How do I plot a latitude and longitude on a map?

Enter the latitude and longitude (or paste a pair such as 48.8584, 2.2945) and the Coordinate Map Viewer drops a pin at that point on an OpenStreetMap map and centres the view on it.

Is the order latitude, longitude or longitude, latitude?

This tool expects latitude first, then longitude — for example 48.8584, 2.2945. Note that GeoJSON and some APIs use the opposite order (longitude, latitude), which is a common source of mistakes.

Can I click the map to get the coordinates of a point?

Yes. Click anywhere on the map, or drag the pin, and the latitude and longitude fields update to that location so you can copy them.

How precise is a latitude/longitude with five decimal places?

Roughly one metre. Each extra decimal place is about ten times more precise: 4 places is around 11 metres, 5 places about 1.1 metres, and 6 places about 0.1 metres.

Coordinate Map Viewer

Plot a latitude and longitude on a map, or click the map to read coordinates back out — right in your browser.

The coordinates you enter are processed in your browser. To draw the map, OpenStreetMap map tiles are loaded over the network, but ArrayKit does not upload or store the locations you view.

Photos store GPS coordinates — view or strip them with the EXIF Viewer.

About Coordinate Map Viewer

The Coordinate Map Viewer turns a latitude/longitude pair into a pin on an OpenStreetMap map so you can see exactly where it points. Type the latitude and longitude, or paste a pair like "48.8584, 2.2945" — including hemisphere letters such as 48.8584° N, 2.2945° E — and the map flies to that spot. It works the other way too: drag the pin or click anywhere on the map to read the coordinates back out. Copy the pair, grab a ready-made Google Maps, OpenStreetMap or geo: link, or share a deep link that reopens the same view. It is built for developers, GIS users and anyone checking where a set of coordinates lands. The coordinates you enter stay in your browser; only the OpenStreetMap map tiles are loaded over the network to draw the map.

Features

Plot any latitude/longitude as a pin on an OpenStreetMap map
Paste a pair in decimal degrees, with optional N/S/E/W hemispheres or a geo: URI
Drag the pin or click the map to read coordinates back out
One-click copy of the coordinate pair
Ready-made Google Maps, OpenStreetMap and geo: links
Share a deep link that reopens the same point and zoom level
Quick example locations to try instantly
Range validation for latitude (−90 to 90) and longitude (−180 to 180)

How to use the Coordinate Map Viewer

Enter a latitude and longitude, or paste a "lat, lng" pair.
See the pin drop on the map at that location.
Drag the pin or click the map to adjust the point and read new coordinates.
Copy the pair, or grab a Google Maps / OpenStreetMap / geo: link.
Use "Share this view" to copy a link that reopens the same spot.

Example

Input

48.8584, 2.2945

Output

Pin dropped at 48.8584, 2.2945 (Eiffel Tower, Paris)
Google Maps: https://www.google.com/maps?q=48.8584,2.2945
geo:48.8584,2.2945

Paste a coordinate pair to drop a pin and get shareable map links.

Common errors & troubleshooting

The pin doesn't move when I paste coordinates. — Use decimal degrees like 48.8584, 2.2945. Latitude comes first and must be between −90 and 90; longitude second, between −180 and 180.
My point lands in the wrong place — in the ocean or another country. — You may have latitude and longitude swapped. Maps and APIs differ: this tool expects lat, lng (latitude first).
Negative coordinates seem off. — South latitudes and West longitudes are negative. "48.85 S" equals −48.85; you can also type the N/S/E/W letter and the sign is applied for you.

Frequently asked questions

How do I plot a latitude and longitude on a map?: Enter the latitude and longitude (or paste a pair such as 48.8584, 2.2945) and the Coordinate Map Viewer drops a pin at that point on an OpenStreetMap map and centres the view on it.
Is the order latitude, longitude or longitude, latitude?: This tool expects latitude first, then longitude — for example 48.8584, 2.2945. Note that GeoJSON and some APIs use the opposite order (longitude, latitude), which is a common source of mistakes.
Can I click the map to get the coordinates of a point?: Yes. Click anywhere on the map, or drag the pin, and the latitude and longitude fields update to that location so you can copy them.
Are my coordinates uploaded anywhere?: No. The coordinates you enter are processed in your browser. Only the OpenStreetMap map tiles are loaded over the network to render the map; ArrayKit does not store the points you look at.
How precise is a latitude/longitude with five decimal places?: Roughly one metre. Each extra decimal place is about ten times more precise: 4 places is around 11 metres, 5 places about 1.1 metres, and 6 places about 0.1 metres.

Related tools

EXIF Viewer & Remover — View and strip EXIF metadata (including GPS) from photos — nothing is uploaded.
URL Parser — Break a URL into its parts and list query parameters.