Latitude & Longitude Finder

Find coordinates for any address, convert coordinates to addresses, measure distances, and visualize locations on an interactive map.

Enter a complete address, landmark, city, or country
Eiffel Tower
Sydney Opera House
Buckingham Palace
Grand Canyon
Mount Everest
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Enter latitude in decimal degrees or DMS format
Enter longitude in decimal degrees or DMS format
London, UK (51.5074°, -0.1278°)
Tokyo, Japan (35.6762°, 139.6503°)
Sydney, Australia (-33.8688°, 151.2093°)
Nairobi, Kenya (-1.2921°, 36.8219°)
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Kilometers
Miles
Nautical Miles
Meters
Enhanced Interactive Map

Our tool now includes a fully interactive map powered by Leaflet.js. Click anywhere on the map to get coordinates, search for locations, and visualize distances between points. The map supports multiple tile layers and works seamlessly on both desktop and mobile devices.

Understanding Latitude & Longitude

What are Coordinates?

Latitude and longitude are geographic coordinates that specify a location on Earth's surface.

  • Latitude: Measures north-south position (0° at equator, ±90° at poles)
  • Longitude: Measures east-west position (0° at Prime Meridian, ±180°)
Coordinate Formats
  • Decimal Degrees (DD): 40.7128°, -74.0060°
  • Degrees, Minutes, Seconds (DMS): 40° 42' 46.08" N, 74° 0' 21.6" W
  • Degrees, Decimal Minutes (DM): 40° 42.768' N, 74° 0.36' W
Coordinate Format Guide

Use this guide to understand and convert between different coordinate formats:

Format Example When to Use
Decimal Degrees (DD) 40.7128°, -74.0060° GPS devices, digital maps, APIs
Degrees, Minutes, Seconds (DMS) 40° 42' 46.08" N, 74° 0' 21.6" W Paper maps, nautical charts, surveying
Degrees, Decimal Minutes (DM) 40° 42.768' N, 74° 0.36' W Aviation, marine navigation

How to Use This Tool

Find Coordinates

Enter any address, landmark, or place name to get its precise latitude and longitude coordinates.

Reverse Geocoding

Enter coordinates to find the nearest address and location information.

Measure Distance

Calculate the distance between two points using the great-circle distance formula.

Applications of Geographic Coordinates

  • Navigation & GPS: Finding locations and routes
  • Mapping & GIS: Creating accurate maps
  • Geotagging: Adding location data to photos
  • Weather Forecasting: Pinpointing weather conditions
  • Emergency Services: Locating incidents quickly
  • Logistics: Optimizing delivery routes
  • Real Estate: Property location mapping
  • Travel Planning: Mapping travel itineraries
Tips for Accurate Results
  • Use complete addresses including city and country for better accuracy
  • For coordinates, include direction (N/S for latitude, E/W for longitude) if using DMS format
  • Negative longitude values indicate positions west of the Prime Meridian
  • Use the interactive map to verify and refine your location
  • The distance calculator uses the Haversine formula for accurate great-circle distance calculation