Current Date And Time In Blokzijl, Netherlands
Wednesday, 12 August 2026
10:52:57 CEST
State: Overijssel
Currency: Euro (EUR)
Timezone: UTC +01:00 (CEST)
Population: 1,110
District: Gemeente Steenwijkerland
Explore the interactive satellite map of Blokzijl, a city in Overijssel, 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 Blokzijl 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 Blokzijl.
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) | 52.7267° N | 5.9611° E |
| Signed Decimal Degrees | 52.7267 | 5.9611 |
| Degrees Minutes Seconds (DMS) | 52° 43' 36" N | 5° 57' 40" E |
| Degrees Decimal Minutes (DDM) | 52° 43.6002' N | 5° 57.6666' E |
| City | Blokzijl |
| State | Overijssel (μ€λ²λ μ΄μ€ μ£Ό) |
| Country | Netherlands |
| Continent | Europe |
| District | Gemeente Steenwijkerland |
| Time Zone | +01:00 |
| Population | 1,110 |
| Elevation | 3 m / 10 ft |
| GPS (DD) | 52.7267, 5.9611 |
Straight-line (great-circle) distance from Blokzijl 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 Overijssel.
| City | State | Direction | Distance (km) | Distance (mi) | Drive Est. | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vollenhove | Overijssel | S | 5 km | 3 mi | ~5m | 🗺 View |
| Sint Jansklooster | Overijssel | SE | 6 km | 4 mi | ~6m | 🗺 View |
| Giethoorn | Overijssel | E | 8 km | 5 mi | ~8m | 🗺 View |
| Belt-Schutsloot | Overijssel | SE | 9 km | 6 mi | ~9m | 🗺 View |
| Oldemarkt | Overijssel | N | 11 km | 7 mi | ~11m | 🗺 View |
| Kuinre | Overijssel | NW | 11 km | 7 mi | ~11m | 🗺 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 Overijssel, the home state of Blokzijl, along with each city's aerial distance from Zwolle, Overijssel'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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Enschede | 52.2183° N | 6.8958° E | 45 m | 63 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Zwolle | 52.5125° N | 6.0944° E | 9 m | 0 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Deventer | 52.255° N | 6.1639° E | 12 m | 29 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Hengelo | 52.2658° N | 6.7931° E | 18 m | 55 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Almelo | 52.3567° N | 6.6625° E | 15 m | 42 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Hardenberg | 52.5758° N | 6.6194° E | 11 m | 36 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Kampen | 52.555° N | 5.9111° E | 2 m | 13 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Oldenzaal | 52.3133° N | 6.9292° E | 48 m | 61 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Rijssen | 52.3067° N | 6.5181° E | 16 m | 37 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Dalfsen | 52.5117° N | 6.2569° E | 4 m | 11 km | 🗺 View Map |
Groningen Airport Eelde IATA: GRQ 60 km (37 mi) from Blokzijl |
The exact GPS location of Blokzijl gives business professionals, delivery operators and site planners a fixed reference point inside Overijssel. 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 Overijssel 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 Blokzijl are ready to paste straight into route planners, dispatch boards and geospatial software — see the full coordinate formats table above.
The satellite view of Blokzijl 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
Blokzijl sits within Overijssel, 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 Blokzijl 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 Overijssel. › Browse every city in Overijssel
Coordinates for Blokzijl 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 Blokzijl are latitude 52.7267° and longitude 5.9611°. In directional format: 52.7267° N, 5.9611° E. These coordinates mark the center of Blokzijl in Overijssel and work with Google Maps, OpenStreetMap and every major navigation app.
Blokzijl is a city in Overijssel, Netherlands, on the continent of Europe. It falls within Gemeente Steenwijkerland. View its exact position on the satellite map above or check nearby cities for regional context.
In DMS (Degrees Minutes Seconds) format, Blokzijl sits at: Latitude 52° 43' 36" N and Longitude 5° 57' 40" E. This format is common in surveying records, printed maps and legacy GPS hardware still used by field crews on site visits.
Blokzijl has a population of approximately 1,110 people. This is roughly 0.094% of Overijssel's total population. See the population rank and density figures above, or compare it against every city in Overijssel.
The interactive satellite map of Blokzijl is embedded on this page and shows streets, buildings and terrain. You can also enter the GPS coordinates 52.7267, 5.9611 directly into Google Maps, Apple Maps or any navigation app to locate Blokzijl in Overijssel. For broader context, explore the Overijssel state map or nearby cities.
The nearest airport to Blokzijl is Groningen Airport Eelde (GRQ), roughly 60 km away. See the Nearest Airport card in the sidebar for the exact distance in kilometers and miles.
Blokzijl is approximately 25 km (16 mi) from Zwolle, the capital of Overijssel, measured as a straight-line distance between city centers. See the Major Cities table above for distances from other cities in Overijssel.
Blokzijl sits at an elevation of approximately 3 meters (10 feet) above sea level — see the Geographic Profile above. Compare it against other cities in the Major Cities table for Overijssel.
The closest cities to Blokzijl include Vollenhove, Sint Jansklooster, Giethoorn. See the Geographic Intelligence panel above for the full list with distances, or the nearby cities tool for a complete breakdown.
Today in Blokzijl, sunrise is at 06:11 AM and sunset is at 09:10 PM, giving a day length of 14h 59m. See the Sunrise & Sunset panel above, calculated directly from Blokzijl's GPS coordinates and updated daily.
Blokzijl is approximately 5,870 km (3,647 mi) from the Equator, in the northern hemisphere. It's also about 402 km from the Prime Meridian. See the Global Position panel above for the full breakdown.
The antipodal point of Blokzijl — the spot exactly opposite it through the Earth's center — falls nearest to Waitangi, New Zealand, roughly 993 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.
Blokzijl is approximately 82 km (51 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.
