Wingham: map, GPS coordinates, and driving directions
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Wingham sits in southwestern Ontario amid agricultural plains a short distance inland from the eastern shore of Lake Huron. The town functions as a compact local centre on county and regional maps, marking a cluster of services and crossroads for drivers moving between shoreline communities and inland towns. It is not part of a larger metropolitan area; instead it occupies a small river-valley setting surrounded by farmland and low rolling terrain. On a road map Wingham is useful as a waypoint when planning shorter rural drives and connections on provincial routes and regional roads, with local approaches converging on the town from a range of nearby communities.
On map detail Wingham sits at latitude 43.8875, longitude -81.3111 within Ontario's broader rural landscape and in the America/Toronto time zone. The town occupies a modest river valley and is surrounded by mixed farmland and patches of woodland on generally level to gently rolling terrain. The eastern shore of Lake Huron lies a short distance to the west; the community functions inland from the lake rather than as a coastal settlement. The built-up area appears compact on satellite and street maps, with a small grid of streets at the centre and lower-density residential and agricultural plots around it. Road access is provided by a network of regional and local roads radiating to neighbouring villages and larger centres beyond; these corridors are shown on provincial maps as local approaches and connectors rather than long continuous express routes. Wingham’s population is about 2,981, so map scales that show rural settlement patterns will display the town as a local centre within a wide agricultural matrix. Use the town as a navigational reference for short- to medium-distance trips across southwestern Ontario.
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Key facts
- Province / Territory: Ontario
- Population: 2,981
- Elevation: 318 m above sea level
- Time zone: America/Toronto
- Country: Canada
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The province boasts 12 universities, two of which are among the oldest in North America . It has 14,571,494 people living there (2019).
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Distances from Wingham
Straight-line and estimated road distances from Wingham to other major Canadian cities.
| City | Province | Air distance | Road estimate | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Toronto | Ontario | 156.3 km | ~200 km | Route → |
| Montréal | Quebec | 638.2 km | ~817 km | Route → |
| Vancouver | British Columbia | 3207.2 km | ~4105 km | Route → |
| Calgary | Alberta | 2563.2 km | ~3281 km | Route → |
| Edmonton | Alberta | 2564.7 km | ~3283 km | Route → |
| Ottawa | Ontario | 475.8 km | ~609 km | Route → |
| Winnipeg | Manitoba | 1371.9 km | ~1756 km | Route → |
| Quebec City | Quebec | 853.1 km | ~1092 km | Route → |
| Hamilton | Ontario | 135.7 km | ~174 km | Route → |
| Mississauga | Ontario | 137.2 km | ~176 km | Route → |
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Frequently asked questions about Wingham
Where is Wingham located?
Wingham is in Ontario, Canada. The exact geographic coordinates are latitude 43.8875 and longitude -81.3111.
What are the GPS coordinates of Wingham?
Wingham GPS coordinates in decimal degrees: latitude 43.8875, longitude -81.3111 (WGS84). Copy them directly or use the GPS Coordinates tool to find any specific point in the area.
How do I get driving directions to Wingham?
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What is the elevation of Wingham?
Wingham sits at approximately 318 metres above sea level (estimate from a public elevation dataset). Elevation can vary across the city. Use the Elevation tool to check any specific point.
How far is Wingham from Ottawa?
Straight-line distance between Wingham and Ottawa is about 476 km. Estimated road distance is around 609 km, with an indicative drive time of 5 h 59 min. For up-to-date directions, use the live route planner.
What cities are near Wingham?
Cities near Wingham include: Teeswater, Wroxeter, Gorrie, Brussels, Lucknow, Blyth.
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