Map Coordinates Finder – Click to Get Latitude & Longitude

Latitude and longitude are geographic coordinates that pinpoint any location on Earth. Latitude measures how far north or south a point is from the Equator (0°), ranging from -90° (South Pole) to +90° (North Pole). Longitude measures how far east or west a point is from the Prime Meridian (0° at Greenwich, UK), ranging from -180° to +180°. Together they form a global grid system used in GPS, mapping, and navigation.

DD (Decimal Degrees): The simplest format — e.g., 40.7128, -74.0060. Best for digital use, APIs, and GPS devices.

DMS (Degrees, Minutes, Seconds): Traditional format — e.g., 40°42'46.1"N, 74°0'21.6"W. Commonly used in nautical charts and surveying.

DM (Degrees & Decimal Minutes): Hybrid format — e.g., 40°42.768'N, 74°0.360'W. Often used in aviation and marine navigation.

The accuracy depends on the OpenStreetMap tile resolution at your zoom level. At typical zoom levels (15–18), the precision is within 1–5 meters. The tool displays coordinates to 6 decimal places, which provides sub-meter precision. For most practical purposes — sharing a location, hiking, real estate, or general navigation — the accuracy is excellent. For survey-grade precision, professional GPS equipment is recommended.

GPS location requires:
• HTTPS connection — most browsers block geolocation on insecure HTTP sites.
• Location permission — you must allow the browser to access your location when prompted.
• GPS-enabled device — desktops may use Wi-Fi triangulation (less accurate), while mobile devices have true GPS chips.
• Clear sky view — indoors or in dense urban areas, GPS signals may be weak. If you denied permission previously, check your browser's site settings to reset it.

Simply click on the map at your desired location, then use the copy button next to your preferred format (DD is most universal). Paste the coordinates into a message, email, or social media post. Most mapping apps (Google Maps, Apple Maps, Waze) accept decimal degree coordinates directly — just paste them into the search bar.

Each decimal place represents a specific level of precision:
• 1 decimal place ≈ 11.1 km
• 2 decimal places ≈ 1.1 km
• 3 decimal places ≈ 111 m
• 4 decimal places ≈ 11.1 m
• 5 decimal places ≈ 1.1 m
• 6 decimal places ≈ 0.11 m (11 cm)
This tool shows 6 decimal places, ensuring you can pinpoint a location with centimeter-level precision on the map.

Yes! This tool uses OpenStreetMap's Nominatim geocoding service, which covers the entire globe. You can search for cities, landmarks, street addresses, postal codes, and even natural features. The search supports multiple languages. If your search returns multiple results, a dropdown list will appear for you to choose the correct location.