Current Date And Time In Racovița, Romania
Thursday, 13 August 2026
19:02:05 EEST
State: Gorj County
Currency: Romanian Leu (RON)
Timezone: UTC +02:00 (EEST)
Population: 580
District: Comuna Polovragi
Explore the interactive satellite map of Racovița, 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 Racovița — 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 Racovița.
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) | 45.1693° N | 23.8376° E |
| Signed Decimal Degrees | 45.1693 | 23.8376 |
| Degrees Minutes Seconds (DMS) | 45° 10' 9" N | 23° 50' 15" E |
| Degrees Decimal Minutes (DDM) | 45° 10.155' N | 23° 50.2578' E |
| City | Racovița |
| State | Gorj County |
| Country | Romania |
| Continent | Europe |
| District | Comuna Polovragi |
| Time Zone | +02:00 |
| Founded | 1502-01-01 |
| Population | 580 |
| Elevation | 526 m / 1,726 ft |
| GPS (DD) | 45.1693, 23.8376 |
Straight-line (great-circle) distance from Racovița 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Polovragi | Gorj County | NW | 3 km | 2 mi | ~3m | 🗺 View |
| Baia de Fier | Gorj County | W | 6 km | 3 mi | ~6m | 🗺 View |
| Sârbești | Gorj County | SW | 7 km | 4 mi | ~7m | 🗺 View |
| Poienari | Gorj County | SW | 9 km | 5 mi | ~9m | 🗺 View |
| Cernădia | Gorj County | W | 9 km | 6 mi | ~9m | 🗺 View |
| Alimpeşti | Gorj County | S | 10 km | 6 mi | ~10m | 🗺 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 Racovița, 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 |
Sibiu International Airport IATA: SBZ 71 km (44 mi) from Racovița |
The exact GPS location of Racovița 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 Racovița are ready to paste straight into route planners, dispatch boards and geospatial software — see the full coordinate formats table above.
The satellite view of Racovița 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
Racovița 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 Racovița 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 Racovița 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 Racovița are latitude 45.1693° and longitude 23.8376°. In directional format: 45.1693° N, 23.8376° E. These coordinates mark the center of Racovița in Gorj County and work with Google Maps, OpenStreetMap and every major navigation app.
Racovița is a city in Gorj County, Romania, on the continent of Europe. It falls within Comuna Polovragi. View its exact position on the satellite map above or check nearby cities for regional context.
In DMS (Degrees Minutes Seconds) format, Racovița sits at: Latitude 45° 10' 9" N and Longitude 23° 50' 15" E. This format is common in surveying records, printed maps and legacy GPS hardware still used by field crews on site visits.
Racovița has a population of approximately 580 people. See the population rank and density figures above, or compare it against every city in Gorj County.
The interactive satellite map of Racovița is embedded on this page and shows streets, buildings and terrain. You can also enter the GPS coordinates 45.1693, 23.8376 directly into Google Maps, Apple Maps or any navigation app to locate Racovița in Gorj County. For broader context, explore the Gorj County state map or nearby cities.
The nearest airport to Racovița is Sibiu International Airport (SBZ), roughly 71 km away. See the Nearest Airport card in the sidebar for the exact distance in kilometers and miles.
Racovița is approximately 45 km (28 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.
Racovița sits at an elevation of approximately 526 meters (1,726 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 Racovița include Polovragi, Baia de Fier, Sârbești. See the Geographic Intelligence panel above for the full list with distances, or the nearby cities tool for a complete breakdown.
Today in Racovița, sunrise is at 06:22 AM and sunset is at 08:36 PM, giving a day length of 14h 14m. See the Sunrise & Sunset panel above, calculated directly from Racovița's GPS coordinates and updated daily.
Racovița is approximately 5,028 km (3,124 mi) from the Equator, in the northern hemisphere. It's also about 1,871 km from the Prime Meridian. See the Global Position panel above for the full breakdown.
The antipodal point of Racovița — the spot exactly opposite it through the Earth's center — falls nearest to Waitangi, New Zealand, roughly 1,617 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.
Racovița is approximately 197 km (122 mi) SE of Bucharest, the national capital of Romania, measured as a straight-line distance between city centers. See the Distance to Capitals card above.
