Current Date And Time In Saintes, France
Wednesday, 12 August 2026
13:57:07 CEST
State: New Aquitaine
Currency: Euro (EUR)
Timezone: UTC +01:00 (CEST)
Population: 29,512
District: Charente-Maritime
Explore the interactive satellite map of Saintes, a city in New Aquitaine, 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 Saintes — 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 Saintes.
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) | 45.7474° N | 0.6349° W |
| Signed Decimal Degrees | 45.7474 | -0.6349 |
| Degrees Minutes Seconds (DMS) | 45° 44' 51" N | 0° 38' 6" W |
| Degrees Decimal Minutes (DDM) | 45° 44.8452' N | 0° 38.0934' W |
| City | Saintes |
| State | New Aquitaine (region de Nòva Aquitània) |
| Country | France |
| Continent | Europe |
| District | Charente-Maritime |
| Time Zone | +01:00 |
| Population | 29,512 |
| Area (km²) | 45.55 km² |
| Area (mi²) | 17.59 mi² |
| Pop. Density | 647.90 /km² |
| Elevation | 26 m / 85 ft |
| GPS (DD) | 45.7474, -0.6349 |
Straight-line (great-circle) distance from Saintes 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 New Aquitaine.
| City | State | Direction | Distance (km) | Distance (mi) | Drive Est. | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Les Gonds | New Aquitaine | S | 4 km | 2 mi | ~4m | 🗺 View |
| Bussac-sur-Charente | New Aquitaine | N | 4 km | 2 mi | ~4m | 🗺 View |
| Fontcouverte | New Aquitaine | NE | 4 km | 3 mi | ~4m | 🗺 View |
| Courcoury | New Aquitaine | SE | 6 km | 4 mi | ~6m | 🗺 View |
| Saint-Georges-des-Coteaux | New Aquitaine | W | 6 km | 4 mi | ~6m | 🗺 View |
| Pessines | New Aquitaine | W | 7 km | 4 mi | ~7m | 🗺 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 New Aquitaine, the home state of Saintes, along with each city's aerial distance from Bordeaux, New Aquitaine'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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bordeaux | 44.8412° N | -0.5805° W | 20 m | 0 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Limoges | 45.8336° N | 1.2476° E | 309 m | 181 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Poitiers | 46.5826° N | 0.3435° E | 118 m | 206 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Pau | 43.3112° N | -0.3558° W | 219 m | 171 km | 🗺 View Map |
| La Rochelle | 46.1631° N | -1.1522° W | 13 m | 154 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Mérignac | 44.8425° N | -0.6451° W | 38 m | 5 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Pessac | 44.8057° N | -0.6324° W | 37 m | 6 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Niort | 46.3231° N | -0.4588° W | 21 m | 165 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Brive-la-Gaillarde | 45.1589° N | 1.5333° E | 119 m | 170 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Angoulême | 45.65° N | 0.1535° E | 105 m | 107 km | 🗺 View Map |
La Rochelle Île de Ré Airport IATA: LRH 65 km (40 mi) from Saintes |
The exact GPS location of Saintes gives business professionals, delivery operators and site planners a fixed reference point inside New Aquitaine. 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 New Aquitaine 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 Saintes are ready to paste straight into route planners, dispatch boards and geospatial software — see the full coordinate formats table above.
The satellite view of Saintes 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
Saintes sits within New Aquitaine, 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 Saintes 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 New Aquitaine. › Browse every city in New Aquitaine
Coordinates for Saintes 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 Saintes are latitude 45.7474° and longitude -0.6349°. In directional format: 45.7474° N, 0.6349° W. These coordinates mark the center of Saintes in New Aquitaine and work with Google Maps, OpenStreetMap and every major navigation app.
Saintes is a city in New Aquitaine, France, on the continent of Europe. It falls within Charente-Maritime. View its exact position on the satellite map above or check nearby cities for regional context.
In DMS (Degrees Minutes Seconds) format, Saintes sits at: Latitude 45° 44' 51" N and Longitude 0° 38' 6" W. This format is common in surveying records, printed maps and legacy GPS hardware still used by field crews on site visits.
Saintes has a population of approximately 29,512 people. This is roughly 0.893% of New Aquitaine's total population. See the population rank and density figures above, or compare it against every city in New Aquitaine.
The interactive satellite map of Saintes is embedded on this page and shows streets, buildings and terrain. You can also enter the GPS coordinates 45.7474, -0.6349 directly into Google Maps, Apple Maps or any navigation app to locate Saintes in New Aquitaine. For broader context, explore the New Aquitaine state map or nearby cities.
The nearest airport to Saintes is La Rochelle Île de Ré Airport (LRH), roughly 65 km away. See the Nearest Airport card in the sidebar for the exact distance in kilometers and miles.
Saintes is approximately 101 km (63 mi) from Bordeaux, the capital of New Aquitaine, measured as a straight-line distance between city centers. See the Major Cities table above for distances from other cities in New Aquitaine.
Saintes sits at an elevation of approximately 26 meters (85 feet) above sea level — see the Geographic Profile above. Compare it against other cities in the Major Cities table for New Aquitaine.
The closest cities to Saintes include Les Gonds, Bussac-sur-Charente, Fontcouverte. See the Geographic Intelligence panel above for the full list with distances, or the nearby cities tool for a complete breakdown.
Today in Saintes, sunrise is at 06:57 AM and sunset is at 09:17 PM, giving a day length of 14h 20m. See the Sunrise & Sunset panel above, calculated directly from Saintes's GPS coordinates and updated daily.
Saintes is approximately 5,093 km (3,164 mi) from the Equator, in the northern hemisphere. It's also about 49 km from the Prime Meridian. See the Global Position panel above for the full breakdown.
The antipodal point of Saintes — the spot exactly opposite it through the Earth's center — falls nearest to Akaroa, New Zealand, roughly 549 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.
Saintes is approximately 412 km (256 mi) NE of Paris, the national capital of France, measured as a straight-line distance between city centers. See the Distance to Capitals card above.
