Current Date And Time In Harkstede, Netherlands
Wednesday, 12 August 2026
23:03:07 CEST
State: Groningen
Currency: Euro (EUR)
Timezone: UTC +01:00 (CEST)
Population: 2,490
District: Midden-Groningen
Explore the interactive satellite map of Harkstede, a city in Groningen, 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 Harkstede — 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 Harkstede.
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.
| Coordinate Format | Latitude | Longitude |
|---|---|---|
| Decimal Degrees (DD) | 53.2133° N | 6.6986° E |
| Signed Decimal Degrees | 53.2133 | 6.6986 |
| Degrees Minutes Seconds (DMS) | 53° 12' 48" N | 6° 41' 55" E |
| Degrees Decimal Minutes (DDM) | 53° 12.7998' N | 6° 41.9166' E |
| City | Harkstede |
| State | Groningen (Grinslân) |
| Country | Netherlands |
| Continent | Europe |
| District | Midden-Groningen |
| Time Zone | +01:00 |
| Population | 2,490 |
| GPS (DD) | 53.2133, 6.6986 |
Straight-line (great-circle) distance from Harkstede 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 Groningen.
| City | State | Direction | Distance (km) | Distance (mi) | Drive Est. | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scharmer | Groningen | SE | 1 km | 1 mi | ~1m | 🗺 View |
| Engelbert | Groningen | W | 3 km | 2 mi | ~3m | 🗺 View |
| Kolham | Groningen | SE | 5 km | 3 mi | ~5m | 🗺 View |
| Foxhol | Groningen | S | 5 km | 3 mi | ~5m | 🗺 View |
| Froombosch | Groningen | E | 6 km | 4 mi | ~6m | 🗺 View |
| Martenshoek | Groningen | S | 6 km | 4 mi | ~6m | 🗺 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 Groningen, the home state of Harkstede, along with each city's aerial distance from Groningen, Groningen'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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Groningen | 53.2192° N | 6.5667° E | 16 m | 0 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Delfzijl | 53.33° N | 6.9181° E | - | 26 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Veendam | 53.1067° N | 6.8792° E | 2 m | 24 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Hoogezand | 53.1617° N | 6.7611° E | 2 m | 14 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Stadskanaal | 52.9895° N | 6.9504° E | 5 m | 36 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Leek | 53.1625° N | 6.3764° E | 2 m | 14 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Winschoten | 53.1442° N | 7.0347° E | 3 m | 32 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Korrewegwijk | 53.2324° N | 6.568° E | - | 1 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Appingedam | 53.3217° N | 6.8583° E | 2 m | 22 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Hoogkerk | 53.2108° N | 6.5014° E | - | 4 km | 🗺 View Map |
Groningen Airport Eelde IATA: GRQ 13 km (8 mi) from Harkstede |
The exact GPS location of Harkstede gives business professionals, delivery operators and site planners a fixed reference point inside Groningen. 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 Groningen 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 Harkstede are ready to paste straight into route planners, dispatch boards and geospatial software — see the full coordinate formats table above.
The satellite view of Harkstede 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
Harkstede sits within Groningen, 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
Transportation and dispatch teams use GPS coordinates of Harkstede 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 Groningen. › Browse every city in Groningen
Coordinates for Harkstede 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
The GPS coordinates of Harkstede are latitude 53.2133° and longitude 6.6986°. In directional format: 53.2133° N, 6.6986° E. These coordinates mark the center of Harkstede in Groningen and work with Google Maps, OpenStreetMap and every major navigation app.
Harkstede is a city in Groningen, Netherlands, on the continent of Europe. It falls within Midden-Groningen. View its exact position on the satellite map above or check nearby cities for regional context.
In DMS (Degrees Minutes Seconds) format, Harkstede sits at: Latitude 53° 12' 48" N and Longitude 6° 41' 55" E. This format is common in surveying records, printed maps and legacy GPS hardware still used by field crews on site visits.
Harkstede has a population of approximately 2,490 people. This is roughly 0.418% of Groningen's total population. See the population rank and density figures above, or compare it against every city in Groningen.
The interactive satellite map of Harkstede is embedded on this page and shows streets, buildings and terrain. You can also enter the GPS coordinates 53.2133, 6.6986 directly into Google Maps, Apple Maps or any navigation app to locate Harkstede in Groningen. For broader context, explore the Groningen state map or nearby cities.
The nearest airport to Harkstede is Groningen Airport Eelde (GRQ), roughly 13 km away. See the Nearest Airport card in the sidebar for the exact distance in kilometers and miles.
Harkstede is approximately 9 km (5 mi) from Groningen, the capital of Groningen, measured as a straight-line distance between city centers. See the Major Cities table above for distances from other cities in Groningen.
The closest cities to Harkstede include Scharmer, Engelbert, Kolham. See the Geographic Intelligence panel above for the full list with distances, or the nearby cities tool for a complete breakdown.
Today in Harkstede, sunrise is at 06:08 AM and sunset is at 09:07 PM, giving a day length of 14h 59m. See the Sunrise & Sunset panel above, calculated directly from Harkstede's GPS coordinates and updated daily.
Harkstede is approximately 5,924 km (3,681 mi) from the Equator, in the northern hemisphere. It's also about 447 km from the Prime Meridian. See the Global Position panel above for the full breakdown.
The antipodal point of Harkstede — the spot exactly opposite it through the Earth's center — falls nearest to Waitangi, New Zealand, roughly 1,057 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.
Harkstede is approximately 153 km (95 mi) SW of Amsterdam, the national capital of Netherlands, measured as a straight-line distance between city centers. See the Distance to Capitals card above.
