Understanding coordinates
To start using coordinate search, it is important to first understand what they are. Coordinates are a set of numbers that together represent a specific point in a two-dimensional or three-dimensional coordinate system. In the case of Google Maps, we are talking about a geographic coordinate system that uses latitude and longitude to locate any place on Earth. Each set of coordinates consists of two numbers, a latitude and a longitude.
The first number, the latitude, indicates how far north or south of the equator the location is, with values ranging from -90 to 90. The next number, the longitude, indicates how far east or west of the meridian. Greenwhich is the location, with values ranging from -180 to 180.
Find the coordinates of a location
This is where Google Maps comes in really handy. To find the coordinates of a location on Google Maps, follow these steps:
- Open Google Maps on your device or browser.
- Search for the desired location in the search bar.
- Right click on the location point.
- Select "What's here?" in the menu that appears.
- A box will appear at the bottom of the screen showing the location along with its corresponding coordinates.
How to enter coordinates in Google Maps
It is also possible to search for a location on Google Maps by directly entering the coordinates. This is particularly useful if you have a specific set of coordinates and would like to know which location they correspond to.
- Open Google Maps on your device or browser.
- Then you can simply insert the coordinates into the search bar. Remember that they must be in decimal degrees and separated by a comma so that Google Maps interprets them correctly.
- Press Enter or click the search button.
- Google Maps will show you the location that corresponds to the coordinates you entered.
Using coordinates to mark locations
Once you've mastered how to find and use coordinates in Google Maps, you can use this information to mark and save specific locations for future reference. Here we show you how to do it:
- The first step is to find the coordinates for the location you want to mark, as described above.
- Once you have the coordinates, you can enter them into the Google Maps search bar and press Enter.
- This will take you to the location. You can then right-click on the point and select “Add a marker.”
Become an expert in using coordinates
Although it may seem intimidating at first, with practice you will get used to using coordinates with Google Maps. It can not only be useful for finding precise places, but also for exploring the world from your computer. Remember, Google Maps is an extremely powerful tool, and coordinate search is just one of the many advanced features this service offers.
