Current Date And Time In Balaban, Turkey
Monday, 10 August 2026
22:03:25 TRT
State: Kocaeli
Currency: Turkish Lira (TRY)
Timezone: UTC +03:00 (TRT)
Population: 1,326
District: Kartepe
Explore the interactive satellite map of Balaban, a city in Kocaeli, Turkey, located in Asia. This page provides precise GPS coordinates, latitude and longitude values, DMS (Degrees Minutes Seconds) and DDM (Degrees Decimal Minutes) formats for Balaban — 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 Balaban.
Professional use cases: Supply chain & logistics routing • Delivery territory mapping • Real estate site analysis • Field operations & fleet management • Market research for regional expansion into Asia • GIS platform data integration • Travel planning & proximity analysis • Strategic site selection for Turkey operations.
| Coordinate Format | Latitude | Longitude |
|---|---|---|
| Decimal Degrees (DD) | 40.6868° N | 30.084° E |
| Signed Decimal Degrees | 40.6868 | 30.084 |
| Degrees Minutes Seconds (DMS) | 40° 41' 12" N | 30° 5' 3" E |
| Degrees Decimal Minutes (DDM) | 40° 41.2074' N | 30° 5.0424' E |
Straight-line (great-circle) distance from Balaban 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 Kocaeli.
| City | State | Direction | Distance (km) | Distance (mi) | Drive Est. | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Büyükderbent | Kocaeli | NE | 3 km | 2 mi | ~3m | 🗺 View |
| Arslanbey | Kocaeli | W | 5 km | 3 mi | ~5m | 🗺 View |
| Köseköy | Kocaeli | NW | 9 km | 6 mi | ~9m | 🗺 View |
| Kartepe | Kocaeli | NW | 9 km | 6 mi | ~9m | 🗺 View |
| Kullar | Kocaeli | NW | 9 km | 6 mi | ~9m | 🗺 View |
| Yuvacık | Kocaeli | W | 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 Kocaeli, the home state of Balaban, along with each city's aerial distance from İzmit, Kocaeli'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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gebze | 40.8028° N | 29.4307° E | 182 m | 42 km | 🗺 View Map |
| İzmit | 40.765° N | 29.9293° E | 19 m | 0 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Derince | 40.7569° N | 29.8147° E | 42 m | 10 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Körfez | 40.767° N | 29.7828° E | 57 m | 12 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Gölcük | 40.715° N | 29.8182° E | 56 m | 11 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Karamürsel | 40.6913° N | 29.6165° E | 17 m | 28 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Kandıra | 41.07° N | 30.1526° E | 45 m | 39 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Köseköy | 40.7401° N | 30.0056° E | 15 m | 7 km | 🗺 View Map |
| İhsaniye | 40.6909° N | 29.8347° E | 71 m | 11 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Kullar | 40.7242° N | 29.9894° E | 19 m | 7 km | 🗺 View Map |
Bursa Yenişehir Airport IATA: YEI 65 km (41 mi) from Balaban |
The exact GPS location of Balaban gives business professionals, delivery operators and site planners a fixed reference point inside Kocaeli. 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 Kocaeli 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 Balaban are ready to paste straight into route planners, dispatch boards and geospatial software — see the full coordinate formats table above.
The satellite view of Balaban 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 Turkey map
Balaban sits within Kocaeli, Turkey, in the Asia 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 Balaban 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 Kocaeli. › Browse every city in Kocaeli
Coordinates for Balaban 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 Turkey. › Country geolocation database
The GPS coordinates of Balaban are latitude 40.6868° and longitude 30.084°. In directional format: 40.6868° N, 30.084° E. These coordinates mark the center of Balaban in Kocaeli and work with Google Maps, OpenStreetMap and every major navigation app.
Balaban is a city in Kocaeli, Turkey, on the continent of Asia. It falls within Kartepe. View its exact position on the satellite map above or check nearby cities for regional context.
In DMS (Degrees Minutes Seconds) format, Balaban sits at: Latitude 40° 41' 12" N and Longitude 30° 5' 3" E. This format is common in surveying records, printed maps and legacy GPS hardware still used by field crews on site visits.
Balaban has a population of approximately 1,326 people. This is roughly 0.065% of Kocaeli's total population. See the population rank and density figures above, or compare it against every city in Kocaeli.
The interactive satellite map of Balaban is embedded on this page and shows streets, buildings and terrain. You can also enter the GPS coordinates 40.6868, 30.084 directly into Google Maps, Apple Maps or any navigation app to locate Balaban in Kocaeli. For broader context, explore the Kocaeli state map or nearby cities.
The nearest airport to Balaban is Bursa Yenişehir Airport (YEI), roughly 65 km away. See the Nearest Airport card in the sidebar for the exact distance in kilometers and miles.
Balaban is approximately 16 km (10 mi) from İzmit, the capital of Kocaeli, measured as a straight-line distance between city centers. See the Major Cities table above for distances from other cities in Kocaeli.
Balaban sits at an elevation of approximately 205 meters (673 feet) above sea level — see the Geographic Profile above. Compare it against other cities in the Major Cities table for Kocaeli.
The closest cities to Balaban include Büyükderbent, Arslanbey, Köseköy. See the Geographic Intelligence panel above for the full list with distances, or the nearby cities tool for a complete breakdown.
Today in Balaban, sunrise is at 06:04 AM and sunset is at 08:05 PM, giving a day length of 14h 0m. See the Sunrise & Sunset panel above, calculated directly from Balaban's GPS coordinates and updated daily.
Balaban is approximately 4,529 km (2,814 mi) from the Equator, in the northern hemisphere. It's also about 2,539 km from the Prime Meridian. See the Global Position panel above for the full breakdown.
The antipodal point of Balaban — the spot exactly opposite it through the Earth's center — falls nearest to Mataura, French Polynesia, roughly 1,928 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.
Balaban is approximately 250 km (155 mi) E of Ankara, the national capital of Turkey, measured as a straight-line distance between city centers. See the Distance to Capitals card above.
