Current Date And Time In Giessen, Netherlands
Friday, 14 August 2026
21:07:26 CEST
State: North Brabant
Currency: Euro (EUR)
Timezone: UTC +01:00 (CEST)
Population: 1,640
District: Altena
Explore the interactive satellite map of Giessen, a city in North Brabant, 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 Giessen — 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 Giessen.
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) | 51.79° N | 5.0306° E |
| Signed Decimal Degrees | 51.79 | 5.0306 |
| Degrees Minutes Seconds (DMS) | 51° 47' 24" N | 5° 1' 50" E |
| Degrees Decimal Minutes (DDM) | 51° 47.4' N | 5° 1.8336' E |
| City | Giessen |
| State | North Brabant (Noord-Brabant) |
| Country | Netherlands |
| Continent | Europe |
| District | Altena |
| Time Zone | +01:00 |
| Population | 1,640 |
| Elevation | 2 m / 7 ft |
| GPS (DD) | 51.79, 5.0306 |
Straight-line (great-circle) distance from Giessen 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 North Brabant.
| City | State | Direction | Distance (km) | Distance (mi) | Drive Est. | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rijswijk | North Brabant | NW | 1 km | 1 mi | ~1m | 🗺 View |
| Andel | North Brabant | E | 2 km | 1 mi | ~2m | 🗺 View |
| Woudrichem | North Brabant | NW | 3 km | 2 mi | ~3m | 🗺 View |
| Almkerk | North Brabant | SW | 5 km | 3 mi | ~5m | 🗺 View |
| Veen | North Brabant | E | 6 km | 3 mi | ~6m | 🗺 View |
| Sleeuwijk | North Brabant | NW | 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 North Brabant, the home state of Giessen, along with each city's aerial distance from 's-Hertogenbosch, North Brabant'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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eindhoven | 51.4408° N | 5.4778° E | 22 m | 31 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Tilburg | 51.5555° N | 5.0913° E | 16 m | 22 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Breda | 51.5866° N | 4.776° E | 9 m | 39 km | 🗺 View Map |
| 's-Hertogenbosch | 51.6992° N | 5.3042° E | 7 m | 0 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Roosendaal | 51.5308° N | 4.4653° E | 4 m | 61 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Oss | 51.765° N | 5.5181° E | 8 m | 16 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Helmond | 51.4817° N | 5.6611° E | 19 m | 35 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Bergen op Zoom | 51.495° N | 4.2917° E | 9 m | 74 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Oosterhout | 51.645° N | 4.8597° E | 7 m | 31 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Waalwijk | 51.6825° N | 5.0708° E | 4 m | 16 km | 🗺 View Map |
Eindhoven Airport IATA: EIN 45 km (28 mi) from Giessen |
The exact GPS location of Giessen gives business professionals, delivery operators and site planners a fixed reference point inside North Brabant. 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 North Brabant 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 Giessen are ready to paste straight into route planners, dispatch boards and geospatial software — see the full coordinate formats table above.
The satellite view of Giessen 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
Giessen sits within North Brabant, 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 Giessen 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 North Brabant. › Browse every city in North Brabant
Coordinates for Giessen 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 Giessen are latitude 51.79° and longitude 5.0306°. In directional format: 51.79° N, 5.0306° E. These coordinates mark the center of Giessen in North Brabant and work with Google Maps, OpenStreetMap and every major navigation app.
Giessen is a city in North Brabant, Netherlands, on the continent of Europe. It falls within Altena. View its exact position on the satellite map above or check nearby cities for regional context.
In DMS (Degrees Minutes Seconds) format, Giessen sits at: Latitude 51° 47' 24" N and Longitude 5° 1' 50" E. This format is common in surveying records, printed maps and legacy GPS hardware still used by field crews on site visits.
Giessen has a population of approximately 1,640 people. This is roughly 0.062% of North Brabant's total population. See the population rank and density figures above, or compare it against every city in North Brabant.
The interactive satellite map of Giessen is embedded on this page and shows streets, buildings and terrain. You can also enter the GPS coordinates 51.79, 5.0306 directly into Google Maps, Apple Maps or any navigation app to locate Giessen in North Brabant. For broader context, explore the North Brabant state map or nearby cities.
The nearest airport to Giessen is Eindhoven Airport (EIN), roughly 45 km away. See the Nearest Airport card in the sidebar for the exact distance in kilometers and miles.
Giessen is approximately 21 km (13 mi) from 's-Hertogenbosch, the capital of North Brabant, measured as a straight-line distance between city centers. See the Major Cities table above for distances from other cities in North Brabant.
Giessen sits at an elevation of approximately 2 meters (7 feet) above sea level — see the Geographic Profile above. Compare it against other cities in the Major Cities table for North Brabant.
The closest cities to Giessen include Rijswijk, Andel, Woudrichem. See the Geographic Intelligence panel above for the full list with distances, or the nearby cities tool for a complete breakdown.
Today in Giessen, sunrise is at 06:23 AM and sunset is at 09:05 PM, giving a day length of 14h 42m. See the Sunrise & Sunset panel above, calculated directly from Giessen's GPS coordinates and updated daily.
Giessen is approximately 5,765 km (3,582 mi) from the Equator, in the northern hemisphere. It's also about 346 km from the Prime Meridian. See the Global Position panel above for the full breakdown.
The antipodal point of Giessen — the spot exactly opposite it through the Earth's center — falls nearest to Waitangi, New Zealand, roughly 879 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.
Giessen is approximately 66 km (41 mi) N of Amsterdam, the national capital of Netherlands, measured as a straight-line distance between city centers. See the Distance to Capitals card above.
