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Get coordinates from Google Maps

Use this guide to get coordinates from Google Maps.

Step 1: Open Google Maps 

  • Open a new tab or window on a web browser such as Google Chrome or Internet Explorer.
  • Search for Google Maps in the search bar.
  • Select the Maps tab or the website address.
  • Or go to https://www.google.com/maps

Step 2: Find the coordinates for your location

  • Type in the location you would like to find the coordinates for. For example: James Busby High School. 
  • The coordinates appear in the address bar at the end of the URL immediately following the @ symbol. 

  • The first group of numbers including the minus - is the latitude.
  •  The second group of numbers, following the comma, is the longitude.
  • You have now found the coordinates for your location from Google Maps. 


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