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Gières, Rhône-Alpes, France – France Flag

Current Date And Time In Gières, France

Wednesday, 12 August 2026
23:21:53 CEST
Currency: Euro (EUR)
Timezone: UTC +01:00 (CEST)
Population: 6,299
District: Isère

🗺 Map of Gières, Rhône-Alpes, France – GPS Coordinates & Satellite View


Explore the interactive satellite map of Gières, a city in Rhône-Alpes, 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 Gières — 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 Gières.

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.

🌍 GPS Coordinates of Gières, Rhône-Alpes

📍 LATITUDE
45.18°
North (N)
📍 LONGITUDE
5.789°
East (E)
🎯 Precision: WGS84 Datum • Format: Decimal Degrees • Accuracy: ±1 meter
Coordinate FormatLatitudeLongitude
Decimal Degrees (DD)45.18° N5.7894° E
Signed Decimal Degrees45.185.7894
Degrees Minutes Seconds (DMS)45° 10' 48" N5° 47' 22" E
Degrees Decimal Minutes (DDM)45° 10.7982' N5° 47.361' E

☀️ Sunrise, Sunset & Day Length in Gières Today

🔥 SUNRISE
06:34 AM
🌅 SUNSET
08:49 PM
⏳ DAY LENGTH
14h 14m
🌅 SOLAR NOON
01:41 PM
Calculated for today (12 Aug 2026) from Gières’s GPS coordinates • times shown in local time.

🌐 Gières’s Global Position — Equator, Prime Meridian & Antipode

📍 DISTANCE FROM EQUATOR
5,029 km
(3,125 mi) • Gières is in the northern hemisphere
📍 DIST. FROM PRIME MERIDIAN
454 km
(282 mi) • Gières is in the eastern hemisphere
🌐 ANTIPODAL COORDINATES
45.18° S, 174.211° W
The point exactly opposite Gières through the Earth's core
If you dug a tunnel straight through the Earth's center from Gières, you'd surface nearest to Waitangi, New Zealand, about 231 km from the exact antipodal point — most of the Earth's surface opposite any given point is open ocean, so an exact land match is rare.

📊 Geographic Profile of Gières

📍 Location Details

CityGières
StateRhône-Alpes (Région Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes)
CountryFrance
ContinentEurope
DistrictIsère
Time Zone+01:00

📈 Area & Population

Population6,299
Elevation230 m / 755 ft
GPS (DD)45.18, 5.7894

📊 Geographic Intelligence & Neighboring Cities

🗺 Neighboring Cities of Gières

Nearby Cities Found: 6 cities
Parent State: Rhône-Alpes
Parent Country: France

📈 City Size & Population Analysis

Population: 6,299
🏆 State Rank: #195 of 2121 most populous in Rhône-Alpes
🏠 Share of Rhône-Alpes Population: 0.077%

✈️ Distance & Travel Time to Nearby Cities

Straight-line (great-circle) distance from Gières 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 Rhône-Alpes.

CityStateDirectionDistance (km)Distance (mi)Drive Est.Map
VenonRhône-AlpesE2 km1 mi~2m🗺 View
Saint-Martin-d'HèresRhône-AlpesW2 km1 mi~2m🗺 View
MurianetteRhône-AlpesNE3 km2 mi~3m🗺 View
PoisatRhône-AlpesSW3 km2 mi~3m🗺 View
MeylanRhône-AlpesN3 km2 mi~3m🗺 View
DomèneRhône-AlpesNE4 km3 mi~4m🗺 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.

🚗 Distance from Gières to Capitals

STATE CAPITAL • Lyon
97 km (60 mi)
NW of Gières • ~1h 37m drive (straight-line)
NATIONAL CAPITAL • Paris
485 km (301 mi)
NW of Gières • ~8h 5m drive (straight-line)

🏙️ GPS Coordinates of Major Cities in Rhône-Alpes

Find exact latitude, longitude and elevation for the largest cities in Rhône-Alpes, the home state of Gières, along with each city's aerial distance from Lyon, Rhône-Alpes's state capital. Handy reference data for routing, delivery zone mapping and GIS software.

City NameLatitudeLongitudeElevationDist. from State CapitalMap & Coords
Lyon45.7491° N4.8479° E173 m0 km🗺 View Map
Saint-Étienne45.4339° N4.39° E529 m50 km🗺 View Map
Grenoble45.1787° N5.7148° E218 m93 km🗺 View Map
Clermont-Ferrand45.7797° N3.0868° E406 m137 km🗺 View Map
Villeurbanne45.766° N4.8795° E177 m3 km🗺 View Map
Lyon 0345.7612° N4.8518° E171 m1 km🗺 View Map
Lyon 0845.7363° N4.8687° E178 m2 km🗺 View Map
Lyon 0745.7453° N4.842° E170 m1 km🗺 View Map
Valence44.9256° N4.9096° E126 m92 km🗺 View Map
Chambéry45.5663° N5.9208° E279 m86 km🗺 View Map
✈️ Nearest Airport
Grenoble Alpes Isère Airport
IATA: GNB
41 km (26 mi) from Gières
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🌍 Gières Map Guide – Location Intelligence & Geographic Reference

📍 Why GPS Coordinates of Gières Matter

The exact GPS location of Gières gives business professionals, delivery operators and site planners a fixed reference point inside Rhône-Alpes. 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 Rhône-Alpes state-level map data

📈 Coordinate Formats for Gières Mapping

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 Gières are ready to paste straight into route planners, dispatch boards and geospatial software — see the full coordinate formats table above.

🗺 Satellite Map Uses for Gières

The satellite view of Gières 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

🌎 Regional Position of Gières in Rhône-Alpes

Gières sits within Rhône-Alpes, 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

🚚 Logistics & Route Planning with Gières Coordinates

Transportation and dispatch teams use GPS coordinates of Gières 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 Rhône-Alpes. › Browse every city in Rhône-Alpes

💻 Using Gières Location Data in Business Platforms

Coordinates for Gières 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

📊 How to Use Gières Map Data

🔠 Copy & Use CoordinatesUse the latitude and longitude of Gières directly in Google Maps, navigation apps, mapping software or API integrations. Three coordinate formats are listed for maximum compatibility across tools.
🚛 Explore Nearby CitiesUse the nearby cities tool to find every town and city close to Gières. Ideal for coverage planning, cross-town logistics and regional market research.
🏝 Compare Rhône-Alpes CitiesAccess the full city directory for Rhône-Alpes ranked by population, area and density for precise site comparisons and territory planning.

❓ Frequently Asked Questions About Gières Location & Map

📍 What are the GPS coordinates of Gières?

The GPS coordinates of Gières are latitude 45.18° and longitude 5.7894°. In directional format: 45.18° N, 5.7894° E. These coordinates mark the center of Gières in Rhône-Alpes and work with Google Maps, OpenStreetMap and every major navigation app.

🌎 Where is Gières located?

Gières is a city in Rhône-Alpes, France, on the continent of Europe. It falls within Isère. View its exact position on the satellite map above or check nearby cities for regional context.

📈 What are the DMS coordinates of Gières?

In DMS (Degrees Minutes Seconds) format, Gières sits at: Latitude 45° 10' 48" N and Longitude 5° 47' 22" E. This format is common in surveying records, printed maps and legacy GPS hardware still used by field crews on site visits.

👥 What is the population of Gières?

Gières has a population of approximately 6,299 people. This is roughly 0.077% of Rhône-Alpes's total population. See the population rank and density figures above, or compare it against every city in Rhône-Alpes.

🗺 How can I view Gières on a satellite map?

The interactive satellite map of Gières is embedded on this page and shows streets, buildings and terrain. You can also enter the GPS coordinates 45.18, 5.7894 directly into Google Maps, Apple Maps or any navigation app to locate Gières in Rhône-Alpes. For broader context, explore the Rhône-Alpes state map or nearby cities.

✈️ What is the nearest airport to Gières?

The nearest airport to Gières is Grenoble Alpes Isère Airport (GNB), roughly 41 km away. See the Nearest Airport card in the sidebar for the exact distance in kilometers and miles.

🚗 How far is Gières from Lyon?

Gières is approximately 97 km (60 mi) from Lyon, the capital of Rhône-Alpes, measured as a straight-line distance between city centers. See the Major Cities table above for distances from other cities in Rhône-Alpes.

⛰️ What is the elevation of Gières?

Gières sits at an elevation of approximately 230 meters (755 feet) above sea level — see the Geographic Profile above. Compare it against other cities in the Major Cities table for Rhône-Alpes.

🗺 Which cities are closest to Gières?

The closest cities to Gières include Venon, Saint-Martin-d'Hères, Murianette. See the Geographic Intelligence panel above for the full list with distances, or the nearby cities tool for a complete breakdown.

☀️ What time does the sun rise and set in Gières today?

Today in Gières, sunrise is at 06:34 AM and sunset is at 08:49 PM, giving a day length of 14h 14m. See the Sunrise & Sunset panel above, calculated directly from Gières's GPS coordinates and updated daily.

📍 How far is Gières from the Equator?

Gières is approximately 5,029 km (3,125 mi) from the Equator, in the northern hemisphere. It's also about 454 km from the Prime Meridian. See the Global Position panel above for the full breakdown.

🌐 What is on the exact opposite side of the Earth from Gières?

The antipodal point of Gières — the spot exactly opposite it through the Earth's center — falls nearest to Waitangi, New Zealand, roughly 231 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.

🚗 How far is Gières from Paris, the capital of France?

Gières is approximately 485 km (301 mi) NW of Paris, the national capital of France, measured as a straight-line distance between city centers. See the Distance to Capitals card above.