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2026-02-11
Format: 55.7558, 37.6173 (Moscow). Easiest for calculations and API.
Format: 55°45'20.9"N, 37°37'02.3"E. Traditional format for maps and navigation.
Format: 55°45.348'N, 37°37.038'E. Used in marine navigation and some GPS devices.
Zonal system: 37U 413190 6179410. Used in military cartography and geodesy.
DD = degrees + minutes/60 + seconds/3600
Example: 55°45'20.9"N → 55 + 45/60 + 20.9/3600 = 55.7558°
| Place | DD (latitude, longitude) | DMS |
|---|---|---|
| Moscow (Kremlin) | 55.7520, 37.6175 | 55°45'07"N, 37°37'03"E |
| St. Petersburg | 59.9343, 30.3351 | 59°56'04"N, 30°20'06"E |
| New York | 40.7128, −74.0060 | 40°42'46"N, 74°00'22"W |
| Tokyo | 35.6762, 139.6503 | 35°40'34"N, 139°39'01"E |
Northern latitude (N) is positive, southern latitude (S) is negative
Eastern longitude (E) - positive, western (W) - negative
See also: Angle Converter, Length Converter, Area Converter