How to Know Latitude and Longitude?

Use a map or globe with latitude and longitude lines

Find the location on the map

Read the horizontal lines for latitude

Read the vertical lines for longitude

Use a GPS device or phone map app

Turn on location services

Check the coordinates shown for your current position

Use online maps to right-click or tap a place and view coordinates

Use a compass and map together to estimate direction and position

Note latitude first, then longitude

Express coordinates in degrees, minutes, and seconds or decimal degrees

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