Current Date And Time In Balqash, Kazakhstan
Wednesday, 12 August 2026
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Explore the interactive satellite map of Balqash, 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 Balqash — 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 Balqash.
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) | 46.8455° N | 74.9821° E |
| Signed Decimal Degrees | 46.8455 | 74.9821 |
| Degrees Minutes Seconds (DMS) | 46° 50' 44" N | 74° 58' 56" E |
| Degrees Decimal Minutes (DDM) | 46° 50.7276' N | 74° 58.9278' E |
| City | Balqash |
| State | Karaganda (Қарағанды облысы / Карагандинская область) |
| Country | Kazakhstan |
| Continent | Asia |
| Time Zone | +05:00 to +06:00 |
| Founded | 1932-01-01 |
| Population | 81,364 |
| Area (km²) | 230.00 km² |
| Area (mi²) | 88.80 mi² |
| Pop. Density | 353.76 /km² |
| Elevation | 372 m / 1,221 ft |
| GPS (DD) | 46.8455, 74.9821 |
Straight-line (great-circle) distance from Balqash 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ozernyy | Karaganda | SE | 6 km | 4 mi | ~6m | 🗺 View |
| Gülshat | Karaganda | SW | 53 km | 33 mi | ~53m | 🗺 View |
| Moyynty | Karaganda | W | 130 km | 81 mi | ~2h 10m | 🗺 View |
| Saryshaghan | Karaganda | SW | 132 km | 82 mi | ~2h 12m | 🗺 View |
| Priozersk | Karaganda | SW | 133 km | 83 mi | ~2h 13m | 🗺 View |
| Aqshatau | Karaganda | NW | 145 km | 90 mi | ~2h 25m | 🗺 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 Balqash, 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 |
| 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 |
| Aqadyr | 48.2601° N | 72.8585° E | 693 m | - | 🗺 View Map |
Balkhash Airport IATA: BXH 6 km (4 mi) from Balqash |
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The exact GPS location of Balqash 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 Balqash are ready to paste straight into route planners, dispatch boards and geospatial software — see the full coordinate formats table above.
The satellite view of Balqash 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
Balqash 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 Balqash 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 Balqash 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 Balqash are latitude 46.8455° and longitude 74.9821°. In directional format: 46.8455° N, 74.9821° E. These coordinates mark the center of Balqash in Karaganda and work with Google Maps, OpenStreetMap and every major navigation app.
Balqash 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, Balqash sits at: Latitude 46° 50' 44" N and Longitude 74° 58' 56" E. This format is common in surveying records, printed maps and legacy GPS hardware still used by field crews on site visits.
Balqash has a population of approximately 81,364 people. This is roughly 5.875% of Karaganda's total population. See the population rank and density figures above, or compare it against every city in Karaganda.
The interactive satellite map of Balqash is embedded on this page and shows streets, buildings and terrain. You can also enter the GPS coordinates 46.8455, 74.9821 directly into Google Maps, Apple Maps or any navigation app to locate Balqash in Karaganda. For broader context, explore the Karaganda state map or nearby cities.
The nearest airport to Balqash is Balkhash Airport (BXH), roughly 6 km away. See the Nearest Airport card in the sidebar for the exact distance in kilometers and miles.
Balqash sits at an elevation of approximately 372 meters (1,221 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 Balqash include Ozernyy, Gülshat, Moyynty. See the Geographic Intelligence panel above for the full list with distances, or the nearby cities tool for a complete breakdown.
Today in Balqash, sunrise is at 05:52 AM and sunset is at 08:18 PM, giving a day length of 14h 26m. See the Sunrise & Sunset panel above, calculated directly from Balqash's GPS coordinates and updated daily.
Balqash is approximately 5,215 km (3,240 mi) from the Equator, in the northern hemisphere. It's also about 5,709 km from the Prime Meridian. See the Global Position panel above for the full breakdown.
The antipodal point of Balqash — the spot exactly opposite it through the Earth's center — falls nearest to Hanga Roa, Chile, roughly 2,224 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.
