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How are coordinates given in Google Maps?
How can I enter the coordinates in Google Maps?
1st step:
2nd step:
How do you find out the coordinates of a place?

If you want to search for specific places using the coordinates, this also works in Google Maps. We'll show you how it works..

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In addition to searching for normal addresses, Google Maps also supports searching for coordinates. In the following, we will show you which types of coordinates Google Maps supports, how you can enter coordinates on the map and, vice versa, how you can find them out.

How are coordinates given in Google Maps?

Google Maps allows you to enter two different ways of writing coordinates in the search. There are basically the following permitted formats:

  • Radian measure: degrees, minutes and seconds (GMS): 52 ° 30'59.1 "N 13 ° 22'42.1" E
  • Decimal degrees (DG): 52.516417, 13.378361

For example, you can use coordinates to search for known buildings or locations using Google Maps. One more note at this point: If you refer to coordinates in radians on German pages, change the O to an E beforehand . The reason for this is that Google Maps only works with the English spelling. So instead of Ost, the English equivalent East is required.

How can I enter the coordinates in Google Maps?

You can enter the coordinates of certain points and locations directly into Google Maps. You can read how this works in this guide:

1st step:

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First open Google Maps in your browser or the app on your smartphone. Then enter the desired coordinates in one of the two spellings in the search field . We choose the coordinates for the Brandenburg Gate. Press [Enter] or tap on the Search symbol.

2nd step:

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Google Maps will now guide you to the location on the map according to the entered coordinates . In addition, you will be shown some additional information about the location.

How do you find out the coordinates of a place?

The GPS coordinates of any location can also be found using a function from Google Maps:

Browser

All you have to do is simply click anywhere on the map. This point is then marked with a pin. Google will now show you the coordinates of the location below . Click on this for further information or save it externally..

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App

The procedure with the app is quite straightforward. Simply tap and hold on a selected position for which you want to receive the coordinates . The app shows you a red position point and the associated coordinates in the field above.

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