Gent, Belgium — GPS Coordinates
51° 2' 60.0" N, 3° 43' 0.0" E
| Country | Belgium |
| Continent | Europe |
| Population | 265,086 |
| Timezone | Europe/Brussels |
| UTC offset | UTC+1 / UTC+2 |
The GPS coordinates of Gent, Belgium are 51.050000, 3.716670 in decimal degrees, which is 51° 2' 60.0" N, 3° 43' 0.0" E in degrees, minutes and seconds. Gent lies in the northern and eastern hemispheres and has a population of approximately 265,086. Use the map above to see the exact location, copy the coordinates in any format below, or open the spot in Google Maps or Apple Maps.
Geographic Facts About Gent
- Sunrise
- 06:23
- local time, 9 August
- Sunset
- 21:20
- local time, 9 August
- Day length
- 14h 57m
- 9 August
- UTC offset
- UTC+1 / UTC+2
- Europe/Brussels
- Antipode
- -51.050000, -176.283330
- the point on the exact opposite side of the Earth
Sun times are computed from the coordinates for the date shown, in the city's local time, and are accurate to within a few minutes.
Gent Coordinates in Every Format
The same location, expressed in each common coordinate notation. Tap any value to copy it.
- Decimal Degrees (DD) · most common
- 51.050000, 3.716670
- Degrees, Minutes, Seconds (DMS) · paper maps
- 51°2'60.0"N 3°43'0.0"E
- Degrees Decimal Minutes (DDM) · marine / aviation
- 51°3.000'N 3°43.000'E
- UTM · surveying / GIS
- 31N 550234E 5655629N
- Geohash · base32 index
- u14dkt67u
- Plus Code · Open Location Code
- 9F353P28+2M3
- Geo URI · geo: scheme
- geo:51.050000,3.716670
Distances from Gent
| City | Distance | Miles | Direction |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brugge | 39 km | 24 mi | WNW (297°) |
| Anderlecht | 48 km | 30 mi | ESE (119°) |
| Brussels | 50 km | 31 mi | ESE (116°) |
| Schaerbeek | 50 km | 31 mi | ESE (113°) |
| Antwerpen | 51 km | 32 mi | ENE (68°) |
| Lille, France | 66 km | 41 mi | SW (225°) |
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the GPS coordinates of Gent, Belgium?
Gent is located at latitude 51.050000 and longitude 3.716670 (51° 2' 60.0" N, 3° 43' 0.0" E).
What is the population of Gent?
Gent has an approximate population of 265,086.
What country is Gent in?
Gent is located in Belgium, Europe.
What time zone is Gent in?
Gent uses the Europe/Brussels time zone; its UTC offset varies between UTC+1 and UTC+2 over the year.
Which major city is closest to Gent?
The nearest major city is Brugge, about 39 km (24 miles) to the WNW of Gent.
City coordinates are sourced from the GeoNames gazetteer and expressed in the WGS84 datum. Read more about where this data comes from.