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Three Methods:Finding a Location Using Coordinates on Google Maps on a BrowserGetting the Coordinates of a Location on Google Maps on a BrowserFinding a Location Using Coordinates on Google Maps Mobile App

Google Maps support searching for and identifying a location by using its latitude and longitude coordinates. This gives you a more specific and exact location on the map. You can do this from Google Maps on any web browser and from Google Maps mobile app on your mobile device.

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Method 1 of 3: Finding a Location Using Coordinates on Google Maps on a Browser

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    Go to Google Maps. You can use any web browser on your computer to visit this site.
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    Enter the coordinates. Type in the latitude and longitude of the location in the search box on the upper left corner of the page. You can use different coordinate formats, such as degrees, minutes, and seconds; degrees and decimal minutes; and decimal degrees.
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    Find the location. Click the magnifying glass button beside the search box. A red pin will drop on the exact location on the map pointed to by the coordinates you’ve entered.
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Method 2 of 3: Getting the Coordinates of a Location on Google Maps on a Browser

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    Go to Google Maps. You can use any web browser on your computer to visit this site.
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    Identify a location. You can use the location button on the lower right corner to set the map to your current location, or you can use the search box on the upper left corner to find another place on the map.
    • Finding your current location—Click the compass button on the lower right corner of the page. The map will adjust based on your current location. Your current location will be identified by a blue dot on the map.
    • Finding another location—Use the search box and type in the location you want. A shortlist of possible results will drop down. Click the location you want, and the map will automatically draw to the location you’ve set. A red pin will drop to identify it.
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    Get coordinates. Right-click the location on the map to bring up a menu, and select “What’s here?” Google Maps will display the name or general address of the location, plus its map coordinates. You can see these right below the search box on the upper left corner.
    • Viewing all coordinate formats—Click the map coordinates and it will expand to show you the three different formats of the same coordinates. You can see degrees, minutes, and seconds; degrees and decimal minutes; and decimal degrees.
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Method 3 of 3: Finding a Location Using Coordinates on Google Maps Mobile App

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    Launch Google Maps. Look for the Google Maps app on your mobile device and tap on it.
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    Enter coordinates. Type in the latitude and longitude of the location in the search box on the upper left corner of the screen. You can use different coordinate formats, such as degrees, minutes, and seconds; degrees and decimal minutes; and decimal degrees.
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    Find the location. Tap the “Search” button on your keypad, and a red pin will drop on the exact location on the map pointed to by the coordinates you’ve entered.
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