Current Date And Time In Balș, Romania
Thursday, 13 August 2026
09:05:56 EEST
State: Iași County
Currency: Romanian Leu (RON)
Timezone: UTC +02:00 (EEST)
Population: 1,187
District: Comuna Balş
Explore the interactive satellite map of Balș, a city in Iași 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 Balș — 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 Balș.
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) | 47.2963° N | 26.9786° E |
| Signed Decimal Degrees | 47.2963 | 26.9786 |
| Degrees Minutes Seconds (DMS) | 47° 17' 47" N | 26° 58' 43" E |
| Degrees Decimal Minutes (DDM) | 47° 17.7768' N | 26° 58.7136' E |
| City | Balș |
| State | Iași County (Iași) |
| Country | Romania |
| Continent | Europe |
| District | Comuna Balş |
| Time Zone | +02:00 |
| Founded | 1900-01-01 |
| Population | 1,187 |
| Elevation | 114 m / 374 ft |
| GPS (DD) | 47.2963, 26.9786 |
Straight-line (great-circle) distance from Balș 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 Iași County.
| City | State | Direction | Distance (km) | Distance (mi) | Drive Est. | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boureni | Iași County | S | 3 km | 2 mi | ~3m | 🗺 View |
| Cucuteni | Iași County | SW | 4 km | 2 mi | ~4m | 🗺 View |
| Liteni | Iași County | E | 5 km | 3 mi | ~5m | 🗺 View |
| Hodora | Iași County | NE | 5 km | 3 mi | ~5m | 🗺 View |
| Cotnari | Iași County | N | 6 km | 4 mi | ~6m | 🗺 View |
| Ulmi | Iași County | E | 7 km | 4 mi | ~7m | 🗺 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 Iași County, the home state of Balș, along with each city's aerial distance from Iași, Iași 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Iaşi | 47.1667° N | 27.6° E | 66 m | 0 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Paşcani | 47.2469° N | 26.7229° E | 230 m | 67 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Târgu Frumos | 47.2° N | 27° E | 104 m | 45 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Holboca | 47.15° N | 27.7° E | 52 m | 8 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Tomeşti | 47.1167° N | 27.6833° E | 152 m | 8 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Belceşti | 47.3° N | 27.0833° E | 90 m | 42 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Hârlău | 47.4333° N | 26.9° E | 153 m | 61 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Deleni | 47.4667° N | 26.8833° E | 258 m | 63 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Ciurea | 47.05° N | 27.5667° E | 92 m | 13 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Podu Iloaiei | 47.2167° N | 27.2667° E | 84 m | 26 km | 🗺 View Map |
Iaşi International Airport IATA: IAS 50 km (31 mi) from Balș |
The exact GPS location of Balș gives business professionals, delivery operators and site planners a fixed reference point inside Iași 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 Iași 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 Balș are ready to paste straight into route planners, dispatch boards and geospatial software — see the full coordinate formats table above.
The satellite view of Balș 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
Balș sits within Iași 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 Balș 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 Iași County. › Browse every city in Iași County
Coordinates for Balș 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 Balș are latitude 47.2963° and longitude 26.9786°. In directional format: 47.2963° N, 26.9786° E. These coordinates mark the center of Balș in Iași County and work with Google Maps, OpenStreetMap and every major navigation app.
Balș is a city in Iași County, Romania, on the continent of Europe. It falls within Comuna Balş. View its exact position on the satellite map above or check nearby cities for regional context.
In DMS (Degrees Minutes Seconds) format, Balș sits at: Latitude 47° 17' 47" N and Longitude 26° 58' 43" E. This format is common in surveying records, printed maps and legacy GPS hardware still used by field crews on site visits.
Balș has a population of approximately 1,187 people. See the population rank and density figures above, or compare it against every city in Iași County.
The interactive satellite map of Balș is embedded on this page and shows streets, buildings and terrain. You can also enter the GPS coordinates 47.2963, 26.9786 directly into Google Maps, Apple Maps or any navigation app to locate Balș in Iași County. For broader context, explore the Iași County state map or nearby cities.
The nearest airport to Balș is Iaşi International Airport (IAS), roughly 50 km away. See the Nearest Airport card in the sidebar for the exact distance in kilometers and miles.
Balș is approximately 49 km (31 mi) from Iași, the capital of Iași County, measured as a straight-line distance between city centers. See the Major Cities table above for distances from other cities in Iași County.
Balș sits at an elevation of approximately 114 meters (374 feet) above sea level — see the Geographic Profile above. Compare it against other cities in the Major Cities table for Iași County.
The closest cities to Balș include Boureni, Cucuteni, Liteni. See the Geographic Intelligence panel above for the full list with distances, or the nearby cities tool for a complete breakdown.
Today in Balș, sunrise is at 06:04 AM and sunset is at 08:29 PM, giving a day length of 14h 25m. See the Sunrise & Sunset panel above, calculated directly from Balș's GPS coordinates and updated daily.
Balș is approximately 5,265 km (3,272 mi) from the Equator, in the northern hemisphere. It's also about 2,037 km from the Prime Meridian. See the Global Position panel above for the full breakdown.
The antipodal point of Balș — the spot exactly opposite it through the Earth's center — falls nearest to Waitangi, New Zealand, roughly 1,860 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.
Balș is approximately 326 km (203 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.
