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Hees, Gelderland, Netherlands – Netherlands Flag

Current Date And Time In Hees, Netherlands

Thursday, 13 August 2026
01:25:53 CEST
State: Gelderland
Currency: Euro (EUR)
Timezone: UTC +01:00 (CEST)
Population: 2,875
District: Gemeente Nijmegen

🗺 Map of Hees, Gelderland, Netherlands – GPS Coordinates & Satellite View


Explore the interactive satellite map of Hees, a city in Gelderland, Netherlands, located in Europe. This page provides precise GPS coordinates, latitude and longitude values, DMS (Degrees Minutes Seconds) and DDM (Degrees Decimal Minutes) formats for Hees β€” 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 Hees.

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 Netherlands operations.

🌍 GPS Coordinates of Hees, Gelderland

📍 LATITUDE
51.841°
North (N)
📍 LONGITUDE
5.828°
East (E)
🎯 Precision: WGS84 Datum • Format: Decimal Degrees • Accuracy: ±1 meter
Coordinate FormatLatitudeLongitude
Decimal Degrees (DD)51.8414° N5.8285° E
Signed Decimal Degrees51.84145.8285
Degrees Minutes Seconds (DMS)51° 50' 29" N5° 49' 42" E
Degrees Decimal Minutes (DDM)51° 50.4816' N5° 49.7076' E

☀️ Sunrise, Sunset & Day Length in Hees Today

🔥 SUNRISE
06:16 AM
🌅 SUNSET
09:06 PM
⏳ DAY LENGTH
14h 50m
🌅 SOLAR NOON
01:41 PM
Calculated for today (13 Aug 2026) from Hees’s GPS coordinates • times shown in local time.

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

📍 DISTANCE FROM EQUATOR
5,771 km
(3,586 mi) • Hees is in the northern hemisphere
📍 DIST. FROM PRIME MERIDIAN
401 km
(249 mi) • Hees is in the eastern hemisphere
🌐 ANTIPODAL COORDINATES
51.841° S, 174.172° W
The point exactly opposite Hees through the Earth's core
If you dug a tunnel straight through the Earth's center from Hees, you'd surface nearest to Waitangi, New Zealand, about 895 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 Hees

📍 Location Details

CityHees
StateGelderland (헬데λ₯Όλž€νŠΈ μ£Ό)
CountryNetherlands
ContinentEurope
DistrictGemeente Nijmegen
Time Zone+01:00

📈 Area & Population

Population2,875
Elevation10 m / 33 ft
GPS (DD)51.8414, 5.8285

📊 Geographic Intelligence & Neighboring Cities

🗺 Neighboring Cities of Hees

Nearby Cities Found: 6 cities
Parent State: Gelderland
Parent Country: Netherlands

📈 City Size & Population Analysis

Population: 2,875
🏆 State Rank: #140 of 304 most populous in Gelderland
🏠 Share of Gelderland Population: 0.135%

✈️ Distance & Travel Time to Nearby Cities

Straight-line (great-circle) distance from Hees 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 Gelderland.

CityStateDirectionDistance (km)Distance (mi)Drive Est.Map
NijmegenGelderlandE2 km1 mi~2m🗺 View
LindenholtGelderlandW3 km2 mi~3m🗺 View
HunnerbergGelderlandE3 km2 mi~3m🗺 View
LentGelderlandNE3 km2 mi~3m🗺 View
HengstdalGelderlandE4 km2 mi~4m🗺 View
HatertGelderlandS4 km2 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 Hees to Capitals

STATE CAPITAL • Arnhem
16 km (10 mi)
N of Hees • ~16m drive (straight-line)
NATIONAL CAPITAL • Amsterdam
87 km (54 mi)
NW of Hees • ~1h 27m drive (straight-line)

🏙️ GPS Coordinates of Major Cities in Gelderland

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

City NameLatitudeLongitudeElevationDist. from State CapitalMap & Coords
Nijmegen51.8425° N5.8528° E25 m16 km🗺 View Map
Arnhem51.98° N5.9111° E16 m0 km🗺 View Map
Apeldoorn52.21° N5.9694° E12 m26 km🗺 View Map
Ede52.0333° N5.6583° E20 m18 km🗺 View Map
Doetinchem51.965° N6.2889° E17 m26 km🗺 View Map
Tiel51.8867° N5.4292° E8 m35 km🗺 View Map
Harderwijk52.3417° N5.6208° E4 m45 km🗺 View Map
Nijkerk52.22° N5.4861° E4 m39 km🗺 View Map
Zutphen52.1383° N6.2014° E10 m27 km🗺 View Map
Wageningen51.97° N5.6667° E12 m17 km🗺 View Map
Neighbouring Countries
✈️ Nearest Airport
Weeze (Niederrhein) Airport
IATA: NRN
34 km (21 mi) from Hees
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🌍 Hees Map Guide – Location Intelligence & Geographic Reference

📍 Why GPS Coordinates of Hees Matter

The exact GPS location of Hees gives business professionals, delivery operators and site planners a fixed reference point inside Gelderland. 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 β€” DD, DMS and DDM β€” are listed above for direct use across mapping tools. › Compare Gelderland state-level map data

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

🗺 Satellite Map Uses for Hees

The satellite view of Hees 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 Netherlands map

🌎 Regional Position of Hees in Gelderland

Hees sits within Gelderland, Netherlands, 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 Hees Coordinates

Transportation and dispatch teams use GPS coordinates of Hees 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 Gelderland. › Browse every city in Gelderland

💻 Using Hees Location Data in Business Platforms

Coordinates for Hees 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 Netherlands. › Country geolocation database

📊 How to Use Hees Map Data

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

❓ Frequently Asked Questions About Hees Location & Map

📍 What are the GPS coordinates of Hees?

The GPS coordinates of Hees are latitude 51.8414° and longitude 5.8285°. In directional format: 51.8414° N, 5.8285° E. These coordinates mark the center of Hees in Gelderland and work with Google Maps, OpenStreetMap and every major navigation app.

🌎 Where is Hees located?

Hees is a city in Gelderland, Netherlands, on the continent of Europe. It falls within Gemeente Nijmegen. View its exact position on the satellite map above or check nearby cities for regional context.

📈 What are the DMS coordinates of Hees?

In DMS (Degrees Minutes Seconds) format, Hees sits at: Latitude 51° 50' 29" N and Longitude 5° 49' 42" 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 Hees?

Hees has a population of approximately 2,875 people. This is roughly 0.135% of Gelderland's total population. See the population rank and density figures above, or compare it against every city in Gelderland.

🗺 How can I view Hees on a satellite map?

The interactive satellite map of Hees is embedded on this page and shows streets, buildings and terrain. You can also enter the GPS coordinates 51.8414, 5.8285 directly into Google Maps, Apple Maps or any navigation app to locate Hees in Gelderland. For broader context, explore the Gelderland state map or nearby cities.

✈️ What is the nearest airport to Hees?

The nearest airport to Hees is Weeze (Niederrhein) Airport (NRN), roughly 34 km away. See the Nearest Airport card in the sidebar for the exact distance in kilometers and miles.

🚗 How far is Hees from Arnhem?

Hees is approximately 16 km (10 mi) from Arnhem, the capital of Gelderland, measured as a straight-line distance between city centers. See the Major Cities table above for distances from other cities in Gelderland.

⛰️ What is the elevation of Hees?

Hees sits at an elevation of approximately 10 meters (33 feet) above sea level — see the Geographic Profile above. Compare it against other cities in the Major Cities table for Gelderland.

🗺 Which cities are closest to Hees?

The closest cities to Hees include Nijmegen, Lindenholt, Hunnerberg. 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 Hees today?

Today in Hees, sunrise is at 06:16 AM and sunset is at 09:06 PM, giving a day length of 14h 50m. See the Sunrise & Sunset panel above, calculated directly from Hees's GPS coordinates and updated daily.

📍 How far is Hees from the Equator?

Hees is approximately 5,771 km (3,586 mi) from the Equator, in the northern hemisphere. It's also about 401 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 Hees?

The antipodal point of Hees — the spot exactly opposite it through the Earth's center — falls nearest to Waitangi, New Zealand, roughly 895 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 Hees from Amsterdam, the capital of Netherlands?

Hees is approximately 87 km (54 mi) NW of Amsterdam, the national capital of Netherlands, measured as a straight-line distance between city centers. See the Distance to Capitals card above.