Current Date And Time In Dunkerque, France
Thursday, 13 August 2026
20:37:53 CEST
State: Hauts-de-France
Currency: Euro (EUR)
Timezone: UTC +01:00 (CEST)
Population: 71,287
District: Département du Nord
Explore the interactive satellite map of Dunkerque, a city in Hauts-de-France, 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 Dunkerque — 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 Dunkerque.
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| Coordinate Format | Latitude | Longitude |
|---|---|---|
| Decimal Degrees (DD) | 51.0344° N | 2.3768° E |
| Signed Decimal Degrees | 51.0344 | 2.3768 |
| Degrees Minutes Seconds (DMS) | 51° 2' 4" N | 2° 22' 37" E |
| Degrees Decimal Minutes (DDM) | 51° 2.064' N | 2° 22.6086' E |
| City | Dunkerque |
| State | Hauts-de-France (Région Nord-Pas-de-Calais-Picardie) |
| Country | France |
| Continent | Europe |
| District | Département du Nord |
| Time Zone | +01:00 |
| Founded | 2010-12-09 |
| Population | 71,287 |
| Area (km²) | 43.89 km² |
| Area (mi²) | 16.95 mi² |
| Pop. Density | 1,624.22 /km² |
| Elevation | 8 m / 26 ft |
| GPS (DD) | 51.0344, 2.3768 |
Straight-line (great-circle) distance from Dunkerque 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 Hauts-de-France.
| City | State | Direction | Distance (km) | Distance (mi) | Drive Est. | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Coudekerque-Branche | Hauts-de-France | SE | 2 km | 1 mi | ~2m | 🗺 View |
| Saint-Pol-sur-Mer | Hauts-de-France | W | 3 km | 2 mi | ~3m | 🗺 View |
| Cappelle-la-Grande | Hauts-de-France | S | 4 km | 3 mi | ~4m | 🗺 View |
| Coudekerque-Village | Hauts-de-France | SE | 5 km | 3 mi | ~5m | 🗺 View |
| Fort-Mardyck | Hauts-de-France | W | 5 km | 3 mi | ~5m | 🗺 View |
| Téteghem | Hauts-de-France | 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 Hauts-de-France, the home state of Dunkerque, along with each city's aerial distance from Lille, Hauts-de-France'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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lille | 50.6339° N | 3.0551° E | 20 m | 0 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Amiens | 49.9° N | 2.3° E | 28 m | 98 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Roubaix | 50.6942° N | 3.1746° E | 33 m | 11 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Tourcoing | 50.7239° N | 3.1612° E | 49 m | 12 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Calais | 50.9519° N | 1.8564° E | 6 m | 91 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Villeneuve-d'Ascq | 50.6167° N | 3.1666° E | 32 m | 8 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Saint-Quentin | 49.8489° N | 3.2876° E | 106 m | 89 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Beauvais | 49.4333° N | 2.0833° E | 71 m | 150 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Arras | 50.293° N | 2.7819° E | 73 m | 43 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Boulogne-sur-Mer | 50.7249° N | 1.6137° E | 43 m | 102 km | 🗺 View Map |
Ostend-Bruges International Airport IATA: OST 39 km (24 mi) from Dunkerque |
The exact GPS location of Dunkerque gives business professionals, delivery operators and site planners a fixed reference point inside Hauts-de-France. 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 Hauts-de-France 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 Dunkerque are ready to paste straight into route planners, dispatch boards and geospatial software — see the full coordinate formats table above.
The satellite view of Dunkerque 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
Dunkerque sits within Hauts-de-France, 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 Dunkerque 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 Hauts-de-France. › Browse every city in Hauts-de-France
Coordinates for Dunkerque 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 Dunkerque are latitude 51.0344° and longitude 2.3768°. In directional format: 51.0344° N, 2.3768° E. These coordinates mark the center of Dunkerque in Hauts-de-France and work with Google Maps, OpenStreetMap and every major navigation app.
Dunkerque is a city in Hauts-de-France, France, on the continent of Europe. It falls within Département du Nord. View its exact position on the satellite map above or check nearby cities for regional context.
In DMS (Degrees Minutes Seconds) format, Dunkerque sits at: Latitude 51° 2' 4" N and Longitude 2° 22' 37" E. This format is common in surveying records, printed maps and legacy GPS hardware still used by field crews on site visits.
Dunkerque has a population of approximately 71,287 people. This is roughly 1.196% of Hauts-de-France's total population. See the population rank and density figures above, or compare it against every city in Hauts-de-France.
The interactive satellite map of Dunkerque is embedded on this page and shows streets, buildings and terrain. You can also enter the GPS coordinates 51.0344, 2.3768 directly into Google Maps, Apple Maps or any navigation app to locate Dunkerque in Hauts-de-France. For broader context, explore the Hauts-de-France state map or nearby cities.
The nearest airport to Dunkerque is Ostend-Bruges International Airport (OST), roughly 39 km away. See the Nearest Airport card in the sidebar for the exact distance in kilometers and miles.
Dunkerque is approximately 65 km (41 mi) from Lille, the capital of Hauts-de-France, measured as a straight-line distance between city centers. See the Major Cities table above for distances from other cities in Hauts-de-France.
Dunkerque sits at an elevation of approximately 8 meters (26 feet) above sea level — see the Geographic Profile above. Compare it against other cities in the Major Cities table for Hauts-de-France.
The closest cities to Dunkerque include Coudekerque-Branche, Saint-Pol-sur-Mer, Cappelle-la-Grande. See the Geographic Intelligence panel above for the full list with distances, or the nearby cities tool for a complete breakdown.
Today in Dunkerque, sunrise is at 06:34 AM and sunset is at 09:16 PM, giving a day length of 14h 41m. See the Sunrise & Sunset panel above, calculated directly from Dunkerque's GPS coordinates and updated daily.
Dunkerque is approximately 5,681 km (3,530 mi) from the Equator, in the northern hemisphere. It's also about 166 km from the Prime Meridian. See the Global Position panel above for the full breakdown.
The antipodal point of Dunkerque — the spot exactly opposite it through the Earth's center — falls nearest to Waitangi, New Zealand, roughly 791 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.
Dunkerque is approximately 243 km (151 mi) S of Paris, the national capital of France, measured as a straight-line distance between city centers. See the Distance to Capitals card above.
