Current Date And Time In Machen, United Kingdom
Wednesday, 12 August 2026
18:14:02 BST
State: Wales
Currency: Pound Sterling (GBP)
Timezone: UTC +00:00 (BST)
Population: 2,362
District: Caerphilly County Borough
Explore the interactive satellite map of Machen, a city in Wales, 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 Machen — 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 Machen.
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) | 51.596° N | 3.1419° W |
| Signed Decimal Degrees | 51.596 | -3.1419 |
| Degrees Minutes Seconds (DMS) | 51° 35' 46" N | 3° 8' 31" W |
| Degrees Decimal Minutes (DDM) | 51° 35.7594' N | 3° 8.514' W |
| City | Machen |
| State | Wales |
| Country | United Kingdom |
| Continent | Europe |
| District | Caerphilly County Borough |
| Time Zone | +00:00 |
| Population | 2,362 |
| Elevation | 55 m / 180 ft |
| GPS (DD) | 51.596, -3.1419 |
Straight-line (great-circle) distance from Machen 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 Wales.
| City | State | Direction | Distance (km) | Distance (mi) | Drive Est. | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crosskeys | Wales | NE | 3 km | 2 mi | ~3m | 🗺 View |
| Risca | Wales | NE | 3 km | 2 mi | ~3m | 🗺 View |
| Bedwas | Wales | W | 4 km | 2 mi | ~4m | 🗺 View |
| Abercarn | Wales | N | 6 km | 4 mi | ~6m | 🗺 View |
| Caerphilly | Wales | SW | 6 km | 4 mi | ~6m | 🗺 View |
| Llanbradach | Wales | W | 6 km | 4 mi | ~6m | 🗺 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 Wales, the home state of Machen, along with each city's aerial distance from Cardiff, Wales'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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cardiff | 51.48° N | -3.18° W | 17 m | 0 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Swansea | 51.6208° N | -3.9432° W | 18 m | 55 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Newport | 51.5877° N | -2.9984° W | 16 m | 17 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Rhondda | 51.659° N | -3.4489° W | 256 m | 27 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Wrexham | 53.0466° N | -2.9913° W | 87 m | 175 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Buckley | 53.1667° N | -3.0833° W | 157 m | 188 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Tonypandy | 51.622° N | -3.4554° W | 154 m | 25 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Barry | 51.3998° N | -3.2838° W | 25 m | 11 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Bridgend | 51.5058° N | -3.5772° W | 23 m | 28 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Llanelli | 51.682° N | -4.1619° W | 13 m | 71 km | 🗺 View Map |
Cardiff International Airport IATA: CWL 26 km (16 mi) from Machen |
The exact GPS location of Machen gives business professionals, delivery operators and site planners a fixed reference point inside Wales. 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 Wales 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 Machen are ready to paste straight into route planners, dispatch boards and geospatial software — see the full coordinate formats table above.
The satellite view of Machen 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
Machen sits within Wales, 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 Machen 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 Wales. › Browse every city in Wales
Coordinates for Machen 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 Machen are latitude 51.596° and longitude -3.1419°. In directional format: 51.596° N, 3.1419° W. These coordinates mark the center of Machen in Wales and work with Google Maps, OpenStreetMap and every major navigation app.
Machen is a city in Wales, United Kingdom, on the continent of Europe. It falls within Caerphilly County Borough. View its exact position on the satellite map above or check nearby cities for regional context.
In DMS (Degrees Minutes Seconds) format, Machen sits at: Latitude 51° 35' 46" N and Longitude 3° 8' 31" W. This format is common in surveying records, printed maps and legacy GPS hardware still used by field crews on site visits.
Machen has a population of approximately 2,362 people. This is roughly 0.075% of Wales's total population. See the population rank and density figures above, or compare it against every city in Wales.
The interactive satellite map of Machen is embedded on this page and shows streets, buildings and terrain. You can also enter the GPS coordinates 51.596, -3.1419 directly into Google Maps, Apple Maps or any navigation app to locate Machen in Wales. For broader context, explore the Wales state map or nearby cities.
The nearest airport to Machen is Cardiff International Airport (CWL), roughly 26 km away. See the Nearest Airport card in the sidebar for the exact distance in kilometers and miles.
Machen is approximately 13 km (8 mi) from Cardiff, the capital of Wales, measured as a straight-line distance between city centers. See the Major Cities table above for distances from other cities in Wales.
Machen sits at an elevation of approximately 55 meters (180 feet) above sea level — see the Geographic Profile above. Compare it against other cities in the Major Cities table for Wales.
The closest cities to Machen include Crosskeys, Risca, Bedwas. See the Geographic Intelligence panel above for the full list with distances, or the nearby cities tool for a complete breakdown.
Today in Machen, sunrise is at 05:51 AM and sunset is at 08:43 PM, giving a day length of 14h 52m. See the Sunrise & Sunset panel above, calculated directly from Machen's GPS coordinates and updated daily.
Machen is approximately 5,744 km (3,569 mi) from the Equator, in the northern hemisphere. It's also about 217 km from the Prime Meridian. See the Global Position panel above for the full breakdown.
The antipodal point of Machen — the spot exactly opposite it through the Earth's center — falls nearest to Papatowai, New Zealand, roughly 776 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.
Machen is approximately 209 km (130 mi) E of London, the national capital of United Kingdom, measured as a straight-line distance between city centers. See the Distance to Capitals card above.
