Current Date And Time In Houtkerque, France
Friday, 14 August 2026
09:54:26 CEST
State: Hauts-de-France
Currency: Euro (EUR)
Timezone: UTC +01:00 (CEST)
Population: 791
District: Département du Nord
Explore the interactive satellite map of Houtkerque, 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 Houtkerque — 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 Houtkerque.
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) | 50.8771° N | 2.5959° E |
| Signed Decimal Degrees | 50.8771 | 2.5959 |
| Degrees Minutes Seconds (DMS) | 50° 52' 38" N | 2° 35' 45" E |
| Degrees Decimal Minutes (DDM) | 50° 52.6278' N | 2° 35.7564' E |
| City | Houtkerque |
| State | Hauts-de-France (Région Nord-Pas-de-Calais-Picardie) |
| Country | France |
| Continent | Europe |
| District | Département du Nord |
| Time Zone | +01:00 |
| Population | 791 |
| Elevation | 16 m / 52 ft |
| GPS (DD) | 50.8771, 2.5959 |
Straight-line (great-circle) distance from Houtkerque 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bambecque | Hauts-de-France | NW | 4 km | 3 mi | ~4m | 🗺 View |
| Herzeele | Hauts-de-France | W | 4 km | 3 mi | ~4m | 🗺 View |
| Winnezeele | Hauts-de-France | SW | 5 km | 3 mi | ~5m | 🗺 View |
| Oudezeele | Hauts-de-France | SW | 7 km | 5 mi | ~7m | 🗺 View |
| Steenvoorde | Hauts-de-France | S | 7 km | 5 mi | ~7m | 🗺 View |
| Rexpoëde | Hauts-de-France | NW | 8 km | 5 mi | ~8m | 🗺 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 Houtkerque, 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 |
| Dunkerque | 51.0344° N | 2.3768° E | 8 m | 65 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 |
Ostend-Bruges International Airport IATA: OST 41 km (25 mi) from Houtkerque |
The exact GPS location of Houtkerque 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 Houtkerque are ready to paste straight into route planners, dispatch boards and geospatial software — see the full coordinate formats table above.
The satellite view of Houtkerque 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
Houtkerque 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 Houtkerque 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 Houtkerque 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 Houtkerque are latitude 50.8771° and longitude 2.5959°. In directional format: 50.8771° N, 2.5959° E. These coordinates mark the center of Houtkerque in Hauts-de-France and work with Google Maps, OpenStreetMap and every major navigation app.
Houtkerque 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, Houtkerque sits at: Latitude 50° 52' 38" N and Longitude 2° 35' 45" E. This format is common in surveying records, printed maps and legacy GPS hardware still used by field crews on site visits.
Houtkerque has a population of approximately 791 people. This is roughly 0.013% 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 Houtkerque is embedded on this page and shows streets, buildings and terrain. You can also enter the GPS coordinates 50.8771, 2.5959 directly into Google Maps, Apple Maps or any navigation app to locate Houtkerque in Hauts-de-France. For broader context, explore the Hauts-de-France state map or nearby cities.
The nearest airport to Houtkerque is Ostend-Bruges International Airport (OST), roughly 41 km away. See the Nearest Airport card in the sidebar for the exact distance in kilometers and miles.
Houtkerque is approximately 42 km (26 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.
Houtkerque sits at an elevation of approximately 16 meters (52 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 Houtkerque include Bambecque, Herzeele, Winnezeele. See the Geographic Intelligence panel above for the full list with distances, or the nearby cities tool for a complete breakdown.
Today in Houtkerque, sunrise is at 06:33 AM and sunset is at 09:14 PM, giving a day length of 14h 40m. See the Sunrise & Sunset panel above, calculated directly from Houtkerque's GPS coordinates and updated daily.
Houtkerque is approximately 5,664 km (3,519 mi) from the Equator, in the northern hemisphere. It's also about 182 km from the Prime Meridian. See the Global Position panel above for the full breakdown.
The antipodal point of Houtkerque — the spot exactly opposite it through the Earth's center — falls nearest to Waitangi, New Zealand, roughly 772 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.
Houtkerque is approximately 226 km (140 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.
