How to Enter GPS Coordinates in Google Maps
Go to Google Maps., Enter GPS coordinates., Find the location.
Step-by-Step Guide
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Step 1: Go to Google Maps.
Open any web browser on your computer and visit the Google Maps website. -
Step 2: Enter GPS coordinates.
Type in the latitude and longitude of the location in the search box on the upper left corner of the page.
Be sure to observe the proper formatting of the GPS coordinates so that Google Maps can interpret and find the location.
Some examples of accepted formatting are:
Degrees, minutes, and seconds (DMS); for example, 41°24'12.2"N 2°10'26.5"E Degrees and decimal minutes (DMM); for example, 41
24.2028, 2
10.4418 Decimal degrees (DD); for example,
41.40338,
2.17403. , 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 GPS coordinates you’ve entered. -
Step 3: Find the location.
Detailed Guide
Open any web browser on your computer and visit the Google Maps website.
Type in the latitude and longitude of the location in the search box on the upper left corner of the page.
Be sure to observe the proper formatting of the GPS coordinates so that Google Maps can interpret and find the location.
Some examples of accepted formatting are:
Degrees, minutes, and seconds (DMS); for example, 41°24'12.2"N 2°10'26.5"E Degrees and decimal minutes (DMM); for example, 41
24.2028, 2
10.4418 Decimal degrees (DD); for example,
41.40338,
2.17403. , 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 GPS coordinates you’ve entered.
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