Current Date And Time In Vaals, Netherlands
Tuesday, 11 August 2026
15:48:56 CEST
State: Limburg
Currency: Euro (EUR)
Timezone: UTC +01:00 (CEST)
Population: 6,970
District: Gemeente Vaals
Explore the interactive satellite map of Vaals, a city in Limburg, 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 Vaals 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 Vaals.
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) | 50.7708° N | 6.0181° E |
| Signed Decimal Degrees | 50.7708 | 6.0181 |
| Degrees Minutes Seconds (DMS) | 50° 46' 15" N | 6° 1' 5" E |
| Degrees Decimal Minutes (DDM) | 50° 46.2498' N | 6° 1.0836' E |
| City | Vaals |
| State | Limburg (λ¦Όλ·λ₯΄ν μ£Ό) |
| Country | Netherlands |
| Continent | Europe |
| District | Gemeente Vaals |
| Time Zone | +01:00 |
| Population | 6,970 |
| Elevation | 203 m / 666 ft |
| GPS (DD) | 50.7708, 6.0181 |
Straight-line (great-circle) distance from Vaals 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 Limburg.
| City | State | Direction | Distance (km) | Distance (mi) | Drive Est. | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lemiers | Limburg | NW | 2 km | 2 mi | ~2m | 🗺 View |
| Vijlen | Limburg | NW | 4 km | 3 mi | ~4m | 🗺 View |
| Bocholtz | Limburg | N | 5 km | 3 mi | ~5m | 🗺 View |
| Bocholtzerheide | Limburg | N | 5 km | 3 mi | ~5m | 🗺 View |
| Nijswiller | Limburg | NW | 6 km | 4 mi | ~6m | 🗺 View |
| Mechelen | Limburg | NW | 7 km | 4 mi | ~7m | 🗺 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 Limburg, the home state of Vaals, along with each city's aerial distance from Maastricht, Limburg'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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Maastricht | 50.8483° N | 5.6889° E | 56 m | 0 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Venlo | 51.37° N | 6.1681° E | 24 m | 67 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Heerlen | 50.8837° N | 5.9815° E | 114 m | 21 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Kerkrade | 50.8658° N | 6.0625° E | 157 m | 26 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Weert | 51.2517° N | 5.7069° E | 38 m | 45 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Sittard | 50.9983° N | 5.8694° E | 48 m | 21 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Roermond | 51.1942° N | 5.9875° E | 31 m | 44 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Venray | 51.525° N | 5.975° E | 29 m | 78 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Geleen | 50.9742° N | 5.8292° E | 66 m | 17 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Brunssum | 50.9467° N | 5.9708° E | 79 m | 23 km | 🗺 View Map |
Maastricht Aachen Airport IATA: MST 23 km (15 mi) from Vaals |
The exact GPS location of Vaals gives business professionals, delivery operators and site planners a fixed reference point inside Limburg. 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 Limburg 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 Vaals are ready to paste straight into route planners, dispatch boards and geospatial software — see the full coordinate formats table above.
The satellite view of Vaals 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
Vaals sits within Limburg, 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 Vaals 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 Limburg. › Browse every city in Limburg
Coordinates for Vaals 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 Vaals are latitude 50.7708° and longitude 6.0181°. In directional format: 50.7708° N, 6.0181° E. These coordinates mark the center of Vaals in Limburg and work with Google Maps, OpenStreetMap and every major navigation app.
Vaals is a city in Limburg, Netherlands, on the continent of Europe. It falls within Gemeente Vaals. View its exact position on the satellite map above or check nearby cities for regional context.
In DMS (Degrees Minutes Seconds) format, Vaals sits at: Latitude 50° 46' 15" N and Longitude 6° 1' 5" E. This format is common in surveying records, printed maps and legacy GPS hardware still used by field crews on site visits.
Vaals has a population of approximately 6,970 people. This is roughly 0.618% of Limburg's total population. See the population rank and density figures above, or compare it against every city in Limburg.
The interactive satellite map of Vaals is embedded on this page and shows streets, buildings and terrain. You can also enter the GPS coordinates 50.7708, 6.0181 directly into Google Maps, Apple Maps or any navigation app to locate Vaals in Limburg. For broader context, explore the Limburg state map or nearby cities.
The nearest airport to Vaals is Maastricht Aachen Airport (MST), roughly 23 km away. See the Nearest Airport card in the sidebar for the exact distance in kilometers and miles.
Vaals is approximately 25 km (15 mi) from Maastricht, the capital of Limburg, measured as a straight-line distance between city centers. See the Major Cities table above for distances from other cities in Limburg.
Vaals sits at an elevation of approximately 203 meters (666 feet) above sea level — see the Geographic Profile above. Compare it against other cities in the Major Cities table for Limburg.
The closest cities to Vaals include Lemiers, Vijlen, Bocholtz. See the Geographic Intelligence panel above for the full list with distances, or the nearby cities tool for a complete breakdown.
Today in Vaals, sunrise is at 06:15 AM and sunset is at 09:06 PM, giving a day length of 14h 50m. See the Sunrise & Sunset panel above, calculated directly from Vaals's GPS coordinates and updated daily.
Vaals is approximately 5,652 km (3,512 mi) from the Equator, in the northern hemisphere. It's also about 424 km from the Prime Meridian. See the Global Position panel above for the full breakdown.
The antipodal point of Vaals — the spot exactly opposite it through the Earth's center — falls nearest to Waitangi, New Zealand, roughly 782 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.
Vaals is approximately 195 km (121 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.
