Current Date And Time In Șanț, Romania
Saturday, 25 July 2026
19:52:01 EEST
State: Bistrița-Năsăud County
Currency: Romanian Leu (RON)
Timezone: UTC +02:00 (EEST)
Population: 2,909
District: Comuna Şanţ
Explore the interactive satellite map of Șanț, a city in Bistrița-Năsăud County, Romania, located in Europe. This page provides precise GPS coordinates, latitude and longitude values, DMS (Degrees Minutes Seconds) and DDM (Degrees Decimal Minutes) formats for Șanț — 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 Șanț.
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 Romania operations.
| Coordinate Format | Latitude | Longitude |
|---|---|---|
| Decimal Degrees (DD) | 47.45° N | 24.9° E |
| Signed Decimal Degrees | 47.45 | 24.9 |
| Degrees Minutes Seconds (DMS) | 47° 27' 0" N | 24° 53' 60" E |
| Degrees Decimal Minutes (DDM) | 47° 27' N | 24° 54' E |
| City | Șanț |
| State | Bistrița-Năsăud County |
| Country | Romania |
| Continent | Europe |
| District | Comuna Şanţ |
| Time Zone | +02:00 |
| Founded | 1600-01-01 |
| Population | 2,909 |
| Elevation | 644 m / 2,113 ft |
| GPS (DD) | 47.45, 24.9 |
Straight-line (great-circle) distance from Șanț 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 Bistrița-Năsăud County.
| City | State | Direction | Distance (km) | Distance (mi) | Drive Est. | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rodna | Bistrița-Năsăud County | SW | 7 km | 5 mi | ~7m | 🗺 View |
| Ilva Mare | Bistrița-Năsăud County | S | 9 km | 6 mi | ~9m | 🗺 View |
| Măgura Ilvei | Bistrița-Năsăud County | SW | 11 km | 7 mi | ~11m | 🗺 View |
| Anieș | Bistrița-Năsăud County | W | 11 km | 7 mi | ~11m | 🗺 View |
| Lunca Ilvei | Bistrița-Năsăud County | SE | 11 km | 7 mi | ~11m | 🗺 View |
| Arșița | Bistrița-Năsăud County | SW | 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 Bistrița-Năsăud County, the home state of Șanț, along with each city's aerial distance from Bistrița, Bistrița-Năsăud County'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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bistriţa | 47.1332° N | 24.5001° E | 362 m | 0 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Beclean | 47.1833° N | 24.1833° E | 257 m | 25 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Năsăud | 47.2833° N | 24.4° E | 317 m | 18 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Cormaia | 47.3667° N | 24.6833° E | 456 m | 29 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Sângeorz-Băi | 47.3685° N | 24.6721° E | 434 m | 29 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Măieru | 47.4° N | 24.75° E | 496 m | 35 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Feldru | 47.2833° N | 24.6° E | 393 m | 18 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Rodna | 47.4167° N | 24.8167° E | 525 m | 40 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Teaca | 46.9167° N | 24.5167° E | 384 m | 24 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Lechinţa | 47.0167° N | 24.35° E | 344 m | 17 km | 🗺 View Map |
Maramureș International Airport IATA: BAY 110 km (68 mi) from Șanț |
The exact GPS location of Șanț gives business professionals, delivery operators and site planners a fixed reference point inside Bistrița-Năsăud County. 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 Bistrița-Năsăud County 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 Șanț are ready to paste straight into route planners, dispatch boards and geospatial software — see the full coordinate formats table above.
The satellite view of Șanț 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 Romania map
Șanț sits within Bistrița-Năsăud County, Romania, 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 Șanț 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 Bistrița-Năsăud County. › Browse every city in Bistrița-Năsăud County
Coordinates for Șanț 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 Romania. › Country geolocation database
The GPS coordinates of Șanț are latitude 47.45° and longitude 24.9°. In directional format: 47.45° N, 24.9° E. These coordinates mark the center of Șanț in Bistrița-Năsăud County and work with Google Maps, OpenStreetMap and every major navigation app.
Șanț is a city in Bistrița-Năsăud County, Romania, on the continent of Europe. It falls within Comuna Şanţ. View its exact position on the satellite map above or check nearby cities for regional context.
In DMS (Degrees Minutes Seconds) format, Șanț sits at: Latitude 47° 27' 0" N and Longitude 24° 53' 60" E. This format is common in surveying records, printed maps and legacy GPS hardware still used by field crews on site visits.
Șanț has a population of approximately 2,909 people. See the population rank and density figures above, or compare it against every city in Bistrița-Năsăud County.
The interactive satellite map of Șanț is embedded on this page and shows streets, buildings and terrain. You can also enter the GPS coordinates 47.45, 24.9 directly into Google Maps, Apple Maps or any navigation app to locate Șanț in Bistrița-Năsăud County. For broader context, explore the Bistrița-Năsăud County state map or nearby cities.
The nearest airport to Șanț is Maramureș International Airport (BAY), roughly 110 km away. See the Nearest Airport card in the sidebar for the exact distance in kilometers and miles.
Șanț is approximately 46 km (29 mi) from Bistrița, the capital of Bistrița-Năsăud County, measured as a straight-line distance between city centers. See the Major Cities table above for distances from other cities in Bistrița-Năsăud County.
Șanț sits at an elevation of approximately 644 meters (2,113 feet) above sea level — see the Geographic Profile above. Compare it against other cities in the Major Cities table for Bistrița-Năsăud County.
The closest cities to Șanț include Rodna, Ilva Mare, Măgura Ilvei. See the Geographic Intelligence panel above for the full list with distances, or the nearby cities tool for a complete breakdown.
Today in Șanț, sunrise is at 05:48 AM and sunset is at 09:05 PM, giving a day length of 15h 17m. See the Sunrise & Sunset panel above, calculated directly from Șanț's GPS coordinates and updated daily.
Șanț is approximately 5,282 km (3,282 mi) from the Equator, in the northern hemisphere. It's also about 1,874 km from the Prime Meridian. See the Global Position panel above for the full breakdown.
The antipodal point of Șanț — the spot exactly opposite it through the Earth's center — falls nearest to Waitangi, New Zealand, roughly 1,705 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.
Șanț is approximately 349 km (217 mi) S of Bucharest, the national capital of Romania, measured as a straight-line distance between city centers. See the Distance to Capitals card above.
