Current Date And Time In Forest, Belgium
Wednesday, 12 August 2026
14:29:31 CEST
State: Brussels Capital
Currency: Euro (EUR)
Timezone: UTC +01:00 (CEST)
Population: 56,254
District: Bruxelles-Capitale
Explore the interactive satellite map of Forest, a city in Brussels Capital, Belgium, located in Europe. This page provides precise GPS coordinates, latitude and longitude values, DMS (Degrees Minutes Seconds) and DDM (Degrees Decimal Minutes) formats for Forest — 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 Forest.
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 Belgium operations.
| Coordinate Format | Latitude | Longitude |
|---|---|---|
| Decimal Degrees (DD) | 50.8168° N | 4.3278° E |
| Signed Decimal Degrees | 50.8168 | 4.3278 |
| Degrees Minutes Seconds (DMS) | 50° 49' 0" N | 4° 19' 40" E |
| Degrees Decimal Minutes (DDM) | 50° 49.0068' N | 4° 19.665' E |
| City | Forest |
| State | Brussels Capital (Brussels Hoofdstedelijk Gewest) |
| Country | Belgium |
| Continent | Europe |
| District | Bruxelles-Capitale |
| Time Zone | +01:00 |
| Population | 56,254 |
| Area (km²) | 6.30 km² |
| Area (mi²) | 2.43 mi² |
| Pop. Density | 8,929.21 /km² |
| Elevation | 52 m / 171 ft |
| GPS (DD) | 50.8168, 4.3278 |
Straight-line (great-circle) distance from Forest 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 Brussels Capital.
| City | State | Direction | Distance (km) | Distance (mi) | Drive Est. | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Saint-Gilles | Brussels Capital | NE | 2 km | 1 mi | ~2m | 🗺 View |
| Uccle | Brussels Capital | SE | 2 km | 1 mi | ~2m | 🗺 View |
| Anderlecht | Brussels Capital | NW | 2 km | 1 mi | ~2m | 🗺 View |
| Ixelles | Brussels Capital | NE | 3 km | 2 mi | ~3m | 🗺 View |
| Molenbeek-Saint-Jean | Brussels Capital | N | 4 km | 2 mi | ~4m | 🗺 View |
| Brussels | Brussels Capital | N | 4 km | 3 mi | ~4m | 🗺 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 Brussels Capital, the home state of Forest, along with each city's aerial distance from Brussels, Brussels Capital'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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brussels | 50.8505° N | 4.3488° E | 28 m | 0 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Anderlecht | 50.8362° N | 4.3145° E | 27 m | 3 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Schaerbeek | 50.8694° N | 4.3774° E | 29 m | 3 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Molenbeek-Saint-Jean | 50.8499° N | 4.3125° E | 39 m | 3 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Ixelles | 50.8333° N | 4.3667° E | 84 m | 2 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Uccle | 50.8023° N | 4.3394° E | 48 m | 5 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Woluwe-Saint-Lambert | 50.8439° N | 4.4291° E | 72 m | 6 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Jette | 50.8731° N | 4.3342° E | 41 m | 3 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Saint-Gilles | 50.8276° N | 4.3439° E | 59 m | 3 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Etterbeek | 50.8327° N | 4.3884° E | 71 m | 3 km | 🗺 View Map |
Brussels Airport IATA: BRU 14 km (9 mi) from Forest |
The exact GPS location of Forest gives business professionals, delivery operators and site planners a fixed reference point inside Brussels Capital. 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 Brussels Capital 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 Forest are ready to paste straight into route planners, dispatch boards and geospatial software — see the full coordinate formats table above.
The satellite view of Forest 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 Belgium map
Forest sits within Brussels Capital, Belgium, 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 Forest 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 Brussels Capital. › Browse every city in Brussels Capital
Coordinates for Forest 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 Belgium. › Country geolocation database
The GPS coordinates of Forest are latitude 50.8168° and longitude 4.3278°. In directional format: 50.8168° N, 4.3278° E. These coordinates mark the center of Forest in Brussels Capital and work with Google Maps, OpenStreetMap and every major navigation app.
Forest is a city in Brussels Capital, Belgium, on the continent of Europe. It falls within Bruxelles-Capitale. View its exact position on the satellite map above or check nearby cities for regional context.
In DMS (Degrees Minutes Seconds) format, Forest sits at: Latitude 50° 49' 0" N and Longitude 4° 19' 40" E. This format is common in surveying records, printed maps and legacy GPS hardware still used by field crews on site visits.
Forest has a population of approximately 56,254 people. This is roughly 4.502% of Brussels Capital's total population. See the population rank and density figures above, or compare it against every city in Brussels Capital.
The interactive satellite map of Forest is embedded on this page and shows streets, buildings and terrain. You can also enter the GPS coordinates 50.8168, 4.3278 directly into Google Maps, Apple Maps or any navigation app to locate Forest in Brussels Capital. For broader context, explore the Brussels Capital state map or nearby cities.
The nearest airport to Forest is Brussels Airport (BRU), roughly 14 km away. See the Nearest Airport card in the sidebar for the exact distance in kilometers and miles.
Forest is approximately 4 km (3 mi) from Brussels, the capital of Brussels Capital, measured as a straight-line distance between city centers. See the Major Cities table above for distances from other cities in Brussels Capital.
Forest sits at an elevation of approximately 52 meters (171 feet) above sea level — see the Geographic Profile above. Compare it against other cities in the Major Cities table for Brussels Capital.
The closest cities to Forest include Saint-Gilles, Uccle, Anderlecht. See the Geographic Intelligence panel above for the full list with distances, or the nearby cities tool for a complete breakdown.
Today in Forest, sunrise is at 06:24 AM and sunset is at 09:11 PM, giving a day length of 14h 47m. See the Sunrise & Sunset panel above, calculated directly from Forest's GPS coordinates and updated daily.
Forest is approximately 5,657 km (3,515 mi) from the Equator, in the northern hemisphere. It's also about 304 km from the Prime Meridian. See the Global Position panel above for the full breakdown.
The antipodal point of Forest — the spot exactly opposite it through the Earth's center — falls nearest to Waitangi, New Zealand, roughly 766 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.
Forest is approximately 4 km (3 mi) N of Brussels, the national capital of Belgium, measured as a straight-line distance between city centers. See the Distance to Capitals card above.
