Current Date And Time In Achen, France
Wednesday, 12 August 2026
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Explore the interactive satellite map of Achen, a city in Grand Est, 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 Achen — 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 Achen.
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) | 49.0453° N | 7.1821° E |
| Signed Decimal Degrees | 49.0453 | 7.1821 |
| Degrees Minutes Seconds (DMS) | 49° 2' 43" N | 7° 10' 56" E |
| Degrees Decimal Minutes (DDM) | 49° 2.7174' N | 7° 10.9266' E |
Straight-line (great-circle) distance from Achen 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 Grand Est.
| City | State | Direction | Distance (km) | Distance (mi) | Drive Est. | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Etting | Grand Est | S | 2 km | 1 mi | ~2m | 🗺 View |
| Wittring | Grand Est | W | 3 km | 2 mi | ~3m | 🗺 View |
| Kalhausen | Grand Est | SW | 3 km | 2 mi | ~3m | 🗺 View |
| Gros-Réderching | Grand Est | NE | 4 km | 2 mi | ~4m | 🗺 View |
| Wiesviller | Grand Est | N | 4 km | 3 mi | ~4m | 🗺 View |
| Wœlfling-lès-Sarreguemines | Grand Est | N | 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 Grand Est, the home state of Achen, along with each city's aerial distance from Strasbourg, Grand Est'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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Strasbourg | 48.5839° N | 7.7455° E | 147 m | 0 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Reims | 49.2653° N | 4.0285° E | 88 m | 282 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Metz | 49.1191° N | 6.1727° E | 182 m | 130 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Mulhouse | 47.7521° N | 7.3287° E | 238 m | 98 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Nancy | 48.6844° N | 6.185° E | 212 m | 115 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Colmar | 48.0808° N | 7.3558° E | 193 m | 63 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Troyes | 48.3007° N | 4.0852° E | 106 m | 272 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Charleville-Mézières | 49.7685° N | 4.7249° E | 151 m | 256 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Châlons-en-Champagne | 48.9539° N | 4.3672° E | 85 m | 251 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Thionville | 49.3599° N | 6.1604° E | 155 m | 144 km | 🗺 View Map |
Saarbrücken Airport IATA: SCN 20 km (12 mi) from Achen |
The exact GPS location of Achen gives business professionals, delivery operators and site planners a fixed reference point inside Grand Est. 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 Grand Est 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 Achen are ready to paste straight into route planners, dispatch boards and geospatial software — see the full coordinate formats table above.
The satellite view of Achen 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
Achen sits within Grand Est, 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 Achen 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 Grand Est. › Browse every city in Grand Est
Coordinates for Achen 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 Achen are latitude 49.0453° and longitude 7.1821°. In directional format: 49.0453° N, 7.1821° E. These coordinates mark the center of Achen in Grand Est and work with Google Maps, OpenStreetMap and every major navigation app.
Achen is a city in Grand Est, France, on the continent of Europe. It falls within Moselle. View its exact position on the satellite map above or check nearby cities for regional context.
In DMS (Degrees Minutes Seconds) format, Achen sits at: Latitude 49° 2' 43" N and Longitude 7° 10' 56" E. This format is common in surveying records, printed maps and legacy GPS hardware still used by field crews on site visits.
Achen has a population of approximately 972 people. This is roughly 0.035% of Grand Est's total population. See the population rank and density figures above, or compare it against every city in Grand Est.
The interactive satellite map of Achen is embedded on this page and shows streets, buildings and terrain. You can also enter the GPS coordinates 49.0453, 7.1821 directly into Google Maps, Apple Maps or any navigation app to locate Achen in Grand Est. For broader context, explore the Grand Est state map or nearby cities.
The nearest airport to Achen is Saarbrücken Airport (SCN), roughly 20 km away. See the Nearest Airport card in the sidebar for the exact distance in kilometers and miles.
Achen is approximately 66 km (41 mi) from Strasbourg, the capital of Grand Est, measured as a straight-line distance between city centers. See the Major Cities table above for distances from other cities in Grand Est.
Achen sits at an elevation of approximately 261 meters (856 feet) above sea level — see the Geographic Profile above. Compare it against other cities in the Major Cities table for Grand Est.
The closest cities to Achen include Etting, Wittring, Kalhausen. See the Geographic Intelligence panel above for the full list with distances, or the nearby cities tool for a complete breakdown.
Today in Achen, sunrise is at 06:19 AM and sunset is at 08:53 PM, giving a day length of 14h 34m. See the Sunrise & Sunset panel above, calculated directly from Achen's GPS coordinates and updated daily.
Achen is approximately 5,460 km (3,393 mi) from the Equator, in the northern hemisphere. It's also about 524 km from the Prime Meridian. See the Global Position panel above for the full breakdown.
The antipodal point of Achen — the spot exactly opposite it through the Earth's center — falls nearest to Waitangi, New Zealand, roughly 634 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.
Achen is approximately 354 km (220 mi) W of Paris, the national capital of France, measured as a straight-line distance between city centers. See the Distance to Capitals card above.
