Find Latitude and Longitude in Google Maps: Mobile & Desktop

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Find the precise coordinates of any location in Google Maps
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In addition to letting you search for routes anywhere in the world, Google Maps can also provide you any location's latitude and longitude coordinates. By dropping a pin on the map, you can get the latitude and longitude of any location on your Android, iPhone, iPad, or computer. This wikiHow article will teach you how to find the latitude and longitude of any address, landmark, city, or other location in seconds.

Things You Should Know

  • On an Android, tap and hold a location on the map to show latitude and longitude in the Search bar.
  • On iPhone or iPad, tap and hold a map location, then drag the information panel up to view latitude and longitude.
  • On a computer, right-click any map location to display latitude and longitude on a pop-up menu.
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On a Computer

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  1. Go to https://maps.google.com in a web browser. You can use any web browser on your PC or Mac to get latitude and longitude on Google Maps, including Safari, Chrome, and Edge.
  2. If you want to find the latitude and longitude of your current location , the map instantly marks your location with a blue dot. Otherwise, search for an address or landmark, or drag the map to the desired location using your mouse.
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  3. If you don't have a right mouse button, press the Ctrl key on your keyboard as you click, or tap your laptop's trackpad with two fingers. A small pop-up will appear with the latitude and longitude at the top.
    • The latitude and longitude are written as coordinates . For example, 43.835140893792065, -102.39237003211397.
    • The first coordinate is latitude, which measures the distance north or south from the equator. The second coordinate is longitude, which measures the distance east or west from the prime meridian.
  4. Now that you have the latitude and longitude, you can easily copy them so you can save or share them with others. Just click the coordinates at the top of the menu to copy them to your PC or Mac's clipboard. Now, you can right-click any message or document and select Paste .
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Mobile App

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  1. If you haven't installed Google Maps, you can install it easily from the App Store (iPhone/iPad) or Play Store (Android).
  2. If you want to find the latitude and longitude of your current location, you can skip this step, as Google Maps will mark your current location with a blue dot when you open the app. Otherwise, search for a location by address or landmark.
  3. This drops a pin at the selected location and opens additional information about it. [1]
    • Make sure you're not pressing and holding a location that is labeled . You can zoom in closer by pressing two fingers together on the map and dragging them away from each other (reverse-pinch).
  4. If you're using an iPhone or iPad, swipe up on the info panel at the bottom of the screen to display the coordinates—you'll see it under the pushpin icon. On an Android, the coordinates appear in the search bar at the top of the screen.
    • The latitude and longitude are written as coordinates. For example, 33.1761477, -116.0010831.
    • The first coordinate is latitude, which measures the distance north or south from the equator. The second coordinate is longitude, which measures the distance east or west from the prime meridian.
  5. Now that you have the latitude and longitude, you can copy the coordinates and paste them into a note, text message, email, or virtually anywhere else.
    • On Android, tap the coordinates in the search bar at the top of the screen and select Copy . To paste, tap and hold the desired location and select Paste .
    • On iPhone and iPad, tap the coordinates to instantly copy them to the clipboard. Then, tap and hold any typing area and select Paste .
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    Can I get the GPS coordinates of my current location?
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    If your device has GPS capabilities, then yes, but you will need a third-party app to check your coordinates. If you want to do this with Google Maps, there are two ways. First, on your phone, center the map on your location and press and hold it with your finger/mouse. Your current coordinates will appear at the search box. Second, on your PC, center the map on your location and left click it. On the pop-up menu, click "What's here?" Your coordinates will appear on a card at the bottom of the screen.
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    How do I change latitude and longitude to map coordinates?
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    Put the latitude and longitude in decimal format, separated by a comma (e.g. 40.3212, -88.2101) and enter it in the search field.
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    I am trying to key in the latitude and longitude but it does not allow me to key in the full numbers. What do I do?
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    Try removing the end parts of them, so they're shorter (e.g. 40.1 instead of 40.123.)
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      • You can search for locations in Google by searching for the latitude and longitude. Instead of entering an address or location, just type the coordinates, and Google will drop a pin at the location.
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      • Latitude and longitude are measured in degrees (D), minutes (M), and seconds (S). Google maps displays coordinates in two ways:
        • Degrees, Minutes, and Seconds: DDD° MM' SS.S ; 42°13'08.2"N 83°44'00.9"W
        • Decimal Degrees: DD.DDDDD°; 42.231039°N, 83.733584°W
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      1. ↑ https://support.google.com/maps/answer/18539?hl=en&co=GENIE.Platform%3DAndroid&oco=1

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      1. Drop a pin at the location.
      2. Find the coordinates in the search bar.

      iPhone
      1. Drop a pin at the location.
      2. Tap the share button.
      3. Send the link to yourself in Messages .
      4. Tap the link to find the coordinates.

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