How to Get Latitude From Google Maps

Google Maps users can retrieve latitude coordinates.

Google Maps allows users to customize a virtual map and determine their latitude with a few computer clicks. Google Maps simplifies map and direction retrieval to a few clicks of a button. Before mapping became virtual, map-seekers had to find a library or retailer, sort through all the options to uncover maps specific to their needs, and then read and plot detailed directions. Today the process to gather latitude coordinates is as uncomplicated as a button-click, but you still need a rough idea of where you are going.

Instructions

1. Navigate to the Google Maps webpage listed in References.

2. Type the address in the search field. Try to get as close to the address as possible, down to the street address, city, state and zip code.

3. Click the "Search Maps" button to the right of the search field and wait for Google Maps to populate the left pane.

4. Click on one address if multiple addresses populate in the search results in the left pane. The addresses are ordered by letters of the alphabet based on proximity to the address used in the search.

   Wait for the map in the right pane to zoom in and target the address, also indicated by the assigned letter.

5. Move the cursor directly over the letter on the map in the right pane, and then right-click to reveal a pop-up menu. Select "What's here?" from the options, and wait for Google Maps to retrieve coordinates.

6. Move the cursor back to the search field and notice the two number coordinates. The first number is latitude and the second is longitude. Note the latitude coordinates.

Tips & Warnings

• Don't confuse finding latitude on Google Maps with the actual product Google Latitude. Google Latitude is a type of social networking application which shares your location with friends.

References

• Google: Maps
• Google: Searching with latitude and longitude coordinates
• NationalAtlas.gov: Latitude and Longitude

Resources

• Google: "Latitude" (the product)