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Les Forges, Grand Est, France – France Flag

Current Date And Time In Les Forges, France

Wednesday, 12 August 2026
15:37:13 CEST
State: Grand Est
Currency: Euro (EUR)
Timezone: UTC +01:00 (CEST)
Population: 2,113
District: Vosges

🗺 Map of Les Forges, Grand Est, France – GPS Coordinates & Satellite View


Explore the interactive satellite map of Les Forges, 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 Les Forges — 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 Les Forges.

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.

🌍 GPS Coordinates of Les Forges, Grand Est

📍 LATITUDE
48.177°
North (N)
📍 LONGITUDE
6.388°
East (E)
🎯 Precision: WGS84 Datum • Format: Decimal Degrees • Accuracy: ±1 meter
Coordinate FormatLatitudeLongitude
Decimal Degrees (DD)48.1775° N6.3885° E
Signed Decimal Degrees48.17756.3885
Degrees Minutes Seconds (DMS)48° 10' 39" N6° 23' 18" E
Degrees Decimal Minutes (DDM)48° 10.6482' N6° 23.3076' E

☀️ Sunrise, Sunset & Day Length in Les Forges Today

🔥 SUNRISE
06:23 AM
🌅 SUNSET
08:55 PM
⏳ DAY LENGTH
14h 32m
🌅 SOLAR NOON
01:39 PM
Calculated for today (12 Aug 2026) from Les Forges’s GPS coordinates • times shown in local time.

🌐 Les Forges’s Global Position — Equator, Prime Meridian & Antipode

📍 DISTANCE FROM EQUATOR
5,363 km
(3,332 mi) • Les Forges is in the northern hemisphere
📍 DIST. FROM PRIME MERIDIAN
474 km
(295 mi) • Les Forges is in the eastern hemisphere
🌐 ANTIPODAL COORDINATES
48.177° S, 173.612° W
The point exactly opposite Les Forges through the Earth's core
If you dug a tunnel straight through the Earth's center from Les Forges, you'd surface nearest to Waitangi, New Zealand, about 522 km from the exact antipodal point — most of the Earth's surface opposite any given point is open ocean, so an exact land match is rare.

📊 Geographic Profile of Les Forges

📍 Location Details

CityLes Forges
StateGrand Est (Région Alsace-Champagne-Ardenne-Lorraine)
CountryFrance
ContinentEurope
DistrictVosges
Time Zone+01:00

📈 Area & Population

Population2,113
Elevation371 m / 1,217 ft
GPS (DD)48.1775, 6.3885

📊 Geographic Intelligence & Neighboring Cities

🗺 Neighboring Cities of Les Forges

Nearby Cities Found: 6 cities
Parent State: Grand Est
Parent Country: France

📈 City Size & Population Analysis

Population: 2,113
🏆 State Rank: #428 of 1648 most populous in Grand Est
🏠 Share of Grand Est Population: 0.076%

✈️ Distance & Travel Time to Nearby Cities

Straight-line (great-circle) distance from Les Forges 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.

CityStateDirectionDistance (km)Distance (mi)Drive Est.Map
SancheyGrand EstW2 km1 mi~2m🗺 View
UxegneyGrand EstNW3 km2 mi~3m🗺 View
ChantraineGrand EstE4 km2 mi~4m🗺 View
DarnieullesGrand EstNW4 km2 mi~4m🗺 View
ChaumouseyGrand EstW4 km2 mi~4m🗺 View
GolbeyGrand EstNE4 km3 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.

🚗 Distance from Les Forges to Capitals

STATE CAPITAL • Strasbourg
110 km (68 mi)
NE of Les Forges • ~1h 50m drive (straight-line)
NATIONAL CAPITAL • Paris
307 km (191 mi)
W of Les Forges • ~5h 7m drive (straight-line)

🏙️ GPS Coordinates of Major Cities in Grand Est

Find exact latitude, longitude and elevation for the largest cities in Grand Est, the home state of Les Forges, 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 NameLatitudeLongitudeElevationDist. from State CapitalMap & Coords
Strasbourg48.5839° N7.7455° E147 m0 km🗺 View Map
Reims49.2653° N4.0285° E88 m282 km🗺 View Map
Metz49.1191° N6.1727° E182 m130 km🗺 View Map
Mulhouse47.7521° N7.3287° E238 m98 km🗺 View Map
Nancy48.6844° N6.185° E212 m115 km🗺 View Map
Colmar48.0808° N7.3558° E193 m63 km🗺 View Map
Troyes48.3007° N4.0852° E106 m272 km🗺 View Map
Charleville-Mézières49.7685° N4.7249° E151 m256 km🗺 View Map
Châlons-en-Champagne48.9539° N4.3672° E85 m251 km🗺 View Map
Thionville49.3599° N6.1604° E155 m144 km🗺 View Map
✈️ Nearest Airport
Metz-Nancy-Lorraine Airport
IATA: ETZ
90 km (56 mi) from Les Forges
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🌍 Les Forges Map Guide – Location Intelligence & Geographic Reference

📍 Why GPS Coordinates of Les Forges Matter

The exact GPS location of Les Forges 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

📈 Coordinate Formats for Les Forges Mapping

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 Les Forges are ready to paste straight into route planners, dispatch boards and geospatial software — see the full coordinate formats table above.

🗺 Satellite Map Uses for Les Forges

The satellite view of Les Forges 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

🌎 Regional Position of Les Forges in Grand Est

Les Forges 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

🚚 Logistics & Route Planning with Les Forges Coordinates

Transportation and dispatch teams use GPS coordinates of Les Forges 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

💻 Using Les Forges Location Data in Business Platforms

Coordinates for Les Forges 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

📊 How to Use Les Forges Map Data

🔠 Copy & Use CoordinatesUse the latitude and longitude of Les Forges directly in Google Maps, navigation apps, mapping software or API integrations. Three coordinate formats are listed for maximum compatibility across tools.
🚛 Explore Nearby CitiesUse the nearby cities tool to find every town and city close to Les Forges. Ideal for coverage planning, cross-town logistics and regional market research.
🏝 Compare Grand Est CitiesAccess the full city directory for Grand Est ranked by population, area and density for precise site comparisons and territory planning.

❓ Frequently Asked Questions About Les Forges Location & Map

📍 What are the GPS coordinates of Les Forges?

The GPS coordinates of Les Forges are latitude 48.1775° and longitude 6.3885°. In directional format: 48.1775° N, 6.3885° E. These coordinates mark the center of Les Forges in Grand Est and work with Google Maps, OpenStreetMap and every major navigation app.

🌎 Where is Les Forges located?

Les Forges is a city in Grand Est, France, on the continent of Europe. It falls within Vosges. View its exact position on the satellite map above or check nearby cities for regional context.

📈 What are the DMS coordinates of Les Forges?

In DMS (Degrees Minutes Seconds) format, Les Forges sits at: Latitude 48° 10' 39" N and Longitude 6° 23' 18" E. This format is common in surveying records, printed maps and legacy GPS hardware still used by field crews on site visits.

👥 What is the population of Les Forges?

Les Forges has a population of approximately 2,113 people. This is roughly 0.076% of Grand Est's total population. See the population rank and density figures above, or compare it against every city in Grand Est.

🗺 How can I view Les Forges on a satellite map?

The interactive satellite map of Les Forges is embedded on this page and shows streets, buildings and terrain. You can also enter the GPS coordinates 48.1775, 6.3885 directly into Google Maps, Apple Maps or any navigation app to locate Les Forges in Grand Est. For broader context, explore the Grand Est state map or nearby cities.

✈️ What is the nearest airport to Les Forges?

The nearest airport to Les Forges is Metz-Nancy-Lorraine Airport (ETZ), roughly 90 km away. See the Nearest Airport card in the sidebar for the exact distance in kilometers and miles.

🚗 How far is Les Forges from Strasbourg?

Les Forges is approximately 110 km (68 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.

⛰️ What is the elevation of Les Forges?

Les Forges sits at an elevation of approximately 371 meters (1,217 feet) above sea level — see the Geographic Profile above. Compare it against other cities in the Major Cities table for Grand Est.

🗺 Which cities are closest to Les Forges?

The closest cities to Les Forges include Sanchey, Uxegney, Chantraine. See the Geographic Intelligence panel above for the full list with distances, or the nearby cities tool for a complete breakdown.

☀️ What time does the sun rise and set in Les Forges today?

Today in Les Forges, sunrise is at 06:23 AM and sunset is at 08:55 PM, giving a day length of 14h 32m. See the Sunrise & Sunset panel above, calculated directly from Les Forges's GPS coordinates and updated daily.

📍 How far is Les Forges from the Equator?

Les Forges is approximately 5,363 km (3,332 mi) from the Equator, in the northern hemisphere. It's also about 474 km from the Prime Meridian. See the Global Position panel above for the full breakdown.

🌐 What is on the exact opposite side of the Earth from Les Forges?

The antipodal point of Les Forges — the spot exactly opposite it through the Earth's center — falls nearest to Waitangi, New Zealand, roughly 522 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.

🚗 How far is Les Forges from Paris, the capital of France?

Les Forges is approximately 307 km (191 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.