{"id":61501,"date":"2022-06-25T06:00:00","date_gmt":"2022-06-25T10:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/helpdeskgeek.com\/?p=61501"},"modified":"2025-02-01T00:36:16","modified_gmt":"2025-02-01T05:36:16","slug":"how-to-use-latitude-and-longitude-in-google-maps","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/helpdeskgeek.com\/how-to-use-latitude-and-longitude-in-google-maps\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Use Latitude and Longitude in Google Maps"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Most people don\u2019t bother with <a href=\"https:\/\/www.britannica.com\/science\/latitude\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" data-lasso-id=\"30630\">latitude and longitude<\/a> to identify a location. However, it\u2019s still a sure-fire way to note a location\u2019s exact position when precision is important.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Google Maps lets you find a location and then show its latitude and longitude. You can also enter coordinates directly to find a place. Whether you use the popular maps service on the web or your mobile device, here\u2019s how to use latitude and longitude in Google Maps.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\t\t\t<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n\t\t\t<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><a href=\"https:\/\/helpdeskgeek.com\/wp-content\/pictures\/2022\/06\/google-maps.jpeg\" data-lasso-id=\"30631\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"654\" src=\"https:\/\/helpdeskgeek.com\/wp-content\/pictures\/2022\/06\/google-maps.jpeg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-61508\" srcset=\"https:\/\/helpdeskgeek.com\/wp-content\/pictures\/2022\/06\/google-maps.jpeg 1200w, https:\/\/helpdeskgeek.com\/wp-content\/pictures\/2022\/06\/google-maps-300x164.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/helpdeskgeek.com\/wp-content\/pictures\/2022\/06\/google-maps-1024x558.jpeg 1024w, https:\/\/helpdeskgeek.com\/wp-content\/pictures\/2022\/06\/google-maps-768x419.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/helpdeskgeek.com\/wp-content\/pictures\/2022\/06\/google-maps-320x174.jpeg 320w, https:\/\/helpdeskgeek.com\/wp-content\/pictures\/2022\/06\/google-maps-640x349.jpeg 640w, https:\/\/helpdeskgeek.com\/wp-content\/pictures\/2022\/06\/google-maps-360x196.jpeg 360w, https:\/\/helpdeskgeek.com\/wp-content\/pictures\/2022\/06\/google-maps-720x392.jpeg 720w, https:\/\/helpdeskgeek.com\/wp-content\/pictures\/2022\/06\/google-maps-1080x589.jpeg 1080w, https:\/\/helpdeskgeek.com\/wp-content\/pictures\/2022\/06\/google-maps-800x436.jpeg 800w, https:\/\/helpdeskgeek.com\/wp-content\/pictures\/2022\/06\/google-maps-610x332.jpeg 610w, https:\/\/helpdeskgeek.com\/wp-content\/pictures\/2022\/06\/google-maps-80x44.jpeg 80w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">About Latitude and Longitude in Google Maps<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Here are a few things to keep in mind when <a href=\"https:\/\/helpdeskgeek.com\/hdg-explains-how-does-gps-work\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" data-lasso-id=\"30632\">using the GPS coordinates<\/a> for latitude and longitude <a href=\"https:\/\/support.google.com\/maps\/answer\/18539\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" data-lasso-id=\"30633\">in Google Maps<\/a>:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Enter the latitude coordinate before the longitude coordinate.<\/li><li>The first number in the latitude should be between -90 and 90.<\/li><li>The first number in the longitude should be between -180 and 180.<\/li><li>Format the coordinates using decimal degrees (36.284065, for example) instead of commas (e.g., 36,284065).<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Find the Latitude and Longitude of a Location<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>You can obtain the latitude and longitude of any location in Google Maps quickly on the web or on your mobile device.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Get Coordinates on the Web<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>There are a few different ways to get the coordinates on the Google Maps website.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Single-click a location to display a pop-up window at the bottom that shows basic information along with the latitude and longitude. Select any information in the window to open the sidebar on the left, where you can get further details, directions, or add your business.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\t\t\t<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n\t\t\t<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><a href=\"https:\/\/helpdeskgeek.com\/wp-content\/pictures\/2022\/06\/image-58.png\" data-lasso-id=\"30635\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"424\" height=\"205\" src=\"https:\/\/helpdeskgeek.com\/wp-content\/pictures\/2022\/06\/image-58.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-61502\" srcset=\"https:\/\/helpdeskgeek.com\/wp-content\/pictures\/2022\/06\/image-58.png 424w, https:\/\/helpdeskgeek.com\/wp-content\/pictures\/2022\/06\/image-58-300x145.png 300w, https:\/\/helpdeskgeek.com\/wp-content\/pictures\/2022\/06\/image-58-320x155.png 320w, https:\/\/helpdeskgeek.com\/wp-content\/pictures\/2022\/06\/image-58-360x174.png 360w, https:\/\/helpdeskgeek.com\/wp-content\/pictures\/2022\/06\/image-58-80x39.png 80w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 424px) 100vw, 424px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\n\n\n<p>Right-click a location to display a different pop-up box. This also shows you the coordinates but gives you a way to take a quick action like getting directions, searching nearby, or measuring the distance. You can also copy the coordinates to your clipboard by selecting them in the pop-up menu.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\t\t\t<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n\t\t\t<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><a href=\"https:\/\/helpdeskgeek.com\/wp-content\/pictures\/2022\/06\/image-59.png\" data-lasso-id=\"30636\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"385\" height=\"351\" src=\"https:\/\/helpdeskgeek.com\/wp-content\/pictures\/2022\/06\/image-59.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-61503\" srcset=\"https:\/\/helpdeskgeek.com\/wp-content\/pictures\/2022\/06\/image-59.png 385w, https:\/\/helpdeskgeek.com\/wp-content\/pictures\/2022\/06\/image-59-300x274.png 300w, https:\/\/helpdeskgeek.com\/wp-content\/pictures\/2022\/06\/image-59-320x292.png 320w, https:\/\/helpdeskgeek.com\/wp-content\/pictures\/2022\/06\/image-59-360x328.png 360w, https:\/\/helpdeskgeek.com\/wp-content\/pictures\/2022\/06\/image-59-55x50.png 55w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 385px) 100vw, 385px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Get Coordinates in the Mobile App<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>To see the latitude and longitude of a location in the Google Maps mobile app, you\u2019ll simply drop a pin. Open Google Maps and tap or tap and hold to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.online-tech-tips.com\/how-to-drop-a-pin-in-google-maps-on-desktop-and-mobile\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" data-lasso-id=\"30637\">drop a pin<\/a>.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>On Android, you\u2019ll see the coordinates in the <strong>Search<\/strong> box at the top. You can swipe up from the bottom for more details and view the latitude and longitude there.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\t\t\t<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n\t\t\t<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><a href=\"https:\/\/helpdeskgeek.com\/wp-content\/pictures\/2022\/06\/image-60.png\" data-lasso-id=\"30638\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"816\" height=\"800\" src=\"https:\/\/helpdeskgeek.com\/wp-content\/pictures\/2022\/06\/image-60.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-61504\" srcset=\"https:\/\/helpdeskgeek.com\/wp-content\/pictures\/2022\/06\/image-60.png 816w, https:\/\/helpdeskgeek.com\/wp-content\/pictures\/2022\/06\/image-60-300x294.png 300w, https:\/\/helpdeskgeek.com\/wp-content\/pictures\/2022\/06\/image-60-768x753.png 768w, https:\/\/helpdeskgeek.com\/wp-content\/pictures\/2022\/06\/image-60-320x314.png 320w, https:\/\/helpdeskgeek.com\/wp-content\/pictures\/2022\/06\/image-60-640x627.png 640w, https:\/\/helpdeskgeek.com\/wp-content\/pictures\/2022\/06\/image-60-360x353.png 360w, https:\/\/helpdeskgeek.com\/wp-content\/pictures\/2022\/06\/image-60-720x706.png 720w, https:\/\/helpdeskgeek.com\/wp-content\/pictures\/2022\/06\/image-60-800x784.png 800w, https:\/\/helpdeskgeek.com\/wp-content\/pictures\/2022\/06\/image-60-610x598.png 610w, https:\/\/helpdeskgeek.com\/wp-content\/pictures\/2022\/06\/image-60-51x50.png 51w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 816px) 100vw, 816px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\n\n\n<p>On iPhone, swipe up to display the details at the bottom, and you\u2019ll see the coordinates.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\t\t\t<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n\t\t\t<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><a href=\"https:\/\/helpdeskgeek.com\/wp-content\/pictures\/2022\/06\/image-61.png\" data-lasso-id=\"30639\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"743\" height=\"800\" src=\"https:\/\/helpdeskgeek.com\/wp-content\/pictures\/2022\/06\/image-61.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-61505\" srcset=\"https:\/\/helpdeskgeek.com\/wp-content\/pictures\/2022\/06\/image-61.png 743w, https:\/\/helpdeskgeek.com\/wp-content\/pictures\/2022\/06\/image-61-279x300.png 279w, https:\/\/helpdeskgeek.com\/wp-content\/pictures\/2022\/06\/image-61-320x345.png 320w, https:\/\/helpdeskgeek.com\/wp-content\/pictures\/2022\/06\/image-61-640x689.png 640w, https:\/\/helpdeskgeek.com\/wp-content\/pictures\/2022\/06\/image-61-360x388.png 360w, https:\/\/helpdeskgeek.com\/wp-content\/pictures\/2022\/06\/image-61-720x775.png 720w, https:\/\/helpdeskgeek.com\/wp-content\/pictures\/2022\/06\/image-61-610x657.png 610w, https:\/\/helpdeskgeek.com\/wp-content\/pictures\/2022\/06\/image-61-46x50.png 46w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 743px) 100vw, 743px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\n\n\n<p>On either device, select the latitude and longitude in the location details at the bottom to place the coordinates on your clipboard.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Search for a Location with Latitude and Longitude <\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>If you <a href=\"https:\/\/www.online-tech-tips.com\/find-longitude-latitude\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" data-lasso-id=\"30640\">obtain the latitude and longitude<\/a> for a location, you can search for it in Google Maps. Then, use the built-in features to get directions or more details.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Search for a Location on the Web<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>Enter the coordinates (latitude first) into the <strong>Search<\/strong> bar on the top left corner of Google Maps and press the <strong>Search<\/strong> button. You\u2019ll then see the location plotted on the map to the right as a red pin with additional location details in the sidebar on the left.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\t\t\t<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n\t\t\t<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><a href=\"https:\/\/helpdeskgeek.com\/wp-content\/pictures\/2022\/06\/image-62.png\" data-lasso-id=\"30641\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"543\" src=\"https:\/\/helpdeskgeek.com\/wp-content\/pictures\/2022\/06\/image-62.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-61506\" srcset=\"https:\/\/helpdeskgeek.com\/wp-content\/pictures\/2022\/06\/image-62.png 1024w, https:\/\/helpdeskgeek.com\/wp-content\/pictures\/2022\/06\/image-62-300x159.png 300w, https:\/\/helpdeskgeek.com\/wp-content\/pictures\/2022\/06\/image-62-768x407.png 768w, https:\/\/helpdeskgeek.com\/wp-content\/pictures\/2022\/06\/image-62-320x170.png 320w, https:\/\/helpdeskgeek.com\/wp-content\/pictures\/2022\/06\/image-62-640x339.png 640w, https:\/\/helpdeskgeek.com\/wp-content\/pictures\/2022\/06\/image-62-360x191.png 360w, https:\/\/helpdeskgeek.com\/wp-content\/pictures\/2022\/06\/image-62-720x382.png 720w, https:\/\/helpdeskgeek.com\/wp-content\/pictures\/2022\/06\/image-62-800x424.png 800w, https:\/\/helpdeskgeek.com\/wp-content\/pictures\/2022\/06\/image-62-610x323.png 610w, https:\/\/helpdeskgeek.com\/wp-content\/pictures\/2022\/06\/image-62-80x42.png 80w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Search for a Location in the Mobile App<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>Searching for a location using latitude and longitude in the Google Maps app works the same way on Android and iOS.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Enter the coordinates into the <strong>Search<\/strong> box or tap and choose <strong>Paste<\/strong> to insert those you\u2019ve copied to your clipboard. Then, select the <strong>Search<\/strong> button on the keyboard to find the location. You\u2019ll see the dropped pin mark the spot.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\t\t\t<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n\t\t\t<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><a href=\"https:\/\/helpdeskgeek.com\/wp-content\/pictures\/2022\/06\/image-63.png\" data-lasso-id=\"30642\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"735\" src=\"https:\/\/helpdeskgeek.com\/wp-content\/pictures\/2022\/06\/image-63.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-61507\" srcset=\"https:\/\/helpdeskgeek.com\/wp-content\/pictures\/2022\/06\/image-63.png 1024w, https:\/\/helpdeskgeek.com\/wp-content\/pictures\/2022\/06\/image-63-300x215.png 300w, https:\/\/helpdeskgeek.com\/wp-content\/pictures\/2022\/06\/image-63-768x551.png 768w, https:\/\/helpdeskgeek.com\/wp-content\/pictures\/2022\/06\/image-63-320x230.png 320w, https:\/\/helpdeskgeek.com\/wp-content\/pictures\/2022\/06\/image-63-640x459.png 640w, https:\/\/helpdeskgeek.com\/wp-content\/pictures\/2022\/06\/image-63-360x258.png 360w, https:\/\/helpdeskgeek.com\/wp-content\/pictures\/2022\/06\/image-63-720x517.png 720w, https:\/\/helpdeskgeek.com\/wp-content\/pictures\/2022\/06\/image-63-800x574.png 800w, https:\/\/helpdeskgeek.com\/wp-content\/pictures\/2022\/06\/image-63-610x438.png 610w, https:\/\/helpdeskgeek.com\/wp-content\/pictures\/2022\/06\/image-63-70x50.png 70w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\n\n\n<p>If you want the exact position of a location, just use latitude and longitude in Google Maps. For more on Google Maps, take a look at how to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.online-tech-tips.com\/view-google-maps-location-history\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" data-lasso-id=\"30643\">view your location history<\/a> or how to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.online-tech-tips.com\/how-to-view-your-google-maps-search-history\/\" data-lasso-id=\"30644\">see <\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/www.online-tech-tips.com\/how-to-view-your-google-maps-search-history\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" data-lasso-id=\"30645\">your<\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/www.online-tech-tips.com\/how-to-view-your-google-maps-search-history\/\" data-lasso-id=\"30646\"> search history<\/a>.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Most people don\u2019t bother with latitude and longitude to identify a location. 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