Current Date And Time In Brest, France
Wednesday, 12 August 2026
07:27:51 CEST
State: Brittany
Currency: Euro (EUR)
Timezone: UTC +01:00 (CEST)
Population: 144,899
District: Finistère
Explore the interactive satellite map of Brest, a city in Brittany, 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 Brest — 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 Brest.
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) | 48.3903° N | 4.4863° W |
| Signed Decimal Degrees | 48.3903 | -4.4863 |
| Degrees Minutes Seconds (DMS) | 48° 23' 25" N | 4° 29' 11" W |
| Degrees Decimal Minutes (DDM) | 48° 23.4174' N | 4° 29.1768' W |
Straight-line (great-circle) distance from Brest 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 Brittany.
| City | State | Direction | Distance (km) | Distance (mi) | Drive Est. | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bohars | Brittany | NW | 5 km | 3 mi | ~5m | 🗺 View |
| Guilers | Brittany | NW | 7 km | 4 mi | ~7m | 🗺 View |
| Le Relecq-Kerhuon | Brittany | E | 7 km | 4 mi | ~7m | 🗺 View |
| Gouesnou | Brittany | N | 7 km | 4 mi | ~7m | 🗺 View |
| Guipavas | Brittany | NE | 8 km | 5 mi | ~8m | 🗺 View |
| Plougastel-Daoulas | Brittany | E | 9 km | 5 mi | ~9m | 🗺 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 Brittany, the home state of Brest, along with each city's aerial distance from Rennes, Brittany'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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rennes | 48.1111° N | -1.6743° W | 39 m | 0 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Quimper | 47.996° N | -4.098° W | 13 m | 181 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Lorient | 47.7482° N | -3.3718° W | 10 m | 133 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Vannes | 47.6569° N | -2.7621° W | 20 m | 96 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Saint-Brieuc | 48.5151° N | -2.7684° W | 96 m | 93 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Saint-Malo | 48.6474° N | -2.0088° W | 10 m | 65 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Lanester | 47.7632° N | -3.3393° W | 22 m | 130 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Fougères | 48.3516° N | -1.1996° W | 115 m | 44 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Lannion | 48.7326° N | -3.4566° W | 30 m | 149 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Concarneau | 47.8754° N | -3.919° W | 11 m | 169 km | 🗺 View Map |
Brest Bretagne airport IATA: BES 8 km (5 mi) from Brest |
The exact GPS location of Brest gives business professionals, delivery operators and site planners a fixed reference point inside Brittany. 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 Brittany 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 Brest are ready to paste straight into route planners, dispatch boards and geospatial software — see the full coordinate formats table above.
The satellite view of Brest 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
Brest sits within Brittany, 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 Brest 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 Brittany. › Browse every city in Brittany
Coordinates for Brest 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 Brest are latitude 48.3903° and longitude -4.4863°. In directional format: 48.3903° N, 4.4863° W. These coordinates mark the center of Brest in Brittany and work with Google Maps, OpenStreetMap and every major navigation app.
Brest is a city in Brittany, France, on the continent of Europe. It falls within Finistère. View its exact position on the satellite map above or check nearby cities for regional context.
In DMS (Degrees Minutes Seconds) format, Brest sits at: Latitude 48° 23' 25" N and Longitude 4° 29' 11" W. This format is common in surveying records, printed maps and legacy GPS hardware still used by field crews on site visits.
Brest has a population of approximately 144,899 people. This is roughly 4.243% of Brittany's total population. See the population rank and density figures above, or compare it against every city in Brittany.
The interactive satellite map of Brest is embedded on this page and shows streets, buildings and terrain. You can also enter the GPS coordinates 48.3903, -4.4863 directly into Google Maps, Apple Maps or any navigation app to locate Brest in Brittany. For broader context, explore the Brittany state map or nearby cities.
The nearest airport to Brest is Brest Bretagne airport (BES), roughly 8 km away. See the Nearest Airport card in the sidebar for the exact distance in kilometers and miles.
Brest is approximately 210 km (131 mi) from Rennes, the capital of Brittany, measured as a straight-line distance between city centers. See the Major Cities table above for distances from other cities in Brittany.
Brest sits at an elevation of approximately 49 meters (161 feet) above sea level — see the Geographic Profile above. Compare it against other cities in the Major Cities table for Brittany.
The closest cities to Brest include Bohars, Guilers, Le Relecq-Kerhuon. See the Geographic Intelligence panel above for the full list with distances, or the nearby cities tool for a complete breakdown.
Today in Brest, sunrise is at 07:06 AM and sunset is at 09:39 PM, giving a day length of 14h 33m. See the Sunrise & Sunset panel above, calculated directly from Brest's GPS coordinates and updated daily.
Brest is approximately 5,387 km (3,347 mi) from the Equator, in the northern hemisphere. It's also about 332 km from the Prime Meridian. See the Global Position panel above for the full breakdown.
The antipodal point of Brest — the spot exactly opposite it through the Earth's center — falls nearest to Portobello, New Zealand, roughly 464 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.
Brest is approximately 505 km (314 mi) E of Paris, the national capital of France, measured as a straight-line distance between city centers. See the Distance to Capitals card above.
