺 View Map |
Lungi International Airport IATA: FNA 27 km (17 mi) from Hastings |
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The exact GPS location of Hastings gives business professionals, delivery operators and site planners a fixed reference point inside Western Area. 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 Western Area 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 Hastings are ready to paste straight into route planners, dispatch boards and geospatial software — see the full coordinate formats table above.
The satellite view of Hastings 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 Sierra Leone map
Hastings sits within Western Area, Sierra Leone, in the Africa 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 Hastings 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 Western Area. › Browse every city in Western Area
Coordinates for Hastings 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 Sierra Leone. › Country geolocation database
The GPS coordinates of Hastings are latitude 8.3799° and longitude -13.1369°. In directional format: 8.3799° N, 13.1369° W. These coordinates mark the center of Hastings in Western Area and work with Google Maps, OpenStreetMap and every major navigation app.
Hastings is a city in Western Area, Sierra Leone, on the continent of Africa. View its exact position on the satellite map above or check nearby cities for regional context.
In DMS (Degrees Minutes Seconds) format, Hastings sits at: Latitude 8° 22' 48" N and Longitude 13° 8' 13" W. This format is common in surveying records, printed maps and legacy GPS hardware still used by field crews on site visits.
Hastings has a population of approximately 5,121 people. See the population rank and density figures above, or compare it against every city in Western Area.
The interactive satellite map of Hastings is embedded on this page and shows streets, buildings and terrain. You can also enter the GPS coordinates 8.3799, -13.1369 directly into Google Maps, Apple Maps or any navigation app to locate Hastings in Western Area. For broader context, explore the Western Area state map or nearby cities.
The nearest airport to Hastings is Lungi International Airport (FNA), roughly 27 km away. See the Nearest Airport card in the sidebar for the exact distance in kilometers and miles.
Hastings is approximately 16 km (10 mi) from Freetown, the capital of Western Area, measured as a straight-line distance between city centers. See the Major Cities table above for distances from other cities in Western Area.
Hastings sits at an elevation of approximately 50 meters (164 feet) above sea level — see the Geographic Profile above. Compare it against other cities in the Major Cities table for Western Area.
The closest cities to Hastings include Waterloo, Kent, Freetown. See the Geographic Intelligence panel above for the full list with distances, or the nearby cities tool for a complete breakdown.
Today in Hastings, sunrise is at 06:44 AM and sunset is at 07:11 PM, giving a day length of 12h 27m. See the Sunrise & Sunset panel above, calculated directly from Hastings's GPS coordinates and updated daily.
Hastings is approximately 933 km (580 mi) from the Equator, in the northern hemisphere. It's also about 1,447 km from the Prime Meridian. See the Global Position panel above for the full breakdown.
The antipodal point of Hastings — the spot exactly opposite it through the Earth's center — falls nearest to Lata, Solomon Islands, roughly 286 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.
Hastings is approximately 16 km (10 mi) NW of Freetown, the national capital of Sierra Leone, measured as a straight-line distance between city centers. See the Distance to Capitals card above.
