Current Date And Time In Vanderbijlpark, South Africa
Wednesday, 12 August 2026
22:31:21 SAST
State: Gauteng
Currency: South African Rand (ZAR)
Timezone: UTC +02:00 (SAST)
Population: 246,754
District: Sedibeng District Municipality
Explore the interactive satellite map of Vanderbijlpark, a city in Gauteng, South Africa, located in Africa. This page provides precise GPS coordinates, latitude and longitude values, DMS (Degrees Minutes Seconds) and DDM (Degrees Decimal Minutes) formats for Vanderbijlpark — 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 Vanderbijlpark.
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 South Africa operations.
| Coordinate Format | Latitude | Longitude |
|---|---|---|
| Decimal Degrees (DD) | 26.7117° S | 27.838° E |
| Signed Decimal Degrees | -26.7117 | 27.838 |
| Degrees Minutes Seconds (DMS) | 26° 42' 42" S | 27° 50' 17" E |
| Degrees Decimal Minutes (DDM) | 26° 42.7026' S | 27° 50.277' E |
| City | Vanderbijlpark |
| State | Gauteng |
| Country | South Africa |
| Continent | Africa |
| District | Sedibeng District Municipality |
| Time Zone | +02:00 |
| Founded | 1949-01-01 |
| Population | 246,754 |
| Area (km²) | 178.00 km² |
| Area (mi²) | 68.73 mi² |
| Pop. Density | 1,386.26 /km² |
| Elevation | 1,485 m / 4,872 ft |
| GPS (DD) | -26.7117, 27.838 |
Straight-line (great-circle) distance from Vanderbijlpark 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 Gauteng.
| City | State | Direction | Distance (km) | Distance (mi) | Drive Est. | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vereeniging | Gauteng | NE | 10 km | 6 mi | ~10m | 🗺 View |
| Evaton | Gauteng | N | 20 km | 12 mi | ~20m | 🗺 View |
| Groenpunt | Gauteng | SE | 24 km | 15 mi | ~24m | 🗺 View |
| Meyerton | Gauteng | NE | 25 km | 15 mi | ~25m | 🗺 View |
| Orange Farm | Gauteng | N | 26 km | 16 mi | ~26m | 🗺 View |
| Poortje | Gauteng | N | 29 km | 18 mi | ~29m | 🗺 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 Gauteng, the home state of Vanderbijlpark, along with each city's aerial distance from Johannesburg, Gauteng'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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Johannesburg | -26.2023° S | 28.0436° E | 1,767 m | 0 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Pretoria | -25.7449° S | 28.1878° E | 1,332 m | 53 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Soweto | -26.2678° S | 27.8585° E | 1,632 m | 20 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Soshanguve | -25.4729° S | 28.0992° E | 1,179 m | 81 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Evaton | -26.5333° S | 27.85° E | 1,513 m | 42 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Benoni | -26.1885° S | 28.3208° E | 1,641 m | 28 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Thembisa | -25.9964° S | 28.2268° E | 1,577 m | 29 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Vereeniging | -26.6731° S | 27.9262° E | 1,445 m | 54 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Boksburg | -26.212° S | 28.2596° E | 1,624 m | 22 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Krugersdorp | -26.0858° S | 27.7752° E | 1,724 m | 30 km | 🗺 View Map |
O.R. Tambo International Airport IATA: JNB 75 km (47 mi) from Vanderbijlpark |
The exact GPS location of Vanderbijlpark gives business professionals, delivery operators and site planners a fixed reference point inside Gauteng. 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 Gauteng 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 Vanderbijlpark are ready to paste straight into route planners, dispatch boards and geospatial software — see the full coordinate formats table above.
The satellite view of Vanderbijlpark 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 South Africa map
Vanderbijlpark sits within Gauteng, South Africa, 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 Vanderbijlpark 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 Gauteng. › Browse every city in Gauteng
Coordinates for Vanderbijlpark 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 South Africa. › Country geolocation database
The GPS coordinates of Vanderbijlpark are latitude -26.7117° and longitude 27.838°. In directional format: 26.7117° S, 27.838° E. These coordinates mark the center of Vanderbijlpark in Gauteng and work with Google Maps, OpenStreetMap and every major navigation app.
Vanderbijlpark is a city in Gauteng, South Africa, on the continent of Africa. It falls within Sedibeng District Municipality. View its exact position on the satellite map above or check nearby cities for regional context.
In DMS (Degrees Minutes Seconds) format, Vanderbijlpark sits at: Latitude 26° 42' 42" S and Longitude 27° 50' 17" E. This format is common in surveying records, printed maps and legacy GPS hardware still used by field crews on site visits.
Vanderbijlpark has a population of approximately 246,754 people. See the population rank and density figures above, or compare it against every city in Gauteng.
The interactive satellite map of Vanderbijlpark is embedded on this page and shows streets, buildings and terrain. You can also enter the GPS coordinates -26.7117, 27.838 directly into Google Maps, Apple Maps or any navigation app to locate Vanderbijlpark in Gauteng. For broader context, explore the Gauteng state map or nearby cities.
The nearest airport to Vanderbijlpark is O.R. Tambo International Airport (JNB), roughly 75 km away. See the Nearest Airport card in the sidebar for the exact distance in kilometers and miles.
Vanderbijlpark is approximately 60 km (37 mi) from Johannesburg, the capital of Gauteng, measured as a straight-line distance between city centers. See the Major Cities table above for distances from other cities in Gauteng.
Vanderbijlpark sits at an elevation of approximately 1,485 meters (4,872 feet) above sea level — see the Geographic Profile above. Compare it against other cities in the Major Cities table for Gauteng.
The closest cities to Vanderbijlpark include Vereeniging, Evaton, Groenpunt. See the Geographic Intelligence panel above for the full list with distances, or the nearby cities tool for a complete breakdown.
Today in Vanderbijlpark, sunrise is at 06:38 AM and sunset is at 05:48 PM, giving a day length of 11h 10m. See the Sunrise & Sunset panel above, calculated directly from Vanderbijlpark's GPS coordinates and updated daily.
Vanderbijlpark is approximately 2,974 km (1,848 mi) from the Equator, in the southern hemisphere. It's also about 2,768 km from the Prime Meridian. See the Global Position panel above for the full breakdown.
The antipodal point of Vanderbijlpark — the spot exactly opposite it through the Earth's center — falls nearest to Huelo, United States, roughly 767 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.
Vanderbijlpark is approximately 112 km (70 mi) NE of Pretoria, the national capital of South Africa, measured as a straight-line distance between city centers. See the Distance to Capitals card above.
