Current Date And Time In Besançon, France
Tuesday, 11 August 2026
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Explore the interactive satellite map of Besançon, a city in Bourgogne, France, located in Europe. This page provides precise GPS coordinates, latitude and longitude values, DMS (Degrees Minutes Seconds) and DDM (Degrees Decimal Minutes) formats for Besançon — 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 Besançon.
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 France operations.
| Coordinate Format | Latitude | Longitude |
|---|---|---|
| Decimal Degrees (DD) | 47.2488° N | 6.0182° E |
| Signed Decimal Degrees | 47.2488 | 6.0182 |
| Degrees Minutes Seconds (DMS) | 47° 14' 56" N | 6° 1' 5" E |
| Degrees Decimal Minutes (DDM) | 47° 14.9268' N | 6° 1.089' E |
Straight-line (great-circle) distance from Besançon 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 Bourgogne.
| City | State | Direction | Distance (km) | Distance (mi) | Drive Est. | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| École-Valentin | Bourgogne | NW | 3 km | 2 mi | ~3m | 🗺 View |
| Pirey | Bourgogne | W | 4 km | 3 mi | ~4m | 🗺 View |
| Chalezeule | Bourgogne | E | 4 km | 3 mi | ~4m | 🗺 View |
| Beure | Bourgogne | S | 5 km | 3 mi | ~5m | 🗺 View |
| Morre | Bourgogne | SE | 5 km | 3 mi | ~5m | 🗺 View |
| Montfaucon | Bourgogne | E | 5 km | 3 mi | ~5m | 🗺 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 Bourgogne, the home state of Besançon, along with each city's aerial distance from Dijon, Bourgogne'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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dijon | 47.3134° N | 5.0139° E | 240 m | 0 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Belfort | 47.6422° N | 6.8539° E | 362 m | 143 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Chalon-sur-Saône | 46.7811° N | 4.8537° E | 179 m | 60 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Nevers | 46.9896° N | 3.159° E | 192 m | 145 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Auxerre | 47.7996° N | 3.5703° E | 120 m | 121 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Mâcon | 46.3141° N | 4.8282° E | 208 m | 112 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Saint-Leu | 46.7306° N | 4.5008° E | 366 m | 76 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Montbéliard | 47.5096° N | 6.7982° E | 327 m | 136 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Sens | 48.1974° N | 3.2833° E | 78 m | 162 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Dole | 47.0923° N | 5.4897° E | 227 m | 44 km | 🗺 View Map |
Dole Tavaux Airport IATA: DLE 50 km (31 mi) from Besançon |
The exact GPS location of Besançon gives business professionals, delivery operators and site planners a fixed reference point inside Bourgogne. 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 Bourgogne 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 Besançon are ready to paste straight into route planners, dispatch boards and geospatial software — see the full coordinate formats table above.
The satellite view of Besançon 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 France map
Besançon sits within Bourgogne, France, 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 Besançon 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 Bourgogne. › Browse every city in Bourgogne
Coordinates for Besançon 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 France. › Country geolocation database
The GPS coordinates of Besançon are latitude 47.2488° and longitude 6.0182°. In directional format: 47.2488° N, 6.0182° E. These coordinates mark the center of Besançon in Bourgogne and work with Google Maps, OpenStreetMap and every major navigation app.
Besançon is a city in Bourgogne, France, on the continent of Europe. It falls within Doubs. View its exact position on the satellite map above or check nearby cities for regional context.
In DMS (Degrees Minutes Seconds) format, Besançon sits at: Latitude 47° 14' 56" N and Longitude 6° 1' 5" E. This format is common in surveying records, printed maps and legacy GPS hardware still used by field crews on site visits.
Besançon has a population of approximately 128,426 people. This is roughly 2.126% of Bourgogne's total population. See the population rank and density figures above, or compare it against every city in Bourgogne.
The interactive satellite map of Besançon is embedded on this page and shows streets, buildings and terrain. You can also enter the GPS coordinates 47.2488, 6.0182 directly into Google Maps, Apple Maps or any navigation app to locate Besançon in Bourgogne. For broader context, explore the Bourgogne state map or nearby cities.
The nearest airport to Besançon is Dole Tavaux Airport (DLE), roughly 50 km away. See the Nearest Airport card in the sidebar for the exact distance in kilometers and miles.
Besançon is approximately 76 km (47 mi) from Dijon, the capital of Bourgogne, measured as a straight-line distance between city centers. See the Major Cities table above for distances from other cities in Bourgogne.
Besançon sits at an elevation of approximately 300 meters (984 feet) above sea level — see the Geographic Profile above. Compare it against other cities in the Major Cities table for Bourgogne.
The closest cities to Besançon include École-Valentin, Pirey, Chalezeule. See the Geographic Intelligence panel above for the full list with distances, or the nearby cities tool for a complete breakdown.
Today in Besançon, sunrise is at 06:27 AM and sunset is at 08:54 PM, giving a day length of 14h 27m. See the Sunrise & Sunset panel above, calculated directly from Besançon's GPS coordinates and updated daily.
Besançon is approximately 5,260 km (3,268 mi) from the Equator, in the northern hemisphere. It's also about 455 km from the Prime Meridian. See the Global Position panel above for the full breakdown.
The antipodal point of Besançon — the spot exactly opposite it through the Earth's center — falls nearest to Waitangi, New Zealand, roughly 418 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.
Besançon is approximately 326 km (202 mi) NW of Paris, the national capital of France, measured as a straight-line distance between city centers. See the Distance to Capitals card above.
