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Heek, North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany – Germany Flag

Current Date And Time In Heek, Germany

Wednesday, 12 August 2026
22:46:22 CEST
Currency: Euro (EUR)
Timezone: UTC +01:00 (CEST)
Population: 8,272
District: Regierungsbezirk Münster

🗺 Map of Heek, North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany – GPS Coordinates & Satellite View


Explore the interactive satellite map of Heek, a city in North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany, located in Europe. This page provides precise GPS coordinates, latitude and longitude values, DMS (Degrees Minutes Seconds) and DDM (Degrees Decimal Minutes) formats for Heek — 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 Heek.

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 Germany operations.

🌍 GPS Coordinates of Heek, North Rhine-Westphalia

📍 LATITUDE
52.117°
North (N)
📍 LONGITUDE
7.1°
East (E)
🎯 Precision: WGS84 Datum • Format: Decimal Degrees • Accuracy: ±1 meter
Coordinate FormatLatitudeLongitude
Decimal Degrees (DD)52.1167° N7.1° E
Signed Decimal Degrees52.11677.1
Degrees Minutes Seconds (DMS)52° 7' 0" N7° 5' 60" E
Degrees Decimal Minutes (DDM)52° 7.0002' N7° 6' E

☀️ Sunrise, Sunset & Day Length in Heek Today

🔥 SUNRISE
06:10 AM
🌅 SUNSET
09:02 PM
⏳ DAY LENGTH
14h 51m
🌅 SOLAR NOON
01:36 PM
Calculated for today (12 Aug 2026) from Heek’s GPS coordinates • times shown in local time.

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

📍 DISTANCE FROM EQUATOR
5,802 km
(3,605 mi) • Heek is in the northern hemisphere
📍 DIST. FROM PRIME MERIDIAN
485 km
(302 mi) • Heek is in the eastern hemisphere
🌐 ANTIPODAL COORDINATES
52.117° S, 172.9° W
The point exactly opposite Heek through the Earth's core
If you dug a tunnel straight through the Earth's center from Heek, you'd surface nearest to Waitangi, New Zealand, about 947 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 Heek

📍 Location Details

CityHeek
StateNorth Rhine-Westphalia (Nordrhein-Westfalen)
CountryGermany
ContinentEurope
DistrictRegierungsbezirk Münster
Time Zone+01:00

📈 Area & Population

Population8,272
Elevation52 m / 171 ft
GPS (DD)52.1167, 7.1

📊 Geographic Intelligence & Neighboring Cities

🗺 Neighboring Cities of Heek

Nearby Cities Found: 6 cities
Parent Country: Germany

📈 City Size & Population Analysis

Population: 8,272
🏆 State Rank: #409 of 565 most populous in North Rhine-Westphalia
🏠 Share of North Rhine-Westphalia Population: 0.046%

✈️ Distance & Travel Time to Nearby Cities

Straight-line (great-circle) distance from Heek 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 North Rhine-Westphalia.

CityStateDirectionDistance (km)Distance (mi)Drive Est.Map
AhausNorth Rhine-WestphaliaSW7 km4 mi~7m🗺 View
MetelenNorth Rhine-WestphaliaE8 km5 mi~8m🗺 View
LegdenNorth Rhine-WestphaliaS9 km6 mi~9m🗺 View
SchöppingenNorth Rhine-WestphaliaE9 km6 mi~9m🗺 View
GronauNorth Rhine-WestphaliaNW12 km7 mi~12m🗺 View
OchtrupNorth Rhine-WestphaliaNE12 km7 mi~12m🗺 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 Heek to Capitals

STATE CAPITAL • Düsseldorf
102 km (63 mi)
S of Heek • ~1h 42m drive (straight-line)
NATIONAL CAPITAL • Berlin
431 km (268 mi)
E of Heek • ~7h 11m drive (straight-line)

🏙️ GPS Coordinates of Major Cities in North Rhine-Westphalia

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

City NameLatitudeLongitudeElevationDist. from State CapitalMap & Coords
Köln50.9333° N6.95° E58 m34 km🗺 View Map
Düsseldorf51.2232° N6.7793° E42 m0 km🗺 View Map
Essen51.4566° N7.0123° E83 m31 km🗺 View Map
Dortmund51.5149° N7.466° E96 m58 km🗺 View Map
Duisburg51.4325° N6.7652° E38 m23 km🗺 View Map
Bochum51.4817° N7.2165° E102 m42 km🗺 View Map
Wuppertal51.2563° N7.1482° E150 m26 km🗺 View Map
Bielefeld52.0333° N8.5333° E111 m151 km🗺 View Map
Bonn50.7344° N7.0955° E64 m59 km🗺 View Map
Münster51.9624° N7.6257° E64 m101 km🗺 View Map
✈️ Nearest Airport
Münster Osnabrück Airport
IATA: FMO
40 km (25 mi) from Heek
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🌍 Heek Map Guide – Location Intelligence & Geographic Reference

📍 Why GPS Coordinates of Heek Matter

The exact GPS location of Heek gives business professionals, delivery operators and site planners a fixed reference point inside North Rhine-Westphalia. 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 North Rhine-Westphalia state-level map data

📈 Coordinate Formats for Heek 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 Heek are ready to paste straight into route planners, dispatch boards and geospatial software — see the full coordinate formats table above.

🗺 Satellite Map Uses for Heek

The satellite view of Heek 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 Germany map

🌎 Regional Position of Heek in North Rhine-Westphalia

Heek sits within North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany, 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 Heek Coordinates

Transportation and dispatch teams use GPS coordinates of Heek 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 North Rhine-Westphalia. › Browse every city in North Rhine-Westphalia

💻 Using Heek Location Data in Business Platforms

Coordinates for Heek 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 Germany. › Country geolocation database

📊 How to Use Heek Map Data

🔠 Copy & Use CoordinatesUse the latitude and longitude of Heek 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 Heek. Ideal for coverage planning, cross-town logistics and regional market research.
🏝 Compare North Rhine-Westphalia CitiesAccess the full city directory for North Rhine-Westphalia ranked by population, area and density for precise site comparisons and territory planning.

❓ Frequently Asked Questions About Heek Location & Map

📍 What are the GPS coordinates of Heek?

The GPS coordinates of Heek are latitude 52.1167° and longitude 7.1°. In directional format: 52.1167° N, 7.1° E. These coordinates mark the center of Heek in North Rhine-Westphalia and work with Google Maps, OpenStreetMap and every major navigation app.

🌎 Where is Heek located?

Heek is a city in North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany, on the continent of Europe. It falls within Regierungsbezirk Münster. View its exact position on the satellite map above or check nearby cities for regional context.

📈 What are the DMS coordinates of Heek?

In DMS (Degrees Minutes Seconds) format, Heek sits at: Latitude 52° 7' 0" N and Longitude 7° 5' 60" 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 Heek?

Heek has a population of approximately 8,272 people. This is roughly 0.046% of North Rhine-Westphalia's total population. See the population rank and density figures above, or compare it against every city in North Rhine-Westphalia.

🗺 How can I view Heek on a satellite map?

The interactive satellite map of Heek is embedded on this page and shows streets, buildings and terrain. You can also enter the GPS coordinates 52.1167, 7.1 directly into Google Maps, Apple Maps or any navigation app to locate Heek in North Rhine-Westphalia. For broader context, explore the North Rhine-Westphalia state map or nearby cities.

✈️ What is the nearest airport to Heek?

The nearest airport to Heek is Münster Osnabrück Airport (FMO), roughly 40 km away. See the Nearest Airport card in the sidebar for the exact distance in kilometers and miles.

🚗 How far is Heek from Düsseldorf?

Heek is approximately 102 km (63 mi) from Düsseldorf, the capital of North Rhine-Westphalia, measured as a straight-line distance between city centers. See the Major Cities table above for distances from other cities in North Rhine-Westphalia.

⛰️ What is the elevation of Heek?

Heek sits at an elevation of approximately 52 meters (171 feet) above sea level — see the Geographic Profile above. Compare it against other cities in the Major Cities table for North Rhine-Westphalia.

🗺 Which cities are closest to Heek?

The closest cities to Heek include Ahaus, Metelen, Legden. 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 Heek today?

Today in Heek, sunrise is at 06:10 AM and sunset is at 09:02 PM, giving a day length of 14h 51m. See the Sunrise & Sunset panel above, calculated directly from Heek's GPS coordinates and updated daily.

📍 How far is Heek from the Equator?

Heek is approximately 5,802 km (3,605 mi) from the Equator, in the northern hemisphere. It's also about 485 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 Heek?

The antipodal point of Heek — the spot exactly opposite it through the Earth's center — falls nearest to Waitangi, New Zealand, roughly 947 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 Heek from Berlin, the capital of Germany?

Heek is approximately 431 km (268 mi) E of Berlin, the national capital of Germany, measured as a straight-line distance between city centers. See the Distance to Capitals card above.