How to Get GPS Coordinates From Google Maps

Google Maps is one of the most popular map apps, thanks to its features. Among all the features, do you know you can also get GPS coordinates from Google Maps? This is a fundamental feature of a map to help locate a place easily.

While it is easy to share places, many still might not know how to find the GPS coordinates of a place on Google Maps, especially if it’s not shown in the app. This is precisely what we will be helping you with in this guide.

Also read: How to use Google Maps Immersive View

What Is GPS Coordinates in Google Maps

GPS or map coordinates are something people have been using for navigation for a long time. Coordinates are expressed as a combination of alphanumeric characters (consisting of longitude and latitude) unique to that geographic location.

Longitude lines go from the North to the South Pole, and Latitude lines go east to west. You will see these in decimal degrees on Google Maps. Here’s an example: 26.91248, 75.75114 – the first set of numbers is latitude and the second set is longitude. However, you can also get the Decimal, Minutes, and Seconds (DMS) format (shown in this guide).

Also read: How to use Google Maps offline

How to Find Coordinates of a Place on Google Maps

To get longitude and latitude in Google Maps, follow the below steps.

On iPhone and Android App

Step 1: Open the Google Maps app > tap and hold the location you want to find coordinates until you see the Dropped pin pop-up.

Note: If you use an iPhone or iPad, long-press the unlabelled location near your area.

Step 2: Expand this page on Android to see the coordinates of the place. If you use an iPhone or iPad, you will see the coordinates in the same pop-up.

Step 3: Tap on the coordinates to copy them and share them through your preferred messaging app.

On PC

Step 1: Open Google Maps using the link below:

Open Google Maps

Step 2: Zoom in to find the place if necessary, or search the place in the search bar.

Step 3: Now, right-click on the location. You will see the coordinates in decimal degrees at the top of the menu options.

Step 4: Click on the coordinates to copy and share them with whoever you want.

Tip: If you prefer using the DMS format for coordinates, paste the coordinates in the search bar in Google Maps and hit enter.

Also Read: How to measure distance and area in Google Maps

Use Coordinates to Find a Location in Google Maps

Now that you know how to search coordinates on Google Maps, let us find locations by coordinates.

• If you have received a link from someone, you only have to click on it. It will take you to that location.
• For those with longitude and latitude, paste it into the search bar in Google Maps; you will see the place.
• Lastly, you can manually type in the location coordinates in the search bar, and Google Maps will navigate you there. However, use the commas (,) and periods (.) in the right places.

Also Read: How to find someone’s location by phone number on Google Maps

FAQ About GPS Coordinates in Google Maps

Find Any Point on Earth

Now that you know how to get GPS coordinates from Google Maps, finding or sharing any place of your choice will be easier. Let us know in the comments if you have any suggestions or queries.