Current Date And Time In Christchurch, United Kingdom
Monday, 27 July 2026
00:52:10 BST
Explore the interactive satellite map of Christchurch, a city in Forest, United Kingdom, located in Europe. This page provides precise GPS coordinates, latitude and longitude values, DMS (Degrees Minutes Seconds) and DDM (Degrees Decimal Minutes) formats for Christchurch — 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 Christchurch.
Professional use cases: Supply chain & logistics routing • Delivery territory mapping • Real estate site analysis • Field operations & fleet management • Market research for regional expansion into Europe • GIS platform data integration • Travel planning & proximity analysis • Strategic site selection for United Kingdom operations.
| Coordinate Format | Latitude | Longitude |
|---|---|---|
| Decimal Degrees (DD) | 50.7358° N | 1.7786° W |
| Signed Decimal Degrees | 50.7358 | -1.7786 |
| Degrees Minutes Seconds (DMS) | 50° 44' 9" N | 1° 46' 43" W |
| Degrees Decimal Minutes (DDM) | 50° 44.1466' N | 1° 46.7152' W |
| City | Christchurch |
| State | Forest (Foresto parapija) |
| Country | United Kingdom |
| Continent | Europe |
| Time Zone | +00:00 |
| Elevation | 6 m / 18 ft |
| GPS (DD) | 50.7358, -1.7786 |
Straight-line (great-circle) distance from Christchurch 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 Forest.
| City | State | Direction | Distance (km) | Distance (mi) | Drive Est. | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Poole | Forest | W | 15 km | 9 mi | ~15m | 🗺 View |
| Wimborne | Forest | NW | 16 km | 10 mi | ~16m | 🗺 View |
| Verwood | Forest | N | 17 km | 11 mi | ~17m | 🗺 View |
| Blandford Forum | Forest | NW | 30 km | 19 mi | ~30m | 🗺 View |
| Dorset | Forest | W | 40 km | 25 mi | ~40m | 🗺 View |
| Sturminster Newton | Forest | NW | 43 km | 26 mi | ~43m | 🗺 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 Forest, the home state of Christchurch, along with each city's aerial distance from the state capital. Handy reference data for routing, delivery zone mapping and GIS software.
| City Name | Latitude | Longitude | Elevation | Dist. from State Capital | Map & Coords |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Beaminster | 50.8102° N | -2.7432° W | 61 m | - | 🗺 View Map |
| Blandford Forum | 50.8569° N | -2.1654° W | 41 m | - | 🗺 View Map |
| Dorset | 50.7488° N | -2.3445° W | 60 m | - | 🗺 View Map |
| Poole | 50.7151° N | -1.9872° W | 5 m | - | 🗺 View Map |
| Sherborne | 50.9478° N | -2.5145° W | 63 m | - | 🗺 View Map |
| Sturminster Newton | 50.9251° N | -2.3046° W | 63 m | - | 🗺 View Map |
| Swanage | 0° S | 0° W | - | - | 🗺 View Map |
| Verwood | 50.879° N | -1.8654° W | 37 m | - | 🗺 View Map |
| Wimborne | 50.8005° N | -1.983° W | 25 m | - | 🗺 View Map |
Bournemouth Airport IATA: BOH 7 km (4 mi) from Christchurch |
| 🗺️ Map of other cities |
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| 🗺 Map of Sherborne |
| 🗺 Map of Beaminster |
The exact GPS location of Christchurch gives business professionals, delivery operators and site planners a fixed reference point inside Forest. 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 Forest 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 Christchurch are ready to paste straight into route planners, dispatch boards and geospatial software — see the full coordinate formats table above.
The satellite view of Christchurch 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 United Kingdom map
Christchurch sits within Forest, United Kingdom, in the Europe 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 Christchurch 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 Forest. › Browse every city in Forest
Coordinates for Christchurch 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 United Kingdom. › Country geolocation database
The GPS coordinates of Christchurch are latitude 50.7358° and longitude -1.7786°. In directional format: 50.7358° N, 1.7786° W. These coordinates mark the center of Christchurch in Forest and work with Google Maps, OpenStreetMap and every major navigation app.
Christchurch is a city in Forest, United Kingdom, on the continent of Europe. View its exact position on the satellite map above or check nearby cities for regional context.
In DMS (Degrees Minutes Seconds) format, Christchurch sits at: Latitude 50° 44' 9" N and Longitude 1° 46' 43" W. 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 Christchurch is embedded on this page and shows streets, buildings and terrain. You can also enter the GPS coordinates 50.7358, -1.7786 directly into Google Maps, Apple Maps or any navigation app to locate Christchurch in Forest. For broader context, explore the Forest state map or nearby cities.
The nearest airport to Christchurch is Bournemouth Airport (BOH), roughly 7 km away. See the Nearest Airport card in the sidebar for the exact distance in kilometers and miles.
Christchurch sits at an elevation of approximately 6 meters (18 feet) above sea level — see the Geographic Profile above. Compare it against other cities in the Major Cities table for Forest.
The closest cities to Christchurch include Poole, Wimborne, Verwood. See the Geographic Intelligence panel above for the full list with distances, or the nearby cities tool for a complete breakdown.
Today in Christchurch, sunrise is at 05:25 AM and sunset is at 09:02 PM, giving a day length of 15h 37m. See the Sunrise & Sunset panel above, calculated directly from Christchurch's GPS coordinates and updated daily.
Christchurch is approximately 5,648 km (3,509 mi) from the Equator, in the northern hemisphere. It's also about 125 km from the Prime Meridian. See the Global Position panel above for the full breakdown.
The antipodal point of Christchurch — the spot exactly opposite it through the Earth's center — falls nearest to Portobello, New Zealand, roughly 780 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.
Christchurch is approximately 144 km (89 mi) NE of London, the national capital of United Kingdom, measured as a straight-line distance between city centers. See the Distance to Capitals card above.
