Find latitude and longitude on a map
Search for any address or click anywhere on the map to get its exact GPS coordinates – in decimal degrees and degrees, minutes and seconds – ready to copy.
How to get coordinates for a place
- Search or click. Type an address, town or landmark into the search box, or click directly on the map.
- Read the coordinates. The panel shows latitude and longitude in decimal degrees (for example
48.85837, 2.29448) and in degrees, minutes and seconds. - Copy them. Click the copy button to put the coordinates on your clipboard in the format you need.
- Look up the other way. Paste coordinates into the search box to jump straight to that point.
- Pin it. Keep the point as a marker with a label, then share the map.
Coordinate formats
| Format | Example (Eiffel Tower) | Used by |
|---|---|---|
| Decimal degrees (DD) | 48.85837, 2.29448 | Web maps, spreadsheets, GIS, most apps |
| Degrees, minutes, seconds (DMS) | 48°51′30.1″N 2°17′40.1″E | Paper maps, surveying, aviation |
| Degrees and decimal minutes (DDM) | 48°51.502′N 2°17.669′E | Marine GPS, geocaching |
Understanding latitude and longitude
- Latitude runs from −90 (South Pole) to +90 (North Pole). Positive is north of the equator.
- Longitude runs from −180 to +180. Positive is east of the prime meridian through Greenwich.
- Five decimal places is about 1.1 metres of precision – plenty for almost every purpose.
- Most spreadsheets and GIS tools expect separate latitude and longitude columns in decimal degrees.
Handy uses
- Getting coordinates for a spreadsheet you want to plot on a map.
- Sharing an exact meeting point, campsite or drone launch spot.
- Filling in GPS fields for forms, permits and listings.
- Checking a photo's or device's reported location.
Coordinates for many places at once
If you need coordinates for a long list, look up a few with this tool to check your format, then add the rest as pins: each pin you drop shows its latitude and longitude, and with any purchase you can export all of them to CSV in one go. For common places such as schools or hospitals, a ready-made data layer already includes coordinates for every location.
Frequently asked questions
How do I find the latitude and longitude of an address?
Type the address into the search box and choose the result. The coordinates appear in the panel, ready to copy.
Which comes first, latitude or longitude?
By convention latitude comes first ("lat, long"). Be careful: GeoJSON and some programming libraries store them the other way round, as [longitude, latitude].
How accurate are the coordinates?
They are as precise as where you click – zoom in for best results. Five decimal places is roughly one metre.
Can I convert DMS to decimal degrees?
Yes. Paste a DMS coordinate into the search box and mapbow finds the point and shows it in decimal degrees.
Is it free?
Yes, completely – no account needed.
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