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Find the GPS coordinates of any place

Type a place name, full address or landmark to get its exact latitude and longitude — in decimal degrees and DMS, with a Plus Code, a map pin and a one-tap link to Google Maps.

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All coordinates use the WGS84 datum. Runs in your browser — your location is never stored.

What “GPS coordinates” actually means

GPS coordinates are a pair of numbers — latitude and longitude — that pin a single spot anywhere on Earth. Latitude runs from -90° at the South Pole to +90° at the North Pole; longitude runs from -180° to +180° around the globe, measured from the Prime Meridian at Greenwich. Together they describe a point to within a few metres. Every coordinate on this page uses the WGS84 datum — the same reference system your phone, Google Maps and the GPS satellites use — so you can paste the numbers straight into any map and land on the right spot. Once you have a place's coordinates you can do the reverse with GPS to address, measure how far it is from somewhere else with distance between cities, or pin where you are right now with where am I.

How to find a place's coordinates

  1. Type the place. Enter a landmark, street address, city, or business name in the search box. Adding a city or country (for example “Springfield, Illinois”) helps when the name is common.
  2. Search. Press Search or hit Enter. We look the place up against OpenStreetMap and show the best match first.
  3. Pick the right match. If several places share the name, choose the correct one from the list — the map and coordinates update instantly.
  4. Copy or open. Copy the latitude and longitude in decimal degrees or DMS, copy the Plus Code, or tap “Open in Google Maps” to see the pin in context.

Coordinate formats explained

The same point can be written several ways. Decimal degrees (DD) is the most common for apps and links; degrees-minutes-seconds (DMS) is traditional and appears on paper maps; a Plus Code is a short, address-free code anyone can use. This tool shows all three so you can copy whichever your destination expects.

One place, three formats

FormatExample (Eiffel Tower)Best for
Decimal degrees (DD)48.858370, 2.294481Apps, URLs, spreadsheets, pasting into maps
Degrees-minutes-seconds (DMS)48°51'30.1"N 2°17'40.1"EPaper maps, aviation, traditional navigation
Plus Code (OLC)8FW4V75V+8QPlaces without a street address; sharing a short code
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Frequently asked questions

How do I find the GPS coordinates of an address?
Type the full address into the search box and press Search. You'll get the latitude and longitude in decimal degrees and DMS, a Plus Code, and a map pin. Including the city and country makes the match more reliable, especially for common street names.

What is the difference between latitude and longitude?
Latitude measures how far north or south a place is (from -90° to +90°); longitude measures how far east or west it is (from -180° to +180°). Latitude is always written first. For example, 40.689247, -74.044502 places you at the Statue of Liberty.

How accurate are the coordinates?
For a named place or building, the coordinates are typically accurate to within a few metres of the mapped feature. Large areas such as a whole city return a representative centre point rather than a single doorway. Drag the map marker to fine-tune the exact spot.

Which datum do these coordinates use?
All coordinates use the WGS84 datum — the global standard behind GPS, Google Maps and most apps. That means you can paste the numbers directly into any mainstream map without converting between reference systems.

What is a Plus Code and why is it useful?
A Plus Code (Open Location Code) is a short code derived from latitude and longitude, also over WGS84. It works for places that have no street address — a trailhead, a market stall, a rural building — and is easy to share by text. Search a place here to get its Plus Code instantly.

Can I get the coordinates from a map link or a pin instead?
This tool turns a name or address into coordinates. To go the other way — turn coordinates or a dropped pin back into a street address — use GPS to address. To find where you are standing right now, use where am I.