Current Date And Time In Bălăneşti, Romania
Wednesday, 12 August 2026
22:54:24 EEST
State: Gorj County
Currency: Romanian Leu (RON)
Timezone: UTC +02:00 (EEST)
Population: 741
District: Comuna Bălăneşti
Explore the interactive satellite map of Bălăneşti, a city in Gorj 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 Bălăneşti — 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 Bălăneşti.
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) | 45.0613° N | 23.3938° E |
| Signed Decimal Degrees | 45.0613 | 23.3938 |
| Degrees Minutes Seconds (DMS) | 45° 3' 41" N | 23° 23' 38" E |
| Degrees Decimal Minutes (DDM) | 45° 3.6804' N | 23° 23.6262' E |
| City | Bălăneşti |
| State | Gorj County |
| Country | Romania |
| Continent | Europe |
| District | Comuna Bălăneşti |
| Time Zone | +02:00 |
| Founded | 1800-01-01 |
| Population | 741 |
| Elevation | 271 m / 889 ft |
| GPS (DD) | 45.0613, 23.3938 |
Straight-line (great-circle) distance from Bălăneşti 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 Gorj County.
| City | State | Direction | Distance (km) | Distance (mi) | Drive Est. | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pișteștii din Deal | Gorj County | S | 3 km | 2 mi | ~3m | 🗺 View |
| Preajba Mare | Gorj County | W | 3 km | 2 mi | ~3m | 🗺 View |
| Voiteștii din Vale | Gorj County | NE | 4 km | 2 mi | ~4m | 🗺 View |
| Copăcioasa | Gorj County | SE | 4 km | 3 mi | ~4m | 🗺 View |
| Budieni | Gorj County | S | 5 km | 3 mi | ~5m | 🗺 View |
| Drăgoieni | Gorj County | SW | 5 km | 3 mi | ~5m | 🗺 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 Gorj County, the home state of Bălăneşti, along with each city's aerial distance from Târgu Jiu, Gorj 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Târgu Jiu | 45.05° N | 23.2833° E | 212 m | 0 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Motru | 44.8033° N | 22.9719° E | 182 m | 37 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Rovinari | 44.9167° N | 23.1833° E | 166 m | 17 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Bumbeşti-Jiu | 45.1667° N | 23.4° E | 380 m | 16 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Târgu Cărbuneşti | 44.95° N | 23.5167° E | 195 m | 21 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Turceni | 44.6833° N | 23.3667° E | 127 m | 41 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Tismana | 45.05° N | 22.9667° E | 212 m | 25 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Băleşti | 45.0167° N | 23.2167° E | 183 m | 6 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Plopşoru | 44.7833° N | 23.35° E | 141 m | 30 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Runcu | 45.1167° N | 23.1333° E | 282 m | 14 km | 🗺 View Map |
Craiova International Airport IATA: CRA 91 km (57 mi) from Bălăneşti |
The exact GPS location of Bălăneşti gives business professionals, delivery operators and site planners a fixed reference point inside Gorj 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 Gorj 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 Bălăneşti are ready to paste straight into route planners, dispatch boards and geospatial software — see the full coordinate formats table above.
The satellite view of Bălăneşti 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
Bălăneşti sits within Gorj 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 Bălăneşti 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 Gorj County. › Browse every city in Gorj County
Coordinates for Bălăneşti 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 Bălăneşti are latitude 45.0613° and longitude 23.3938°. In directional format: 45.0613° N, 23.3938° E. These coordinates mark the center of Bălăneşti in Gorj County and work with Google Maps, OpenStreetMap and every major navigation app.
Bălăneşti is a city in Gorj County, Romania, on the continent of Europe. It falls within Comuna Bălăneşti. View its exact position on the satellite map above or check nearby cities for regional context.
In DMS (Degrees Minutes Seconds) format, Bălăneşti sits at: Latitude 45° 3' 41" N and Longitude 23° 23' 38" E. This format is common in surveying records, printed maps and legacy GPS hardware still used by field crews on site visits.
Bălăneşti has a population of approximately 741 people. See the population rank and density figures above, or compare it against every city in Gorj County.
The interactive satellite map of Bălăneşti is embedded on this page and shows streets, buildings and terrain. You can also enter the GPS coordinates 45.0613, 23.3938 directly into Google Maps, Apple Maps or any navigation app to locate Bălăneşti in Gorj County. For broader context, explore the Gorj County state map or nearby cities.
The nearest airport to Bălăneşti is Craiova International Airport (CRA), roughly 91 km away. See the Nearest Airport card in the sidebar for the exact distance in kilometers and miles.
Bălăneşti is approximately 9 km (5 mi) from Târgu Jiu, the capital of Gorj County, measured as a straight-line distance between city centers. See the Major Cities table above for distances from other cities in Gorj County.
Bălăneşti sits at an elevation of approximately 271 meters (889 feet) above sea level — see the Geographic Profile above. Compare it against other cities in the Major Cities table for Gorj County.
The closest cities to Bălăneşti include Pișteștii din Deal, Preajba Mare, Voiteștii din Vale. See the Geographic Intelligence panel above for the full list with distances, or the nearby cities tool for a complete breakdown.
Today in Bălăneşti, sunrise is at 06:24 AM and sunset is at 08:38 PM, giving a day length of 14h 14m. See the Sunrise & Sunset panel above, calculated directly from Bălăneşti's GPS coordinates and updated daily.
Bălăneşti is approximately 5,016 km (3,117 mi) from the Equator, in the northern hemisphere. It's also about 1,839 km from the Prime Meridian. See the Global Position panel above for the full breakdown.
The antipodal point of Bălăneşti — the spot exactly opposite it through the Earth's center — falls nearest to Waitangi, New Zealand, roughly 1,583 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.
Bălăneşti is approximately 225 km (140 mi) E of Bucharest, the national capital of Romania, measured as a straight-line distance between city centers. See the Distance to Capitals card above.
