Imagine pinpointing a specific location for a meeting point, tracking a favorite hiking trail, or simply sharing the exact location of a picturesque spot with a friend. Google Maps offers a simple and effective way to retrieve coordinates, providing users with precise geographic details. You can get coordinates of any point on Earth from Google Maps by the mentioned easy steps.
How To Get Coordinates From Google Maps on PC
Step 1: Open Google Maps
Open Google Maps on any browser.
Home page of Google Maps website
Step 2for: Sign in and Search for Location
Sign in to your Google account, if not already signed in. Navigate to a location, for which you want coordinates.
Sign in and Search for Location
Step 3: Retrieve Coordinates
Right-click on the location for which you want coordinates. A pop-up menu will appear.
pop-up menu appeared by clicking on the location
Step 4,: Copy Coordinates
On top of that pop-up menu, you will get the coordinates of that location. Left-click on the coordinates to copy and now you get the coordinates.
copy coordinates from the top of that menu
How To Get Coordinates From Google Maps – Android/iOS
Step 1: Open Google Maps
Locate and open the Google Maps App on your device.
Google Maps App on Android/IOS
Step 2: Search for Location
Navigate to a location, for which you want to find coordinates.
Search For location
Step 3: Tap and Hold Location
Tap and Hold the place for which you want coordinates. It will drop a pin there.
tap and hold to drop a pin
Step 4: Retrieve and Copy Coordinates
In the search box on top, you will get the coordinates as the required coordinates are available there.
Copy coordinates from here
How to Use Coordinates to Find a Location in Google Maps
Step 1: Access Google Maps
Open the Google Maps app on your mobile device or visit the Google Maps website on your computer.
Open Google Map – Home page of Google Maps on the web
Step 2: Locate the Search Bar
Go to the Search Bar which you will find at the top of the screen.
The search bar on the top corner of the Google Maps website
Step 3: Enter Coordinates
Input the coordinates in the search bar in the format “latitude, longitude”. (e.g. 40.7128, -74.0060).
enter coordinates in the search bar
Step 4: Click on Search
After entering the coordinates, click on the search button or hit the “Enter” key on your keyboard to start the search.
click this search button
Step 5: Navigate to the Location
Google Maps will automatically move to the exact location corresponding to the coordinates, indicated by a dropped pin or marker on the map.
a pin dropped at the coordinates you searched
How to Enter Coordinates in Google Maps
Step 1: Open Google Maps
Open the Google Maps app on your mobile or visit the Google Maps website on your computer.
Open Google map on PC using this URL
Step 2: Locate the Search Bar
You will find the search bar at the top of the screen in your Google Map App or on your website.
search bar at the top of screen
Step 3: Enter Coordinates
Input the coordinates in the search bar in the format “latitude, longitude”. (e.g. 40.7128, -74.0060) and then click on the search button.
Enter and Search coordinates
Points To Remember
1. Latitude coordinates always come before longitude coordinates.
2. First number of latitude coordinate is always between -90 and 90.
3. First number of longitude coordinate is always between -180 and 180.
Conclusion
From the article we can conclude that getting coordinates of any location using Google Maps is easy be it on a PC, Android or an iPhone. Just to google maps, select locationand search for coordinates.
FAQ
How do I send coordinates from Google Maps?
Follow the above steps to get the coordinates of a place.
- If you are using a , PC – you can easily share your coordinates by pasting them into text, email or any method you want to use.
- For mobile devices – Drop Pin > Share Location > Choose your method
How do I extract coordinates from an address?
Open Google Map > Locate Search Bar > Enter Your Address > Drop a Pin (by holding that location on the map) > Copy Coordinates (from the details menu) > Extract Coordinates
How do I get coordinates from Google Maps on my phone?
Open the Google Map Application > Navigate to the place (which you want to get coordinates) > Drop a Pin (by holding that location on the Map) > Copy Coordinates from the Search Bar (at the top of the screen)