Current Date And Time In Balsthal, Switzerland
Sunday, 26 July 2026
14:08:01 CEST
State: Solothurn
Currency: Swiss Franc (CHF)
Timezone: UTC +01:00 (CEST)
Population: 5,863
District: Bezirk Thal
Explore the interactive satellite map of Balsthal, a city in Solothurn, Switzerland, located in Europe. This page provides precise GPS coordinates, latitude and longitude values, DMS (Degrees Minutes Seconds) and DDM (Degrees Decimal Minutes) formats for Balsthal — 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 Balsthal.
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 Switzerland operations.
| Coordinate Format | Latitude | Longitude |
|---|---|---|
| Decimal Degrees (DD) | 47.3161° N | 7.6932° E |
| Signed Decimal Degrees | 47.3161 | 7.6932 |
| Degrees Minutes Seconds (DMS) | 47° 18' 58" N | 7° 41' 35" E |
| Degrees Decimal Minutes (DDM) | 47° 18.9678' N | 7° 41.5908' E |
| City | Balsthal |
| State | Solothurn |
| Country | Switzerland |
| Continent | Europe |
| District | Bezirk Thal |
| Time Zone | +01:00 |
| Population | 5,863 |
| Elevation | 493 m / 1,618 ft |
| GPS (DD) | 47.3161, 7.6932 |
Straight-line (great-circle) distance from Balsthal 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 Solothurn.
| City | State | Direction | Distance (km) | Distance (mi) | Drive Est. | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Laupersdorf | Solothurn | W | 3 km | 2 mi | ~3m | 🗺 View |
| Oensingen | Solothurn | SE | 4 km | 2 mi | ~4m | 🗺 View |
| Holderbank | Solothurn | NE | 5 km | 3 mi | ~5m | 🗺 View |
| Matzendorf | Solothurn | W | 5 km | 3 mi | ~5m | 🗺 View |
| Oberbuchsiten | Solothurn | E | 6 km | 4 mi | ~6m | 🗺 View |
| Niederbuchsiten | Solothurn | E | 6 km | 4 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.
Find exact latitude, longitude and elevation for the largest cities in Solothurn, the home state of Balsthal, along with each city's aerial distance from Solothurn, Solothurn'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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Olten | 47.35° N | 7.9033° E | 406 m | 32 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Solothurn | 47.2079° N | 7.5371° E | 440 m | 0 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Grenchen | 47.1921° N | 7.3959° E | 454 m | 11 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Zuchwil | 47.2017° N | 7.5665° E | 434 m | 2 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Biberist | 47.1801° N | 7.5625° E | 449 m | 4 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Dornach | 47.4804° N | 7.6164° E | 337 m | 31 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Trimbach | 47.3656° N | 7.8868° E | 438 m | 32 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Derendingen | 47.1985° N | 7.5884° E | 439 m | 4 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Gerlafingen | 47.1709° N | 7.5725° E | 451 m | 5 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Bettlach | 47.2006° N | 7.4241° E | 469 m | 9 km | 🗺 View Map |
EuroAirport Basel–Mulhouse–Freiburg IATA: BSL 34 km (21 mi) from Balsthal |
The exact GPS location of Balsthal gives business professionals, delivery operators and site planners a fixed reference point inside Solothurn. 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 Solothurn 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 Balsthal are ready to paste straight into route planners, dispatch boards and geospatial software — see the full coordinate formats table above.
The satellite view of Balsthal 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 Switzerland map
Balsthal sits within Solothurn, Switzerland, 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 Balsthal 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 Solothurn. › Browse every city in Solothurn
Coordinates for Balsthal 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 Switzerland. › Country geolocation database
The GPS coordinates of Balsthal are latitude 47.3161° and longitude 7.6932°. In directional format: 47.3161° N, 7.6932° E. These coordinates mark the center of Balsthal in Solothurn and work with Google Maps, OpenStreetMap and every major navigation app.
Balsthal is a city in Solothurn, Switzerland, on the continent of Europe. It falls within Bezirk Thal. View its exact position on the satellite map above or check nearby cities for regional context.
In DMS (Degrees Minutes Seconds) format, Balsthal sits at: Latitude 47° 18' 58" N and Longitude 7° 41' 35" E. This format is common in surveying records, printed maps and legacy GPS hardware still used by field crews on site visits.
Balsthal has a population of approximately 5,863 people. This is roughly 2.117% of Solothurn's total population. See the population rank and density figures above, or compare it against every city in Solothurn.
The interactive satellite map of Balsthal is embedded on this page and shows streets, buildings and terrain. You can also enter the GPS coordinates 47.3161, 7.6932 directly into Google Maps, Apple Maps or any navigation app to locate Balsthal in Solothurn. For broader context, explore the Solothurn state map or nearby cities.
The nearest airport to Balsthal is EuroAirport Basel–Mulhouse–Freiburg (BSL), roughly 34 km away. See the Nearest Airport card in the sidebar for the exact distance in kilometers and miles.
Balsthal is approximately 17 km (10 mi) from Solothurn, the capital of Solothurn, measured as a straight-line distance between city centers. See the Major Cities table above for distances from other cities in Solothurn.
Balsthal sits at an elevation of approximately 493 meters (1,618 feet) above sea level — see the Geographic Profile above. Compare it against other cities in the Major Cities table for Solothurn.
The closest cities to Balsthal include Laupersdorf, Oensingen, Holderbank. See the Geographic Intelligence panel above for the full list with distances, or the nearby cities tool for a complete breakdown.
Today in Balsthal, sunrise is at 05:58 AM and sunset is at 09:12 PM, giving a day length of 15h 14m. See the Sunrise & Sunset panel above, calculated directly from Balsthal's GPS coordinates and updated daily.
Balsthal is approximately 5,267 km (3,273 mi) from the Equator, in the northern hemisphere. It's also about 581 km from the Prime Meridian. See the Global Position panel above for the full breakdown.
The antipodal point of Balsthal — the spot exactly opposite it through the Earth's center — falls nearest to Waitangi, New Zealand, roughly 499 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.
Balsthal is approximately 46 km (29 mi) SW of Bern, the national capital of Switzerland, measured as a straight-line distance between city centers. See the Distance to Capitals card above.
