1. What is Geocoding?

Geocoding is the process of converting addresses into geographic coordinates (latitude and longitude), which can be used to place markers on a map or position the map.

2. How Does the Calculator Work?

The calculator uses geocoding to convert addresses:

Where:

• \( address \) — A physical street address
• \( coords \) — The resulting latitude and longitude coordinates

Explanation: The process matches the input address to locations in a reference dataset and returns the most likely coordinates.

3. Importance of Coordinates

Details: Accurate geographic coordinates are essential for mapping applications, navigation systems, location-based services, and geographic information systems.

4. Using the Calculator

Tips: Enter a complete address including street number, street name, city, and country for best results. More specific addresses yield more accurate coordinates.

5. Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Q1: What is the accuracy of geocoding?
A: Accuracy depends on the quality of the reference data and the completeness of the input address. Typical accuracy is within 10-50 meters.

Q2: Why might an address not be found?
A: New addresses, non-standard address formats, or addresses in areas with poor mapping data may not be found.

Q3: Can I get coordinates for places without street addresses?
A: For landmarks or natural features, you may need to search by name rather than address.

Q4: Are there limitations to geocoding?
A: Geocoding may struggle with ambiguous addresses, addresses in rapidly developing areas, or addresses in countries with different addressing systems.

Q5: Can I reverse the process (get address from coordinates)?
A: Yes, this is called reverse geocoding and is a separate service.