Current Date And Time In Balkas, Kazakhstan
Wednesday, 12 August 2026
22:57:16 ALMT
Explore the interactive satellite map of Balkas, a city in Karaganda, Kazakhstan, located in Asia. This page provides precise GPS coordinates, latitude and longitude values, DMS (Degrees Minutes Seconds) and DDM (Degrees Decimal Minutes) formats for Balkas — 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 Balkas.
Professional use cases: Supply chain & logistics routing • Delivery territory mapping • Real estate site analysis • Field operations & fleet management • Market research for regional expansion into Asia • GIS platform data integration • Travel planning & proximity analysis • Strategic site selection for Kazakhstan operations.
| Coordinate Format | Latitude | Longitude |
|---|---|---|
| Decimal Degrees (DD) | 49.8047° N | 73.1094° E |
| Signed Decimal Degrees | 49.8047 | 73.1094 |
| Degrees Minutes Seconds (DMS) | 49° 48' 17" N | 73° 6' 34" E |
| Degrees Decimal Minutes (DDM) | 49° 48.281' N | 73° 6.563' E |
| City | Balkas |
| State | Karaganda (Қарағанды облысы / Карагандинская область) |
| Country | Kazakhstan |
| Continent | Asia |
| Time Zone | +05:00 to +06:00 |
| Elevation | 544 m / 1,785 ft |
| GPS (DD) | 49.8047, 73.1094 |
Straight-line (great-circle) distance from Balkas 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 Karaganda.
| City | State | Direction | Distance (km) | Distance (mi) | Drive Est. | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Akadir | Karaganda | N | 0 km | 0 mi | ~0m | 🗺 View |
| Cayrem | Karaganda | N | 0 km | 0 mi | ~0m | 🗺 View |
| Cezkazgan | Karaganda | N | 0 km | 0 mi | ~0m | 🗺 View |
| Karacal | Karaganda | N | 0 km | 0 mi | ~0m | 🗺 View |
| Konrat | Karaganda | N | 0 km | 0 mi | ~0m | 🗺 View |
| Sahti | Karaganda | N | 0 km | 0 mi | ~0m | 🗺 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 Karaganda, the home state of Balkas, along with each city's aerial distance from Karaganda, Karaganda'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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Karagandy | 49.8019° N | 73.1021° E | 545 m | - | 🗺 View Map |
| Temirtau | 50.052° N | 72.955° E | 514 m | - | 🗺 View Map |
| Balqash | 46.8455° N | 74.9821° E | 372 m | - | 🗺 View Map |
| Saran | 49.8025° N | 72.8319° E | 476 m | - | 🗺 View Map |
| Shakhtinsk | 49.7071° N | 72.5932° E | 504 m | - | 🗺 View Map |
| Abay | 49.6354° N | 72.8652° E | 500 m | - | 🗺 View Map |
| Priozersk | 46.0311° N | 73.7025° E | 358 m | - | 🗺 View Map |
| Shakhan | 49.8196° N | 72.6541° E | 478 m | - | 🗺 View Map |
| Aktau | 48.0333° N | 72.8333° E | 765 m | - | 🗺 View Map |
| Aktas | 49.7795° N | 72.9613° E | 558 m | - | 🗺 View Map |
Sary-Arka Airport IATA: KGF 22 km (14 mi) from Balkas |
The exact GPS location of Balkas gives business professionals, delivery operators and site planners a fixed reference point inside Karaganda. 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 Karaganda 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 Balkas are ready to paste straight into route planners, dispatch boards and geospatial software — see the full coordinate formats table above.
The satellite view of Balkas 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 Kazakhstan map
Balkas sits within Karaganda, Kazakhstan, in the Asia 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 Balkas 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 Karaganda. › Browse every city in Karaganda
Coordinates for Balkas 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 Kazakhstan. › Country geolocation database
The GPS coordinates of Balkas are latitude 49.8047° and longitude 73.1094°. In directional format: 49.8047° N, 73.1094° E. These coordinates mark the center of Balkas in Karaganda and work with Google Maps, OpenStreetMap and every major navigation app.
Balkas is a city in Karaganda, Kazakhstan, on the continent of Asia. View its exact position on the satellite map above or check nearby cities for regional context.
In DMS (Degrees Minutes Seconds) format, Balkas sits at: Latitude 49° 48' 17" N and Longitude 73° 6' 34" E. This format is common in surveying records, printed maps and legacy GPS hardware still used by field crews on site visits.
The interactive satellite map of Balkas is embedded on this page and shows streets, buildings and terrain. You can also enter the GPS coordinates 49.8047, 73.1094 directly into Google Maps, Apple Maps or any navigation app to locate Balkas in Karaganda. For broader context, explore the Karaganda state map or nearby cities.
The nearest airport to Balkas is Sary-Arka Airport (KGF), roughly 22 km away. See the Nearest Airport card in the sidebar for the exact distance in kilometers and miles.
Balkas sits at an elevation of approximately 544 meters (1,785 feet) above sea level — see the Geographic Profile above. Compare it against other cities in the Major Cities table for Karaganda.
The closest cities to Balkas include Akadir, Cayrem, Cezkazgan. See the Geographic Intelligence panel above for the full list with distances, or the nearby cities tool for a complete breakdown.
Today in Balkas, sunrise is at 05:51 AM and sunset is at 08:33 PM, giving a day length of 14h 42m. See the Sunrise & Sunset panel above, calculated directly from Balkas's GPS coordinates and updated daily.
Balkas is approximately 5,544 km (3,445 mi) from the Equator, in the northern hemisphere. It's also about 5,253 km from the Prime Meridian. See the Global Position panel above for the full breakdown.
The antipodal point of Balkas — the spot exactly opposite it through the Earth's center — falls nearest to Hanga Roa, Chile, roughly 2,528 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.
