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Bălești, Vaslui County, Romania – Romania Flag

Current Date And Time In Bălești, Romania

Wednesday, 12 August 2026
23:46:43 EEST
Currency: Romanian Leu (RON)
Timezone: UTC +02:00 (EEST)
Population: 807
District: Comuna Cozmeşti

🗺 Map of Bălești, Vaslui County, Romania – GPS Coordinates & Satellite View


Explore the interactive satellite map of Bălești, a city in Vaslui 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 Bălești — 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 Bălești.

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.

🌍 GPS Coordinates of Bălești, Vaslui County

📍 LATITUDE
46.712°
North (N)
📍 LONGITUDE
27.529°
East (E)
🎯 Precision: WGS84 Datum • Format: Decimal Degrees • Accuracy: ±1 meter
Coordinate FormatLatitudeLongitude
Decimal Degrees (DD)46.7124° N27.5287° E
Signed Decimal Degrees46.712427.5287
Degrees Minutes Seconds (DMS)46° 42' 45" N27° 31' 43" E
Degrees Decimal Minutes (DDM)46° 42.7422' N27° 31.719' E

☀️ Sunrise, Sunset & Day Length in Bălești Today

🔥 SUNRISE
06:03 AM
🌅 SUNSET
08:25 PM
⏳ DAY LENGTH
14h 22m
🌅 SOLAR NOON
01:14 PM
Calculated for today (12 Aug 2026) from Bălești’s GPS coordinates • times shown in local time.

🌐 Bălești’s Global Position — Equator, Prime Meridian & Antipode

📍 DISTANCE FROM EQUATOR
5,200 km
(3,231 mi) • Bălești is in the northern hemisphere
📍 DIST. FROM PRIME MERIDIAN
2,101 km
(1,306 mi) • Bălești is in the eastern hemisphere
🌐 ANTIPODAL COORDINATES
46.712° S, 152.471° W
The point exactly opposite Bălești through the Earth's core
If you dug a tunnel straight through the Earth's center from Bălești, you'd surface nearest to Waitangi, New Zealand, about 1,900 km from the exact antipodal point — most of the Earth's surface opposite any given point is open ocean, so an exact land match is rare.

📊 Geographic Profile of Bălești

📍 Location Details

CityBălești
StateVaslui County
CountryRomania
ContinentEurope
DistrictComuna Cozmeşti
Time Zone+02:00
Founded1484-01-01

📈 Area & Population

Population807
Elevation138 m / 453 ft
GPS (DD)46.7124, 27.5287

📊 Geographic Intelligence & Neighboring Cities

🗺 Neighboring Cities of Bălești

Nearby Cities Found: 6 cities
Parent State: Vaslui County
Parent Country: Romania

📈 City Size & Population Analysis

Population: 807
🏆 State Rank: #123 of 191 most populous in Vaslui County

✈️ Distance & Travel Time to Nearby Cities

Straight-line (great-circle) distance from Bălești 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 Vaslui County.

CityStateDirectionDistance (km)Distance (mi)Drive Est.Map
DeleştiVaslui CountySE2 km1 mi~2m🗺 View
FundăturaVaslui CountyS3 km2 mi~3m🗺 View
CozmeștiVaslui CountyNW3 km2 mi~3m🗺 View
BârzeștiVaslui CountyN4 km3 mi~4m🗺 View
HârsovaVaslui CountyS5 km3 mi~5m🗺 View
FâstâciVaslui CountyW6 km4 mi~6m🗺 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.

🚗 Distance from Bălești to Capitals

STATE CAPITAL • Vaslui
18 km (11 mi)
SE of Bălești • ~18m drive (straight-line)
NATIONAL CAPITAL • Bucharest
277 km (172 mi)
SW of Bălești • ~4h 37m drive (straight-line)

🏙️ GPS Coordinates of Major Cities in Vaslui County

Find exact latitude, longitude and elevation for the largest cities in Vaslui County, the home state of Bălești, along with each city's aerial distance from Vaslui, Vaslui County's state capital. Handy reference data for routing, delivery zone mapping and GIS software.

City NameLatitudeLongitudeElevationDist. from State CapitalMap & Coords
Bârlad46.2318° N27.6691° E70 m45 km🗺 View Map
Vaslui46.6333° N27.7333° E96 m0 km🗺 View Map
Huşi46.6736° N28.0594° E98 m25 km🗺 View Map
Negreşti46.8333° N27.4333° E119 m32 km🗺 View Map
Zorleni46.2667° N27.7167° E70 m41 km🗺 View Map
Murgeni46.2044° N28.0197° E35 m53 km🗺 View Map
Văleni46.5949° N28.0646° E128 m26 km🗺 View Map
Laza46.65° N27.5833° E219 m12 km🗺 View Map
Fălciu46.2961° N28.1408° E27 m49 km🗺 View Map
Tanacu46.6833° N27.8167° E211 m8 km🗺 View Map
✈️ Nearest Airport
Bacău George Enescu International Airport
IATA: BCM
52 km (32 mi) from Bălești
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🌍 Bălești Map Guide – Location Intelligence & Geographic Reference

📍 Why GPS Coordinates of Bălești Matter

The exact GPS location of Bălești gives business professionals, delivery operators and site planners a fixed reference point inside Vaslui 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 Vaslui County state-level map data

📈 Coordinate Formats for Bălești Mapping

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 Bălești are ready to paste straight into route planners, dispatch boards and geospatial software — see the full coordinate formats table above.

🗺 Satellite Map Uses for Bălești

The satellite view of Bălești 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

🌎 Regional Position of Bălești in Vaslui County

Bălești sits within Vaslui 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

🚚 Logistics & Route Planning with Bălești Coordinates

Transportation and dispatch teams use GPS coordinates of Bălești 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 Vaslui County. › Browse every city in Vaslui County

💻 Using Bălești Location Data in Business Platforms

Coordinates for Bălești 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

📊 How to Use Bălești Map Data

🔠 Copy & Use CoordinatesUse the latitude and longitude of Bălești directly in Google Maps, navigation apps, mapping software or API integrations. Three coordinate formats are listed for maximum compatibility across tools.
🚛 Explore Nearby CitiesUse the nearby cities tool to find every town and city close to Bălești. Ideal for coverage planning, cross-town logistics and regional market research.
🏝 Compare Vaslui County CitiesAccess the full city directory for Vaslui County ranked by population, area and density for precise site comparisons and territory planning.

❓ Frequently Asked Questions About Bălești Location & Map

📍 What are the GPS coordinates of Bălești?

The GPS coordinates of Bălești are latitude 46.7124° and longitude 27.5287°. In directional format: 46.7124° N, 27.5287° E. These coordinates mark the center of Bălești in Vaslui County and work with Google Maps, OpenStreetMap and every major navigation app.

🌎 Where is Bălești located?

Bălești is a city in Vaslui County, Romania, on the continent of Europe. It falls within Comuna Cozmeşti. View its exact position on the satellite map above or check nearby cities for regional context.

📈 What are the DMS coordinates of Bălești?

In DMS (Degrees Minutes Seconds) format, Bălești sits at: Latitude 46° 42' 45" N and Longitude 27° 31' 43" E. This format is common in surveying records, printed maps and legacy GPS hardware still used by field crews on site visits.

👥 What is the population of Bălești?

Bălești has a population of approximately 807 people. See the population rank and density figures above, or compare it against every city in Vaslui County.

🗺 How can I view Bălești on a satellite map?

The interactive satellite map of Bălești is embedded on this page and shows streets, buildings and terrain. You can also enter the GPS coordinates 46.7124, 27.5287 directly into Google Maps, Apple Maps or any navigation app to locate Bălești in Vaslui County. For broader context, explore the Vaslui County state map or nearby cities.

✈️ What is the nearest airport to Bălești?

The nearest airport to Bălești is Bacău George Enescu International Airport (BCM), roughly 52 km away. See the Nearest Airport card in the sidebar for the exact distance in kilometers and miles.

🚗 How far is Bălești from Vaslui?

Bălești is approximately 18 km (11 mi) from Vaslui, the capital of Vaslui County, measured as a straight-line distance between city centers. See the Major Cities table above for distances from other cities in Vaslui County.

⛰️ What is the elevation of Bălești?

Bălești sits at an elevation of approximately 138 meters (453 feet) above sea level — see the Geographic Profile above. Compare it against other cities in the Major Cities table for Vaslui County.

🗺 Which cities are closest to Bălești?

The closest cities to Bălești include Deleşti, Fundătura, Cozmești. See the Geographic Intelligence panel above for the full list with distances, or the nearby cities tool for a complete breakdown.

☀️ What time does the sun rise and set in Bălești today?

Today in Bălești, sunrise is at 06:03 AM and sunset is at 08:25 PM, giving a day length of 14h 22m. See the Sunrise & Sunset panel above, calculated directly from Bălești's GPS coordinates and updated daily.

📍 How far is Bălești from the Equator?

Bălești is approximately 5,200 km (3,231 mi) from the Equator, in the northern hemisphere. It's also about 2,101 km from the Prime Meridian. See the Global Position panel above for the full breakdown.

🌐 What is on the exact opposite side of the Earth from Bălești?

The antipodal point of Bălești — the spot exactly opposite it through the Earth's center — falls nearest to Waitangi, New Zealand, roughly 1,900 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.

🚗 How far is Bălești from Bucharest, the capital of Romania?

Bălești is approximately 277 km (172 mi) SW of Bucharest, the national capital of Romania, measured as a straight-line distance between city centers. See the Distance to Capitals card above.