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Esen, Flanders, Belgium – Belgium Flag

Current Date And Time In Esen, Belgium

Thursday, 13 August 2026
07:20:49 CEST
State: Flanders
Currency: Euro (EUR)
Timezone: UTC +01:00 (CEST)
Population: 3,152
District: Provincie West-Vlaanderen

🗺 Map of Esen, Flanders, Belgium – GPS Coordinates & Satellite View


Explore the interactive satellite map of Esen, a city in Flanders, 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 Esen β€” 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 Esen.

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.

🌍 GPS Coordinates of Esen, Flanders

📍 LATITUDE
51.029°
North (N)
📍 LONGITUDE
2.902°
East (E)
🎯 Precision: WGS84 Datum • Format: Decimal Degrees • Accuracy: ±1 meter
Coordinate FormatLatitudeLongitude
Decimal Degrees (DD)51.0294° N2.9019° E
Signed Decimal Degrees51.02942.9019
Degrees Minutes Seconds (DMS)51° 1' 46" N2° 54' 7" E
Degrees Decimal Minutes (DDM)51° 1.764' N2° 54.1134' E

☀️ Sunrise, Sunset & Day Length in Esen Today

🔥 SUNRISE
06:30 AM
🌅 SUNSET
09:15 PM
⏳ DAY LENGTH
14h 45m
🌅 SOLAR NOON
01:53 PM
Calculated for today (13 Aug 2026) from Esen’s GPS coordinates • times shown in local time.

🌐 Esen’s Global Position — Equator, Prime Meridian & Antipode

📍 DISTANCE FROM EQUATOR
5,681 km
(3,530 mi) • Esen is in the northern hemisphere
📍 DIST. FROM PRIME MERIDIAN
203 km
(126 mi) • Esen is in the eastern hemisphere
🌐 ANTIPODAL COORDINATES
51.029° S, 177.098° W
The point exactly opposite Esen through the Earth's core
If you dug a tunnel straight through the Earth's center from Esen, you'd surface nearest to Waitangi, New Zealand, about 788 km from the exact antipodal point — most of the Earth's surface opposite any given point is open ocean, so an exact land match is rare.

📊 Geographic Profile of Esen

📍 Location Details

CityEsen
StateFlanders (Vlaams Gewest)
CountryBelgium
ContinentEurope
DistrictProvincie West-Vlaanderen
Time Zone+01:00

📈 Area & Population

Population3,152
Area (km²)17.53 km²
Area (mi²)6.77 mi²
Pop. Density179.81 /km²
Elevation5 m / 16 ft
GPS (DD)51.0294, 2.9019

📊 Geographic Intelligence & Neighboring Cities

🗺 Neighboring Cities of Esen

Nearby Cities Found: 6 cities
Parent State: Flanders
Parent Country: Belgium

📈 City Size & Population Analysis

Population: 3,152
🏆 State Rank: #543 of 1026 most populous in Flanders
🏠 Share of Flanders Population: 0.046%
📏 Built-Up Area: 17.53 km²
👥 Population Density: 180 people/km²

✈️ Distance & Travel Time to Nearby Cities

Straight-line (great-circle) distance from Esen 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 Flanders.

CityStateDirectionDistance (km)Distance (mi)Drive Est.Map
VladsloFlandersNE2 km1 mi~2m🗺 View
DiksmuideFlandersW3 km2 mi~3m🗺 View
BeerstFlandersN4 km2 mi~4m🗺 View
KlerkenFlandersS4 km2 mi~4m🗺 View
WoumenFlandersSW4 km2 mi~4m🗺 View
ZarrenFlandersE4 km3 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.

🚗 Distance from Esen to Capitals

NATIONAL CAPITAL • Brussels
103 km (64 mi)
E of Esen • ~1h 43m drive (straight-line)

🏙️ GPS Coordinates of Major Cities in Flanders

Find exact latitude, longitude and elevation for the largest cities in Flanders, the home state of Esen, along with each city's aerial distance from Brussels, Flanders's state capital. Handy reference data for routing, delivery zone mapping and GIS software.

City NameLatitudeLongitudeElevationDist. from State CapitalMap & Coords
Antwerpen51.2205° N4.4003° E13 m-🗺 View Map
Gent51.05° N3.7167° E10 m-🗺 View Map
Brugge51.2089° N3.2242° E13 m-🗺 View Map
Leuven50.8796° N4.7009° E28 m-🗺 View Map
Deurne51.2213° N4.466° E8 m-🗺 View Map
Hasselt50.9311° N5.3378° E42 m-🗺 View Map
Aalst50.936° N4.0355° E12 m-🗺 View Map
Mechelen51.0257° N4.4776° E8 m-🗺 View Map
Kortrijk50.828° N3.2649° E22 m-🗺 View Map
Ostend51.2155° N2.927° E6 m-🗺 View Map
✈️ Nearest Airport
Ostend-Bruges International Airport
IATA: OST
19 km (12 mi) from Esen
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🌍 Esen Map Guide – Location Intelligence & Geographic Reference

📍 Why GPS Coordinates of Esen Matter

The exact GPS location of Esen gives business professionals, delivery operators and site planners a fixed reference point inside Flanders. 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 β€” DD, DMS and DDM β€” are listed above for direct use across mapping tools. › Compare Flanders state-level map data

📈 Coordinate Formats for Esen Mapping

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 Esen are ready to paste straight into route planners, dispatch boards and geospatial software — see the full coordinate formats table above.

🗺 Satellite Map Uses for Esen

The satellite view of Esen 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

🌎 Regional Position of Esen in Flanders

Esen sits within Flanders, 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

🚚 Logistics & Route Planning with Esen Coordinates

Transportation and dispatch teams use GPS coordinates of Esen 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 Flanders. › Browse every city in Flanders

💻 Using Esen Location Data in Business Platforms

Coordinates for Esen 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

📊 How to Use Esen Map Data

🔠 Copy & Use CoordinatesUse the latitude and longitude of Esen directly in Google Maps, navigation apps, mapping software or API integrations. Three coordinate formats are listed for maximum compatibility across tools.
🚛 Explore Nearby CitiesUse the nearby cities tool to find every town and city close to Esen. Ideal for coverage planning, cross-town logistics and regional market research.
🏝 Compare Flanders CitiesAccess the full city directory for Flanders ranked by population, area and density for precise site comparisons and territory planning.

❓ Frequently Asked Questions About Esen Location & Map

📍 What are the GPS coordinates of Esen?

The GPS coordinates of Esen are latitude 51.0294° and longitude 2.9019°. In directional format: 51.0294° N, 2.9019° E. These coordinates mark the center of Esen in Flanders and work with Google Maps, OpenStreetMap and every major navigation app.

🌎 Where is Esen located?

Esen is a city in Flanders, Belgium, on the continent of Europe. It falls within Provincie West-Vlaanderen. View its exact position on the satellite map above or check nearby cities for regional context.

📈 What are the DMS coordinates of Esen?

In DMS (Degrees Minutes Seconds) format, Esen sits at: Latitude 51° 1' 46" N and Longitude 2° 54' 7" E. This format is common in surveying records, printed maps and legacy GPS hardware still used by field crews on site visits.

👥 What is the population of Esen?

Esen has a population of approximately 3,152 people. This is roughly 0.046% of Flanders's total population. See the population rank and density figures above, or compare it against every city in Flanders.

🗺 How can I view Esen on a satellite map?

The interactive satellite map of Esen is embedded on this page and shows streets, buildings and terrain. You can also enter the GPS coordinates 51.0294, 2.9019 directly into Google Maps, Apple Maps or any navigation app to locate Esen in Flanders. For broader context, explore the Flanders state map or nearby cities.

✈️ What is the nearest airport to Esen?

The nearest airport to Esen is Ostend-Bruges International Airport (OST), roughly 19 km away. See the Nearest Airport card in the sidebar for the exact distance in kilometers and miles.

⛰️ What is the elevation of Esen?

Esen sits at an elevation of approximately 5 meters (16 feet) above sea level — see the Geographic Profile above. Compare it against other cities in the Major Cities table for Flanders.

🗺 Which cities are closest to Esen?

The closest cities to Esen include Vladslo, Diksmuide, Beerst. See the Geographic Intelligence panel above for the full list with distances, or the nearby cities tool for a complete breakdown.

☀️ What time does the sun rise and set in Esen today?

Today in Esen, sunrise is at 06:30 AM and sunset is at 09:15 PM, giving a day length of 14h 45m. See the Sunrise & Sunset panel above, calculated directly from Esen's GPS coordinates and updated daily.

📍 How far is Esen from the Equator?

Esen is approximately 5,681 km (3,530 mi) from the Equator, in the northern hemisphere. It's also about 203 km from the Prime Meridian. See the Global Position panel above for the full breakdown.

🌐 What is on the exact opposite side of the Earth from Esen?

The antipodal point of Esen — the spot exactly opposite it through the Earth's center — falls nearest to Waitangi, New Zealand, roughly 788 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.

🚗 How far is Esen from Brussels, the capital of Belgium?

Esen is approximately 103 km (64 mi) E of Brussels, the national capital of Belgium, measured as a straight-line distance between city centers. See the Distance to Capitals card above.