Current Date And Time In Nantes, France
Wednesday, 12 August 2026
11:38:16 CEST
State: Pays de la Loire
Currency: Euro (EUR)
Timezone: UTC +01:00 (CEST)
Population: 325,070
District: Loire-Atlantique
Explore the interactive satellite map of Nantes, 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 Nantes — 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 Nantes.
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) | 47.2173° N | 1.5534° W |
| Signed Decimal Degrees | 47.2173 | -1.5534 |
| Degrees Minutes Seconds (DMS) | 47° 13' 2" N | 1° 33' 12" W |
| Degrees Decimal Minutes (DDM) | 47° 13.035' N | 1° 33.2016' W |
| City | Nantes |
| State | Pays de la Loire (Broioù al Liger) |
| Country | France |
| Continent | Europe |
| District | Loire-Atlantique |
| Time Zone | +01:00 |
| Population | 325,070 |
| Area (km²) | 65.19 km² |
| Area (mi²) | 25.17 mi² |
| Pop. Density | 4,986.50 /km² |
| Elevation | 19 m / 62 ft |
| GPS (DD) | 47.2173, -1.5534 |
Straight-line (great-circle) distance from Nantes 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rezé | Pays de la Loire | S | 3 km | 2 mi | ~3m | 🗺 View |
| Saint-Sébastien-sur-Loire | Pays de la Loire | E | 4 km | 2 mi | ~4m | 🗺 View |
| Basse-Goulaine | Pays de la Loire | E | 7 km | 4 mi | ~7m | 🗺 View |
| Sainte-Luce-sur-Loire | Pays de la Loire | NE | 7 km | 4 mi | ~7m | 🗺 View |
| Bouguenais | Pays de la Loire | SW | 7 km | 4 mi | ~7m | 🗺 View |
| Saint-Herblain | Pays de la Loire | W | 7 km | 5 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 Pays de la Loire, the home state of Nantes, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
| Saint-Sébastien-sur-Loire | 47.2077° N | -1.5033° W | 17 m | 4 km | 🗺 View Map |
Nantes Atlantique Airport IATA: NTE 8 km (5 mi) from Nantes |
The exact GPS location of Nantes 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 Nantes are ready to paste straight into route planners, dispatch boards and geospatial software — see the full coordinate formats table above.
The satellite view of Nantes 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
Nantes 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 Nantes 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 Nantes 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 Nantes are latitude 47.2173° and longitude -1.5534°. In directional format: 47.2173° N, 1.5534° W. These coordinates mark the center of Nantes in Pays de la Loire and work with Google Maps, OpenStreetMap and every major navigation app.
Nantes is a city in Pays de la Loire, France, on the continent of Europe. It falls within Loire-Atlantique. View its exact position on the satellite map above or check nearby cities for regional context.
In DMS (Degrees Minutes Seconds) format, Nantes sits at: Latitude 47° 13' 2" N and Longitude 1° 33' 12" W. This format is common in surveying records, printed maps and legacy GPS hardware still used by field crews on site visits.
Nantes has a population of approximately 325,070 people. This is roughly 8.378% 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 Nantes is embedded on this page and shows streets, buildings and terrain. You can also enter the GPS coordinates 47.2173, -1.5534 directly into Google Maps, Apple Maps or any navigation app to locate Nantes in Pays de la Loire. For broader context, explore the Pays de la Loire state map or nearby cities.
The nearest airport to Nantes is Nantes Atlantique Airport (NTE), roughly 8 km away. See the Nearest Airport card in the sidebar for the exact distance in kilometers and miles.
Nantes sits at an elevation of approximately 19 meters (62 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 Nantes include Rezé, Saint-Sébastien-sur-Loire, Basse-Goulaine. See the Geographic Intelligence panel above for the full list with distances, or the nearby cities tool for a complete breakdown.
Today in Nantes, sunrise is at 06:57 AM and sunset is at 09:24 PM, giving a day length of 14h 27m. See the Sunrise & Sunset panel above, calculated directly from Nantes's GPS coordinates and updated daily.
Nantes is approximately 5,256 km (3,266 mi) from the Equator, in the northern hemisphere. It's also about 117 km from the Prime Meridian. See the Global Position panel above for the full breakdown.
The antipodal point of Nantes — the spot exactly opposite it through the Earth's center — falls nearest to Akaroa, New Zealand, roughly 571 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.
Nantes is approximately 342 km (213 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.
