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Find Elevation by Coordinates
Enter decimal latitude and longitude (WGS84) to instantly query elevation above sea level (altitude) in meters and feet from global Digital Elevation Models (DEM).
Elevation Data Reference
Altitude values are derived from high-resolution satellite topography datasets (Copernicus DEM & SRTM). Ground elevation represents terrain surface above sea level, excluding man-made structures.
Elevation Result (Above Sea Level)
Quick Reference
Mt. Fuji Peak: 35.3606° N, 138.7274° E = 3,776 m (12,388 ft)
Death Valley Badwater: 36.2299° N, -116.7672° W = -86 m (-282 ft)
Pro Tip: GPS altitude uses an ellipsoidal model (WGS84), whereas DEM altitude measures orthometric height (sea level / geoid).
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Warning: Verify Your Elevation Data
Satellite DEM resolutions vary by region (30m to 90m mesh). For structural engineering, verify with local surveyed benchmark benchmarks:
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Ellipsoid Height vs. Orthometric Elevation
GPS receivers measure height above the WGS84 mathematical ellipsoid (h). Topographic elevation (H), however, refers to orthometric height above mean sea level (the geoid). The geoid undulation (N) links them: H = h - N. This tool returns sea-level orthometric elevation.
Digital Elevation Model (DEM) Resolution
DEM data aggregates global terrain samples from shuttle radar (SRTM) and Copernicus satellites into 30-meter grids. For extreme mountain peaks or ocean trenches, elevation values represent grid-averaged terrain height.
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