Current Date And Time In Balan, France
Sunday, 26 July 2026
13:31:01 CEST
Explore the interactive satellite map of Balan, 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 Balan — 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 Balan.
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) | 49.6888° N | 4.9648° E |
| Signed Decimal Degrees | 49.6888 | 4.9648 |
| Degrees Minutes Seconds (DMS) | 49° 41' 20" N | 4° 57' 53" E |
| Degrees Decimal Minutes (DDM) | 49° 41.3286' N | 4° 57.8868' E |
Straight-line (great-circle) distance from Balan 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bazeilles | Grand Est | SE | 2 km | 1 mi | ~2m | 🗺 View |
| Wadelincourt | Grand Est | W | 2 km | 1 mi | ~2m | 🗺 View |
| Sedan | Grand Est | NW | 2 km | 1 mi | ~2m | 🗺 View |
| Noyers-Pont-Maugis | Grand Est | SW | 4 km | 2 mi | ~4m | 🗺 View |
| Givonne | Grand Est | NE | 4 km | 2 mi | ~4m | 🗺 View |
| Floing | Grand Est | 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 Grand Est, the home state of Balan, 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 |
Luxembourg-Findel International Airport IATA: LUX 90 km (56 mi) from Balan |
The exact GPS location of Balan 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 Balan are ready to paste straight into route planners, dispatch boards and geospatial software — see the full coordinate formats table above.
The satellite view of Balan 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
Balan 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 Balan 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 Balan 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 Balan are latitude 49.6888° and longitude 4.9648°. In directional format: 49.6888° N, 4.9648° E. These coordinates mark the center of Balan in Grand Est and work with Google Maps, OpenStreetMap and every major navigation app.
Balan is a city in Grand Est, France, on the continent of Europe. It falls within Ardennes. View its exact position on the satellite map above or check nearby cities for regional context.
In DMS (Degrees Minutes Seconds) format, Balan sits at: Latitude 49° 41' 20" N and Longitude 4° 57' 53" E. This format is common in surveying records, printed maps and legacy GPS hardware still used by field crews on site visits.
Balan has a population of approximately 1,621 people. This is roughly 0.058% 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 Balan is embedded on this page and shows streets, buildings and terrain. You can also enter the GPS coordinates 49.6888, 4.9648 directly into Google Maps, Apple Maps or any navigation app to locate Balan in Grand Est. For broader context, explore the Grand Est state map or nearby cities.
The nearest airport to Balan is Luxembourg-Findel International Airport (LUX), roughly 90 km away. See the Nearest Airport card in the sidebar for the exact distance in kilometers and miles.
Balan is approximately 237 km (147 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.
Balan sits at an elevation of approximately 165 meters (541 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 Balan include Bazeilles, Wadelincourt, Sedan. See the Geographic Intelligence panel above for the full list with distances, or the nearby cities tool for a complete breakdown.
Today in Balan, sunrise is at 06:00 AM and sunset is at 09:32 PM, giving a day length of 15h 31m. See the Sunrise & Sunset panel above, calculated directly from Balan's GPS coordinates and updated daily.
Balan is approximately 5,531 km (3,437 mi) from the Equator, in the northern hemisphere. It's also about 358 km from the Prime Meridian. See the Global Position panel above for the full breakdown.
The antipodal point of Balan — the spot exactly opposite it through the Earth's center — falls nearest to Waitangi, New Zealand, roughly 648 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.
Balan is approximately 211 km (131 mi) SW of Paris, the national capital of France, measured as a straight-line distance between city centers. See the Distance to Capitals card above.
