Current Date And Time In Fontaines, France
Wednesday, 12 August 2026
23:12:21 CEST
State: Pays de la Loire
Currency: Euro (EUR)
Timezone: UTC +01:00 (CEST)
Population: 945
District: Vendée
Explore the interactive satellite map of Fontaines, a city in Pays de la Loire, 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 Fontaines — 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 Fontaines.
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) | 46.4235° N | 0.8212° W |
| Signed Decimal Degrees | 46.4235 | -0.8212 |
| Degrees Minutes Seconds (DMS) | 46° 25' 25" N | 0° 49' 16" W |
| Degrees Decimal Minutes (DDM) | 46° 25.4124' N | 0° 49.269' W |
| City | Fontaines |
| State | Pays de la Loire (Broioù al Liger) |
| Country | France |
| Continent | Europe |
| District | Vendée |
| Time Zone | +01:00 |
| Population | 945 |
| Elevation | 9 m / 30 ft |
| GPS (DD) | 46.4235, -0.8212 |
Straight-line (great-circle) distance from Fontaines 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 Pays de la Loire.
| City | State | Direction | Distance (km) | Distance (mi) | Drive Est. | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Montreuil | Pays de la Loire | SW | 2 km | 1 mi | ~2m | 🗺 View |
| Doix | Pays de la Loire | S | 4 km | 2 mi | ~4m | 🗺 View |
| Auzay | Pays de la Loire | NW | 4 km | 3 mi | ~4m | 🗺 View |
| Fontenay-le-Comte | Pays de la Loire | N | 5 km | 3 mi | ~5m | 🗺 View |
| Le Poiré-sur-Velluire | Pays de la Loire | W | 6 km | 4 mi | ~6m | 🗺 View |
| Saint-Martin-de-Fraigneau | Pays de la Loire | E | 6 km | 4 mi | ~6m | 🗺 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 Pays de la Loire, the home state of Fontaines, along with each city's aerial distance from Nantes, Pays de la Loire'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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nantes | 47.2173° N | -1.5534° W | 19 m | 0 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Angers | 47.4716° N | -0.552° W | 42 m | 81 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Le Mans | 48.0021° N | 0.2025° E | 65 m | 158 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Saint-Nazaire | 47.2751° N | -2.2179° W | 12 m | 51 km | 🗺 View Map |
| La Roche-sur-Yon | 46.6697° N | -1.4276° W | 73 m | 62 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Cholet | 47.0589° N | -0.8797° W | 84 m | 54 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Laval | 48.0725° N | -0.7702° W | 54 m | 112 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Saint-Herblain | 47.2115° N | -1.651° W | 23 m | 7 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Rezé | 47.1906° N | -1.5689° W | 15 m | 3 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Saumur | 47.2593° N | -0.0781° W | 34 m | 111 km | 🗺 View Map |
La Rochelle Île de Ré Airport IATA: LRH 40 km (25 mi) from Fontaines |
The exact GPS location of Fontaines gives business professionals, delivery operators and site planners a fixed reference point inside Pays de la Loire. 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 Pays de la Loire 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 Fontaines are ready to paste straight into route planners, dispatch boards and geospatial software — see the full coordinate formats table above.
The satellite view of Fontaines 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
Fontaines sits within Pays de la Loire, 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 Fontaines 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 Pays de la Loire. › Browse every city in Pays de la Loire
Coordinates for Fontaines 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 Fontaines are latitude 46.4235° and longitude -0.8212°. In directional format: 46.4235° N, 0.8212° W. These coordinates mark the center of Fontaines in Pays de la Loire and work with Google Maps, OpenStreetMap and every major navigation app.
Fontaines is a city in Pays de la Loire, France, on the continent of Europe. It falls within Vendée. View its exact position on the satellite map above or check nearby cities for regional context.
In DMS (Degrees Minutes Seconds) format, Fontaines sits at: Latitude 46° 25' 25" N and Longitude 0° 49' 16" W. This format is common in surveying records, printed maps and legacy GPS hardware still used by field crews on site visits.
Fontaines has a population of approximately 945 people. This is roughly 0.024% of Pays de la Loire's total population. See the population rank and density figures above, or compare it against every city in Pays de la Loire.
The interactive satellite map of Fontaines is embedded on this page and shows streets, buildings and terrain. You can also enter the GPS coordinates 46.4235, -0.8212 directly into Google Maps, Apple Maps or any navigation app to locate Fontaines in Pays de la Loire. For broader context, explore the Pays de la Loire state map or nearby cities.
The nearest airport to Fontaines is La Rochelle Île de Ré Airport (LRH), roughly 40 km away. See the Nearest Airport card in the sidebar for the exact distance in kilometers and miles.
Fontaines is approximately 104 km (65 mi) from Nantes, the capital of Pays de la Loire, measured as a straight-line distance between city centers. See the Major Cities table above for distances from other cities in Pays de la Loire.
Fontaines sits at an elevation of approximately 9 meters (30 feet) above sea level — see the Geographic Profile above. Compare it against other cities in the Major Cities table for Pays de la Loire.
The closest cities to Fontaines include Montreuil, Doix, Auzay. See the Geographic Intelligence panel above for the full list with distances, or the nearby cities tool for a complete breakdown.
Today in Fontaines, sunrise is at 06:57 AM and sunset is at 09:18 PM, giving a day length of 14h 20m. See the Sunrise & Sunset panel above, calculated directly from Fontaines's GPS coordinates and updated daily.
Fontaines is approximately 5,168 km (3,211 mi) from the Equator, in the northern hemisphere. It's also about 63 km from the Prime Meridian. See the Global Position panel above for the full breakdown.
The antipodal point of Fontaines — the spot exactly opposite it through the Earth's center — falls nearest to Akaroa, New Zealand, roughly 568 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.
Fontaines is approximately 360 km (223 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.
