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What is Geocoding?
Geocoding is the computational process of transforming a text-based description of a location — such as a pair of coordinates, an address, or a name of a place — to a location on the Earth's surface. The resulting location is output in a standard format, universally as a pair of Latitude and Longitude coordinates in the WGS84 system.
Need to geocode multiple addresses?
If you have a spreadsheet filled with hundreds of addresses, you can convert all of them into Lat/Long simultaneously using our bulk processor.
Open Batch CSV ConverterHow to Find Coordinates on Google Maps
If you only need to find a single coordinate quickly, your smartphone map is highly capable:
- Open Google Maps on your computer or phone.
- Search for the address you want.
- On Desktop: Right-click the red pin. A menu will appear with the Latitude and Longitude at the very top. Clicking it copies it to your clipboard.
- On Mobile: Drop a pin by long-pressing on the map. Scroll down in the information pane to see the coordinate pair.
Reverse Geocoding (Coordinates to Address)
The opposite action is reverse geocoding. If a surveyor provides you with a coordinate like 38.8977, -77.0365, reverse geocoding translates that point into "1600 Pennsylvania Avenue, Washington, DC". Note that if a coordinate is in the middle of a desert, a reverse geocoder will usually just return the closest recognized jurisdiction or simply fail.
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Warning: Verify Your Calculation
Coordinate accuracy varies by device and datum. Do not use these results for legal or construction purposes without checking:
GPS Accuracy Alert
Your phone's GPS can be off by 30 meters. This can cause critical errors in your data.
Check My Accuracy →Datum Shift Risk
Using the wrong coordinate system (e.g. WGS84 vs NAD83) creates a permanent 1-meter offset.
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