Current Date And Time In Hornu, Belgium
Wednesday, 12 August 2026
16:31:35 CEST
State: Wallonia
Currency: Euro (EUR)
Timezone: UTC +01:00 (CEST)
Population: 8,793
District: Province du Hainaut
Explore the interactive satellite map of Hornu, a city in Wallonia, 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 Hornu — 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 Hornu.
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) | 50.4328° N | 3.8274° E |
| Signed Decimal Degrees | 50.4328 | 3.8274 |
| Degrees Minutes Seconds (DMS) | 50° 25' 58" N | 3° 49' 38" E |
| Degrees Decimal Minutes (DDM) | 50° 25.968' N | 3° 49.6416' E |
Straight-line (great-circle) distance from Hornu 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 Wallonia.
| City | State | Direction | Distance (km) | Distance (mi) | Drive Est. | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Saint-Ghislain | Wallonia | N | 2 km | 1 mi | ~2m | 🗺 View |
| Wasmuel | Wallonia | NE | 2 km | 1 mi | ~2m | 🗺 View |
| Boussu | Wallonia | W | 2 km | 1 mi | ~2m | 🗺 View |
| Wasmes | Wallonia | SE | 2 km | 2 mi | ~2m | 🗺 View |
| Quaregnon | Wallonia | E | 3 km | 2 mi | ~3m | 🗺 View |
| Colfontaine | Wallonia | SE | 3 km | 2 mi | ~3m | 🗺 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 Wallonia, the home state of Hornu, along with each city's aerial distance from Namur, Wallonia'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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Charleroi | 50.4114° N | 4.4445° E | 136 m | 31 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Liège | 50.6337° N | 5.5675° E | 66 m | 53 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Namur | 50.4669° N | 4.8675° E | 88 m | 0 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Mons | 50.4541° N | 3.9523° E | 56 m | 65 km | 🗺 View Map |
| La Louvière | 50.4866° N | 4.1879° E | 133 m | 48 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Tournai | 50.6072° N | 3.3893° E | 24 m | 106 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Seraing | 50.5836° N | 5.5012° E | 185 m | 47 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Verviers | 50.5891° N | 5.8624° E | 201 m | 72 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Mouscron | 50.745° N | 3.2064° E | 53 m | 121 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Braine-l'Alleud | 50.6836° N | 4.3678° E | 93 m | 43 km | 🗺 View Map |
Brussels South Charleroi Airport IATA: CRL 45 km (28 mi) from Hornu |
The exact GPS location of Hornu gives business professionals, delivery operators and site planners a fixed reference point inside Wallonia. 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 Wallonia 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 Hornu are ready to paste straight into route planners, dispatch boards and geospatial software — see the full coordinate formats table above.
The satellite view of Hornu 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
Hornu sits within Wallonia, 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 Hornu 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 Wallonia. › Browse every city in Wallonia
Coordinates for Hornu 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 Hornu are latitude 50.4328° and longitude 3.8274°. In directional format: 50.4328° N, 3.8274° E. These coordinates mark the center of Hornu in Wallonia and work with Google Maps, OpenStreetMap and every major navigation app.
Hornu is a city in Wallonia, Belgium, on the continent of Europe. It falls within Province du Hainaut. View its exact position on the satellite map above or check nearby cities for regional context.
In DMS (Degrees Minutes Seconds) format, Hornu sits at: Latitude 50° 25' 58" N and Longitude 3° 49' 38" E. This format is common in surveying records, printed maps and legacy GPS hardware still used by field crews on site visits.
Hornu has a population of approximately 8,793 people. This is roughly 0.238% of Wallonia's total population. See the population rank and density figures above, or compare it against every city in Wallonia.
The interactive satellite map of Hornu is embedded on this page and shows streets, buildings and terrain. You can also enter the GPS coordinates 50.4328, 3.8274 directly into Google Maps, Apple Maps or any navigation app to locate Hornu in Wallonia. For broader context, explore the Wallonia state map or nearby cities.
The nearest airport to Hornu is Brussels South Charleroi Airport (CRL), roughly 45 km away. See the Nearest Airport card in the sidebar for the exact distance in kilometers and miles.
Hornu is approximately 74 km (46 mi) from Namur, the capital of Wallonia, measured as a straight-line distance between city centers. See the Major Cities table above for distances from other cities in Wallonia.
Hornu sits at an elevation of approximately 30 meters (98 feet) above sea level — see the Geographic Profile above. Compare it against other cities in the Major Cities table for Wallonia.
The closest cities to Hornu include Saint-Ghislain, Wasmuel, Boussu. See the Geographic Intelligence panel above for the full list with distances, or the nearby cities tool for a complete breakdown.
Today in Hornu, sunrise is at 06:27 AM and sunset is at 09:12 PM, giving a day length of 14h 45m. See the Sunrise & Sunset panel above, calculated directly from Hornu's GPS coordinates and updated daily.
Hornu is approximately 5,614 km (3,488 mi) from the Equator, in the northern hemisphere. It's also about 271 km from the Prime Meridian. See the Global Position panel above for the full breakdown.
The antipodal point of Hornu — the spot exactly opposite it through the Earth's center — falls nearest to Waitangi, New Zealand, roughly 721 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.
Hornu is approximately 59 km (37 mi) NE of Brussels, the national capital of Belgium, measured as a straight-line distance between city centers. See the Distance to Capitals card above.
