Current Date And Time In Leuven, Belgium
Wednesday, 12 August 2026
17:50:03 CEST
State: Flanders
Currency: Euro (EUR)
Timezone: UTC +01:00 (CEST)
Population: 101,032
District: Provincie Vlaams-Brabant
Explore the interactive satellite map of Leuven, 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 Leuven — 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 Leuven.
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) | 50.8796° N | 4.7009° E |
| Signed Decimal Degrees | 50.8796 | 4.7009 |
| Degrees Minutes Seconds (DMS) | 50° 52' 47" N | 4° 42' 3" E |
| Degrees Decimal Minutes (DDM) | 50° 52.7754' N | 4° 42.0558' E |
Straight-line (great-circle) distance from Leuven 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.
| City | State | Direction | Distance (km) | Distance (mi) | Drive Est. | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wilsele | Flanders | N | 1 km | 1 mi | ~1m | 🗺 View |
| Heverlee | Flanders | S | 2 km | 1 mi | ~2m | 🗺 View |
| Blauwput | Flanders | NE | 2 km | 1 mi | ~2m | 🗺 View |
| Kessel-Lo | Flanders | E | 3 km | 2 mi | ~3m | 🗺 View |
| Herent | Flanders | NW | 4 km | 2 mi | ~4m | 🗺 View |
| Winksele | Flanders | NW | 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 Flanders, the home state of Leuven, 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 Name | Latitude | Longitude | Elevation | Dist. from State Capital | Map & Coords |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Antwerpen | 51.2205° N | 4.4003° E | 13 m | - | 🗺 View Map |
| Gent | 51.05° N | 3.7167° E | 10 m | - | 🗺 View Map |
| Brugge | 51.2089° N | 3.2242° E | 13 m | - | 🗺 View Map |
| Deurne | 51.2213° N | 4.466° E | 8 m | - | 🗺 View Map |
| Hasselt | 50.9311° N | 5.3378° E | 42 m | - | 🗺 View Map |
| Aalst | 50.936° N | 4.0355° E | 12 m | - | 🗺 View Map |
| Mechelen | 51.0257° N | 4.4776° E | 8 m | - | 🗺 View Map |
| Kortrijk | 50.828° N | 3.2649° E | 22 m | - | 🗺 View Map |
| Ostend | 51.2155° N | 2.927° E | 6 m | - | 🗺 View Map |
| Sint-Niklaas | 51.1651° N | 4.1437° E | 21 m | - | 🗺 View Map |
Brussels Airport IATA: BRU 15 km (10 mi) from Leuven |
The exact GPS location of Leuven 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 — DD, DMS and DDM — are listed above for direct use across mapping tools. › Compare Flanders 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 Leuven are ready to paste straight into route planners, dispatch boards and geospatial software — see the full coordinate formats table above.
The satellite view of Leuven 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
Leuven 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
Transportation and dispatch teams use GPS coordinates of Leuven 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
Coordinates for Leuven 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 Leuven are latitude 50.8796° and longitude 4.7009°. In directional format: 50.8796° N, 4.7009° E. These coordinates mark the center of Leuven in Flanders and work with Google Maps, OpenStreetMap and every major navigation app.
Leuven is a city in Flanders, Belgium, on the continent of Europe. It falls within Provincie Vlaams-Brabant. View its exact position on the satellite map above or check nearby cities for regional context.
In DMS (Degrees Minutes Seconds) format, Leuven sits at: Latitude 50° 52' 47" N and Longitude 4° 42' 3" E. This format is common in surveying records, printed maps and legacy GPS hardware still used by field crews on site visits.
Leuven has a population of approximately 101,032 people. This is roughly 1.481% of Flanders's total population. See the population rank and density figures above, or compare it against every city in Flanders.
The interactive satellite map of Leuven is embedded on this page and shows streets, buildings and terrain. You can also enter the GPS coordinates 50.8796, 4.7009 directly into Google Maps, Apple Maps or any navigation app to locate Leuven in Flanders. For broader context, explore the Flanders state map or nearby cities.
The nearest airport to Leuven is Brussels Airport (BRU), roughly 15 km away. See the Nearest Airport card in the sidebar for the exact distance in kilometers and miles.
Leuven sits at an elevation of approximately 28 meters (92 feet) above sea level — see the Geographic Profile above. Compare it against other cities in the Major Cities table for Flanders.
The closest cities to Leuven include Wilsele, Heverlee, Blauwput. See the Geographic Intelligence panel above for the full list with distances, or the nearby cities tool for a complete breakdown.
Today in Leuven, sunrise is at 06:22 AM and sunset is at 09:10 PM, giving a day length of 14h 47m. See the Sunrise & Sunset panel above, calculated directly from Leuven's GPS coordinates and updated daily.
Leuven is approximately 5,664 km (3,519 mi) from the Equator, in the northern hemisphere. It's also about 330 km from the Prime Meridian. See the Global Position panel above for the full breakdown.
The antipodal point of Leuven — the spot exactly opposite it through the Earth's center — falls nearest to Waitangi, 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.
Leuven is approximately 25 km (15 mi) W of Brussels, the national capital of Belgium, measured as a straight-line distance between city centers. See the Distance to Capitals card above.
