Current Date And Time In Verkhniy Baskunchak, Russia
Saturday, 15 August 2026
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Explore the interactive satellite map of Verkhniy Baskunchak, a city in Astrakhan Oblast, Russia, located in Europe. This page provides precise GPS coordinates, latitude and longitude values, DMS (Degrees Minutes Seconds) and DDM (Degrees Decimal Minutes) formats for Verkhniy Baskunchak — 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 Verkhniy Baskunchak.
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| Coordinate Format | Latitude | Longitude |
|---|---|---|
| Decimal Degrees (DD) | 48.2256° N | 46.7217° E |
| Signed Decimal Degrees | 48.2256 | 46.7217 |
| Degrees Minutes Seconds (DMS) | 48° 13' 32" N | 46° 43' 18" E |
| Degrees Decimal Minutes (DDM) | 48° 13.5384' N | 46° 43.3014' E |
| City | Verkhniy Baskunchak |
| State | Astrakhan Oblast |
| Country | Russia |
| Continent | Europe |
| Time Zone | +02:00 to +12:00 |
| Founded | 1884-01-01 |
| Population | 8,745 |
| Elevation | 32 m / 105 ft |
| GPS (DD) | 48.2256, 46.7217 |
Straight-line (great-circle) distance from Verkhniy Baskunchak 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 Astrakhan Oblast.
| City | State | Direction | Distance (km) | Distance (mi) | Drive Est. | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nizhniy Baskunchak | Astrakhan Oblast | E | 8 km | 5 mi | ~8m | 🗺 View |
| Akhtubinsk | Astrakhan Oblast | W | 42 km | 26 mi | ~42m | 🗺 View |
| Chyorny Yar | Astrakhan Oblast | W | 49 km | 30 mi | ~49m | 🗺 View |
| Sasykoli | Astrakhan Oblast | S | 78 km | 48 mi | ~1h 18m | 🗺 View |
| Kapustin Yar | Astrakhan Oblast | NW | 82 km | 51 mi | ~1h 22m | 🗺 View |
| Znamensk | Astrakhan Oblast | NW | 83 km | 52 mi | ~1h 23m | 🗺 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 Astrakhan Oblast, the home state of Verkhniy Baskunchak, along with each city's aerial distance from Astrakhan, Astrakhan Oblast'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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Astrakhan | 46.3497° N | 48.0408° E | - | 0 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Akhtubinsk | 48.2834° N | 46.1652° E | - | 257 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Znamensk | 48.5842° N | 45.7338° E | 9 m | 303 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Kharabali | 47.4077° N | 47.2539° E | - | 132 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Kamyzyak | 46.105° N | 48.0782° E | - | 27 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Narimanov | 46.6931° N | 47.8507° E | - | 41 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Krasnyy Yar | 46.5324° N | 48.3448° E | - | 31 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Ikryanoye | 46.0929° N | 47.7297° E | - | 37 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Volodarskiy | 46.4043° N | 48.539° E | 1 m | 39 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Liman | 45.7821° N | 47.2239° E | - | 89 km | 🗺 View Map |
Volgograd International Airport IATA: VOG 186 km (116 mi) from Verkhniy Baskunchak |
The exact GPS location of Verkhniy Baskunchak gives business professionals, delivery operators and site planners a fixed reference point inside Astrakhan Oblast. 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 Astrakhan Oblast 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 Verkhniy Baskunchak are ready to paste straight into route planners, dispatch boards and geospatial software — see the full coordinate formats table above.
The satellite view of Verkhniy Baskunchak 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 Russia map
Verkhniy Baskunchak sits within Astrakhan Oblast, Russia, 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 Verkhniy Baskunchak 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 Astrakhan Oblast. › Browse every city in Astrakhan Oblast
Coordinates for Verkhniy Baskunchak 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 Russia. › Country geolocation database
The GPS coordinates of Verkhniy Baskunchak are latitude 48.2256° and longitude 46.7217°. In directional format: 48.2256° N, 46.7217° E. These coordinates mark the center of Verkhniy Baskunchak in Astrakhan Oblast and work with Google Maps, OpenStreetMap and every major navigation app.
Verkhniy Baskunchak is a city in Astrakhan Oblast, Russia, on the continent of Europe. View its exact position on the satellite map above or check nearby cities for regional context.
In DMS (Degrees Minutes Seconds) format, Verkhniy Baskunchak sits at: Latitude 48° 13' 32" N and Longitude 46° 43' 18" E. This format is common in surveying records, printed maps and legacy GPS hardware still used by field crews on site visits.
Verkhniy Baskunchak has a population of approximately 8,745 people. See the population rank and density figures above, or compare it against every city in Astrakhan Oblast.
The interactive satellite map of Verkhniy Baskunchak is embedded on this page and shows streets, buildings and terrain. You can also enter the GPS coordinates 48.2256, 46.7217 directly into Google Maps, Apple Maps or any navigation app to locate Verkhniy Baskunchak in Astrakhan Oblast. For broader context, explore the Astrakhan Oblast state map or nearby cities.
The nearest airport to Verkhniy Baskunchak is Volgograd International Airport (VOG), roughly 186 km away. See the Nearest Airport card in the sidebar for the exact distance in kilometers and miles.
Verkhniy Baskunchak is approximately 231 km (144 mi) from Astrakhan, the capital of Astrakhan Oblast, measured as a straight-line distance between city centers. See the Major Cities table above for distances from other cities in Astrakhan Oblast.
Verkhniy Baskunchak sits at an elevation of approximately 32 meters (105 feet) above sea level — see the Geographic Profile above. Compare it against other cities in the Major Cities table for Astrakhan Oblast.
The closest cities to Verkhniy Baskunchak include Nizhniy Baskunchak, Akhtubinsk, Chyorny Yar. See the Geographic Intelligence panel above for the full list with distances, or the nearby cities tool for a complete breakdown.
Today in Verkhniy Baskunchak, sunrise is at 04:45 AM and sunset is at 07:09 PM, giving a day length of 14h 23m. See the Sunrise & Sunset panel above, calculated directly from Verkhniy Baskunchak's GPS coordinates and updated daily.
Verkhniy Baskunchak is approximately 5,368 km (3,336 mi) from the Equator, in the northern hemisphere. It's also about 3,465 km from the Prime Meridian. See the Global Position panel above for the full breakdown.
The antipodal point of Verkhniy Baskunchak — the spot exactly opposite it through the Earth's center — falls nearest to Adamstown, Pitcairn, roughly 2,590 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.
Verkhniy Baskunchak is approximately 1,042 km (647 mi) NW of Moscow, the national capital of Russia, measured as a straight-line distance between city centers. See the Distance to Capitals card above.
