Current Date And Time In Oak Island, United States
Saturday, 15 August 2026
01:01:43 PDT
State: North Carolina
Currency: United States Dollar (USD)
Timezone: UTC -08:00 (PDT)
Population: 7,507
District: Brunswick County
Explore the interactive satellite map of Oak Island, a city in North Carolina, United States, located in North America. This page provides precise GPS coordinates, latitude and longitude values, DMS (Degrees Minutes Seconds) and DDM (Degrees Decimal Minutes) formats for Oak Island — 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 Oak Island.
Professional use cases: Supply chain & logistics routing • Delivery territory mapping • Real estate site analysis • Field operations & fleet management • Market research for regional expansion into North America • GIS platform data integration • Travel planning & proximity analysis • Strategic site selection for United States operations.
| Coordinate Format | Latitude | Longitude |
|---|---|---|
| Decimal Degrees (DD) | 33.9166° N | 78.1611° W |
| Signed Decimal Degrees | 33.9166 | -78.1611 |
| Degrees Minutes Seconds (DMS) | 33° 54' 60" N | 78° 9' 40" W |
| Degrees Decimal Minutes (DDM) | 33° 54.9936' N | 78° 9.6666' W |
| City | Oak Island |
| State | North Carolina (State of North Carolina) |
| Country | United States |
| Continent | North America |
| District | Brunswick County |
| Time Zone | -10:00 to -05:00 |
| Founded | 1999-01-01 |
| Population | 7,507 |
| Area (km²) | 51.57 km² |
| Area (mi²) | 19.91 mi² |
| Pop. Density | 145.57 /km² |
| Elevation | 3 m / 10 ft |
| GPS (DD) | 33.9166, -78.1611 |
Straight-line (great-circle) distance from Oak Island 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 North Carolina.
| City | State | Direction | Distance (km) | Distance (mi) | Drive Est. | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Long Beach | North Carolina | E | 4 km | 3 mi | ~4m | 🗺 View |
| Saint James | North Carolina | E | 4 km | 3 mi | ~4m | 🗺 View |
| Yaupon Beach | North Carolina | E | 8 km | 5 mi | ~8m | 🗺 View |
| Varnamtown | North Carolina | W | 8 km | 5 mi | ~8m | 🗺 View |
| Southport | North Carolina | E | 13 km | 8 mi | ~13m | 🗺 View |
| Holden Beach | North Carolina | W | 13 km | 8 mi | ~13m | 🗺 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 North Carolina, the home state of Oak Island, along with each city's aerial distance from Raleigh, North Carolina'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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Charlotte | 35.2271° N | -80.8431° W | 229 m | 209 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Raleigh | 35.7721° N | -78.6386° W | 96 m | 0 km | 🗺 View Map |
| West Raleigh | 35.7868° N | -78.6639° W | 122 m | 3 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Greensboro | 36.0726° N | -79.792° W | 266 m | 109 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Durham | 35.994° N | -78.8986° W | 123 m | 34 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Winston-Salem | 36.0999° N | -80.2442° W | 293 m | 149 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Fayetteville | 35.0527° N | -78.8784° W | 29 m | 83 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Cary | 35.7915° N | -78.7811° W | 152 m | 13 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Wilmington | 34.2356° N | -77.946° W | 9 m | 182 km | 🗺 View Map |
| High Point | 35.9557° N | -80.0053° W | 281 m | 125 km | 🗺 View Map |
Wilmington International Airport IATA: ILM 46 km (29 mi) from Oak Island |
The exact GPS location of Oak Island gives business professionals, delivery operators and site planners a fixed reference point inside North Carolina. 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 North Carolina 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 Oak Island are ready to paste straight into route planners, dispatch boards and geospatial software — see the full coordinate formats table above.
The satellite view of Oak Island 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 States map
Oak Island sits within North Carolina, United States, in the North America 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 Oak Island 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 North Carolina. › Browse every city in North Carolina
Coordinates for Oak Island 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 States. › Country geolocation database
The GPS coordinates of Oak Island are latitude 33.9166° and longitude -78.1611°. In directional format: 33.9166° N, 78.1611° W. These coordinates mark the center of Oak Island in North Carolina and work with Google Maps, OpenStreetMap and every major navigation app.
Oak Island is a city in North Carolina, United States, on the continent of North America. It falls within Brunswick County. View its exact position on the satellite map above or check nearby cities for regional context.
In DMS (Degrees Minutes Seconds) format, Oak Island sits at: Latitude 33° 54' 60" N and Longitude 78° 9' 40" W. This format is common in surveying records, printed maps and legacy GPS hardware still used by field crews on site visits.
Oak Island has a population of approximately 7,507 people. This is roughly 0.068% of North Carolina's total population. See the population rank and density figures above, or compare it against every city in North Carolina.
The interactive satellite map of Oak Island is embedded on this page and shows streets, buildings and terrain. You can also enter the GPS coordinates 33.9166, -78.1611 directly into Google Maps, Apple Maps or any navigation app to locate Oak Island in North Carolina. For broader context, explore the North Carolina state map or nearby cities.
The nearest airport to Oak Island is Wilmington International Airport (ILM), roughly 46 km away. See the Nearest Airport card in the sidebar for the exact distance in kilometers and miles.
Oak Island is approximately 211 km (131 mi) from Raleigh, the capital of North Carolina, measured as a straight-line distance between city centers. See the Major Cities table above for distances from other cities in North Carolina.
Oak Island sits at an elevation of approximately 3 meters (10 feet) above sea level — see the Geographic Profile above. Compare it against other cities in the Major Cities table for North Carolina.
The closest cities to Oak Island include Long Beach, Saint James, Yaupon Beach. See the Geographic Intelligence panel above for the full list with distances, or the nearby cities tool for a complete breakdown.
Today in Oak Island, sunrise is at 03:33 AM and sunset is at 05:00 PM, giving a day length of 13h 27m. See the Sunrise & Sunset panel above, calculated directly from Oak Island's GPS coordinates and updated daily.
Oak Island is approximately 3,776 km (2,346 mi) from the Equator, in the northern hemisphere. It's also about 7,220 km from the Prime Meridian. See the Global Position panel above for the full breakdown.
The antipodal point of Oak Island — the spot exactly opposite it through the Earth's center — falls nearest to Gnarabup, Australia, roughly 1,213 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.
Oak Island is approximately 1,247 km (775 mi) NW of Washington, the national capital of United States, measured as a straight-line distance between city centers. See the Distance to Capitals card above.
