Current Date And Time In Velen, Germany
Monday, 27 July 2026
11:03:04 CEST
State: North Rhine-Westphalia
Currency: Euro (EUR)
Timezone: UTC +01:00 (CEST)
Population: 13,074
District: Regierungsbezirk Münster
Explore the interactive satellite map of Velen, 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 Velen — 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 Velen.
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.
| Coordinate Format | Latitude | Longitude |
|---|---|---|
| Decimal Degrees (DD) | 51.8945° N | 6.9881° E |
| Signed Decimal Degrees | 51.8945 | 6.9881 |
| Degrees Minutes Seconds (DMS) | 51° 53' 40" N | 6° 59' 17" E |
| Degrees Decimal Minutes (DDM) | 51° 53.6682' N | 6° 59.2842' E |
| City | Velen |
| State | North Rhine-Westphalia (Nordrhein-Westfalen) |
| Country | Germany |
| Continent | Europe |
| District | Regierungsbezirk Münster |
| Time Zone | +01:00 |
| Population | 13,074 |
| Elevation | 60 m / 197 ft |
| GPS (DD) | 51.8945, 6.9881 |
Straight-line (great-circle) distance from Velen 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.
| City | State | Direction | Distance (km) | Distance (mi) | Drive Est. | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gescher | North Rhine-Westphalia | N | 7 km | 4 mi | ~7m | 🗺 View |
| Reken | North Rhine-Westphalia | SE | 8 km | 5 mi | ~8m | 🗺 View |
| Heiden | North Rhine-Westphalia | SW | 8 km | 5 mi | ~8m | 🗺 View |
| Mariaveen | North Rhine-Westphalia | SE | 9 km | 6 mi | ~9m | 🗺 View |
| Südlohn | North Rhine-Westphalia | NW | 10 km | 6 mi | ~10m | 🗺 View |
| Borken | North Rhine-Westphalia | SW | 11 km | 7 mi | ~11m | 🗺 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 North Rhine-Westphalia, the home state of Velen, 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 Name | Latitude | Longitude | Elevation | Dist. from State Capital | Map & Coords |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Köln | 50.9333° N | 6.95° E | 58 m | 34 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Düsseldorf | 51.2232° N | 6.7793° E | 42 m | 0 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Essen | 51.4566° N | 7.0123° E | 83 m | 31 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Dortmund | 51.5149° N | 7.466° E | 96 m | 58 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Duisburg | 51.4325° N | 6.7652° E | 38 m | 23 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Bochum | 51.4817° N | 7.2165° E | 102 m | 42 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Wuppertal | 51.2563° N | 7.1482° E | 150 m | 26 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Bielefeld | 52.0333° N | 8.5333° E | 111 m | 151 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Bonn | 50.7344° N | 7.0955° E | 64 m | 59 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Münster | 51.9624° N | 7.6257° E | 64 m | 101 km | 🗺 View Map |
Münster Osnabrück Airport IATA: FMO 55 km (34 mi) from Velen |
The exact GPS location of Velen 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
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 Velen are ready to paste straight into route planners, dispatch boards and geospatial software — see the full coordinate formats table above.
The satellite view of Velen 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
Velen 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
Transportation and dispatch teams use GPS coordinates of Velen 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
Coordinates for Velen 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
The GPS coordinates of Velen are latitude 51.8945° and longitude 6.9881°. In directional format: 51.8945° N, 6.9881° E. These coordinates mark the center of Velen in North Rhine-Westphalia and work with Google Maps, OpenStreetMap and every major navigation app.
Velen 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.
In DMS (Degrees Minutes Seconds) format, Velen sits at: Latitude 51° 53' 40" N and Longitude 6° 59' 17" E. This format is common in surveying records, printed maps and legacy GPS hardware still used by field crews on site visits.
Velen has a population of approximately 13,074 people. This is roughly 0.072% 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.
The interactive satellite map of Velen is embedded on this page and shows streets, buildings and terrain. You can also enter the GPS coordinates 51.8945, 6.9881 directly into Google Maps, Apple Maps or any navigation app to locate Velen in North Rhine-Westphalia. For broader context, explore the North Rhine-Westphalia state map or nearby cities.
The nearest airport to Velen is Münster Osnabrück Airport (FMO), roughly 55 km away. See the Nearest Airport card in the sidebar for the exact distance in kilometers and miles.
Velen is approximately 76 km (47 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.
Velen sits at an elevation of approximately 60 meters (197 feet) above sea level — see the Geographic Profile above. Compare it against other cities in the Major Cities table for North Rhine-Westphalia.
The closest cities to Velen include Gescher, Reken, Heiden. See the Geographic Intelligence panel above for the full list with distances, or the nearby cities tool for a complete breakdown.
Today in Velen, sunrise is at 05:45 AM and sunset is at 09:32 PM, giving a day length of 15h 47m. See the Sunrise & Sunset panel above, calculated directly from Velen's GPS coordinates and updated daily.
Velen is approximately 5,777 km (3,590 mi) from the Equator, in the northern hemisphere. It's also about 480 km from the Prime Meridian. See the Global Position panel above for the full breakdown.
The antipodal point of Velen — the spot exactly opposite it through the Earth's center — falls nearest to Waitangi, New Zealand, roughly 921 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.
Velen is approximately 443 km (275 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.
