GPS Coordinates Finder — Find Latitude & Longitude of Any Location
Get the GPS coordinates of any location on Earth — instantly and free. Click the map, search an address, or use your device's GPS to find latitude and longitude in three formats: Decimal Degrees (DD), Degrees Minutes Seconds (DMS), and Degrees Decimal Minutes (DDM). Each result includes elevation, local timezone, nearest address, and direct links to Google Maps and Apple Maps. No signup required.
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51.477850, -0.00147051°28'40.3"N 0°0'5.3"W51°28.671'N 0°0.088'WAddress
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Find Nearby Places at This Coordinate
Hotels, restaurants, gas stations, cafes, supermarkets, banks, hospitals and pharmacies near the selected point — from OpenStreetMap, worldwide, no API key needed.
Nearby place data comes from OpenStreetMap at the exact selected coordinates — useful when sharing a pin with someone unfamiliar with the area, so they can see the closest hotel, hospital or fuel stop. Use “My location” above for results around where you are right now.
What Are GPS Coordinates?
GPS coordinates are a pair of numbers that pinpoint any location on Earth with precision. Every point on the planet has a unique coordinate made of two values: latitude, which measures how far north or south of the equator a location is, and longitude, which measures how far east or west of the prime meridian it sits.
Latitude runs from −90° (South Pole) to +90° (North Pole), with 0° at the equator. Longitude runs from −180° to +180°, with 0° at the Greenwich Meridian in London. Together, these two numbers give every place on Earth a unique address — more precise than any street address, and universally understood by every GPS device, mapping app, and navigation system on the planet.
Who Uses GPS Coordinates?
GPS coordinates are used by a wider range of people than most expect. Hikers mark trailheads and campsites. Delivery drivers share exact pickup points in areas without numbered addresses. Drone pilots log ground control points for survey missions. Photographers plan shoot locations by golden hour and elevation. Developers build location features into apps and databases. Surveyors, real estate professionals, and emergency services all depend on precise coordinate data every day.
How to Find GPS Coordinates of Any Location
Finding GPS coordinates with this tool takes seconds. There are four ways to get coordinates depending on what you already know:
Find Coordinates by Clicking the Map
Click or tap anywhere on the map to drop a pin. The latitude and longitude appear instantly in three formats — DD, DMS, and DDM — along with the nearest address, elevation, and local timezone. Drag the pin to fine-tune the position to the exact spot you need.
Find Coordinates of a Specific Address
Type any address, place name, city, or landmark into the search box and press Enter. The map jumps to that location and displays its GPS coordinates. This process — converting an address into coordinates — is called geocoding. Results are accurate to street level for most addresses worldwide.
Find Your Current GPS Coordinates
Tap the “My location” button to use your device's built-in GPS. Your current latitude and longitude appear on the map, along with your address, elevation, and local time. Your location data never leaves your device — it is processed entirely in your browser.
Find Coordinates by Pasting Existing Coordinates
If you already have a coordinate and want to see it on the map, paste it into the search box. The tool accepts decimal degrees (e.g. 51.4779, -0.0015), DMS format (e.g. 51°28'40"N 0°0'5"W), and most common coordinate formats used by GPS devices and maps.
GPS Coordinate Formats: DD, DMS and DDM Explained
The same GPS coordinate can be written three different ways depending on where it will be used. This tool shows all three simultaneously so you can copy whichever format your device, app, or system requires.
Decimal Degrees (DD) — For Apps, Databases and Google Maps
Decimal Degrees express latitude and longitude as a single decimal number: for example, 51.477850, -0.001470. This is the format used by Google Maps, Apple Maps, most smartphone apps, and virtually every web-based mapping service. It is the simplest format to copy and paste into a URL or database field.
Degrees Minutes Seconds (DMS) — For Paper Maps and Surveying
DMS splits each degree into 60 minutes and each minute into 60 seconds: for example, 51°28'40.3"N 0°0'5.3"W. This is the format printed on topographic maps, used in traditional surveying, and displayed by many dedicated GPS receivers. The direction letters (N/S and E/W) replace the positive/negative sign used in decimal format.
Degrees Decimal Minutes (DDM) — For Marine and Aviation Navigation
DDM combines degrees with decimal minutes but drops the seconds: for example, 51°28.671'N 0°0.088'W. This is the standard format used in marine chart plotters, aviation flight plans, and handheld GPS units designed for boating and flying. If you are filing a flight plan or programming a marine GPS, DDM is almost certainly the format you need.
Common Uses for GPS Coordinates
Hiking, Camping and Outdoor Navigation
Drop a pin on a trailhead, campsite, or remote fishing spot before you set off. Share the coordinates with your group so everyone can navigate to the same point, even without mobile signal. GPS coordinates are more reliable than directions or descriptions in areas where addresses do not exist and landmarks are ambiguous.
Deliveries and Meeting Points
Share a precise GPS coordinate when a street address is not accurate enough — a gate entrance, a loading dock, a field event, or a rural property with no numbered address. Paste the coordinate into a message and the recipient can open it directly in Google Maps or Apple Maps with one tap.
Property, Real Estate and Land
Find the exact GPS coordinates of a property, plot boundary, or land parcel. Coordinates are more precise than addresses for defining locations on large properties, agricultural land, or undeveloped plots where postal addresses cover a wide area.
Drone Operations and Aerial Survey
Drone pilots use GPS coordinates to set home points, flight boundaries, and ground control points (GCPs) for photogrammetry and mapping missions. The elevation data shown alongside each coordinate helps pilots plan safe flight altitudes over varied terrain.
Photography and Videography
Photographers and filmmakers use GPS coordinates to plan shoots by location, elevation, and sun angle. Find the exact coordinates of a viewpoint to return at a specific time, geotag images for portfolio metadata, or share a shooting location with a crew.
Marine and Aviation Navigation
Sailors and pilots work in DDM format — the coordinate format used by chart plotters and flight management systems. This tool displays DDM alongside DD and DMS so you can copy the right format for your instrument without manual conversion.
Geocaching
Geocaching relies entirely on GPS coordinates to hide and find cache locations. Use this tool to look up cache coordinates on a map before heading out, or to verify coordinates you have solved from a puzzle cache.
More Free GPS and Coordinate Tools
Beyond finding coordinates, this suite of tools covers the full range of GPS and coordinate tasks. All tools are free with no signup required.
Calculate the straight-line (great-circle) distance between two GPS coordinates in kilometres, miles, or nautical miles.
Find the exact halfway point between two locations — useful for meeting points and route planning.
Convert coordinates between Degrees Minutes Seconds and decimal degrees, in both directions, with a live map preview.
Convert between UTM (zone, easting, northing) and latitude/longitude, used in surveying, GIS, and drone mapping.
Find the compass bearing from one GPS coordinate to another — initial, final and back bearing with a compass rose.
Draw a shape on the map and calculate its area in acres, hectares, or square metres — for land and field measurement.
Get the ground elevation of any GPS coordinate in metres and feet, plus a full elevation profile between two points.
Find the timezone of any GPS coordinate worldwide, with live local time, UTC offset, and comparison to your own zone.
Sunrise, sunset, golden hour and twilight times for any GPS coordinate and date — essential for photographers.
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I find the GPS coordinates of a location?
Click or tap anywhere on the map to drop a pin and read its GPS coordinates instantly. You can also search for an address or place name in the search box, drag the pin to fine-tune the position, or tap “My location” to get your current coordinates using your device's built-in GPS.
What is the difference between DD, DMS and DDM?
They are three ways to write the same coordinate. Decimal Degrees (DD) uses a single decimal number like 51.4779 — the format used by Google Maps and most apps. Degrees Minutes Seconds (DMS) splits it into 51°28'40"N — used on topographic maps and in surveying. Degrees Decimal Minutes (DDM) gives 51°28.674'N — the standard in marine and aviation navigation. This tool shows all three at once so you can copy the format you need.
How do I enter GPS coordinates into Google Maps?
Copy the coordinates in Decimal Degrees (DD) format from this tool, then open Google Maps and paste them directly into the search bar. Press Enter and Google Maps will drop a pin on that exact location. Coordinates must be in decimal format (e.g. 51.4779, -0.0015) with latitude first, followed by a comma and then longitude.
How do I send GPS coordinates on iPhone or Android?
Tap “My location” to get your current coordinates, then use the “Copy share link” button to copy a link that opens on the exact point in any browser. You can also tap “Google Maps” or “Apple Maps” to open the location in a maps app and share it from there. On both iPhone and Android the share link works in any messaging app, email, or social platform.
Is this GPS coordinates finder free?
Yes. Finding coordinates, converting between DD, DMS and DDM formats, reverse geocoding, elevation lookup, timezone and nearby places are all free with no account or signup required. The site is supported by advertising.
How accurate are the GPS coordinates?
Map coordinates are as precise as the point you select — down to a few centimetres of numeric resolution, though real-world accuracy depends on the underlying map imagery. Elevation data comes from a global digital elevation model at roughly 90 metre resolution, so it is a reliable estimate rather than a survey-grade measurement. For professional surveying, a dedicated RTK GPS receiver is recommended.
Can I find the GPS coordinates of an address?
Yes. Type any address, postcode, city, or landmark name into the search box. The map will geocode it — converting the address into GPS coordinates — and display the result in DD, DMS, and DDM format. Results are available for addresses in most countries worldwide.
Can I share a specific GPS coordinate with someone?
Yes. Use the “Copy share link” button to copy a direct link that opens the map on that exact point — paste it into any message, email, or app and it loads straight to that coordinate. You can also open the pin in Google Maps or Apple Maps and share from there.