With Google Earth you can find the longitude, latitude, altitude, and when
images were taken of places from around the world.
### Computer
## Find basemap imagery dates
**Important:** An imagery date or range of dates may not be available in all locations or at all zoom levels. To find a date or range of dates for when an image was taken in the bottom status bar, move your cursor over any location on the map.
### Find coordinates of a location
Use Google Earth to look up the longitude (east-west position) and latitude (north-south position) coordinates of a location.
1. On your computer, [open Google Earth](https://earth.google.com/web/).
2. On the left, click **Search**.
3. Search for a place. A knowledge panel will open with information about the place.
4. Click **Save to project** to save the place.
5. In the resulting window, click **More settings**.
6. In the box that appears, find the longitude and latitude coordinates.
> [!TIP]
> **Tip:** If you move the mouse to hover over other locations, the updated coordinates and altitude appear on the bottom right corner of the screen.
### Use coordinates to find a place
You can use the coordinates of a place to find its location on Google Earth.
1. On your computer, [open Google Earth](https://earth.google.com/web/).
2. On the left, click **Search**.
3. Type the coordinates using one of these formats:
- **Decimal Degrees:** `42.7°, -100.2°`
- **Degrees, Minutes, Seconds:** `64°25'12.07"N, 100°10'15.24"W`
## Choose coordinates format
1. On your computer, [open Google Earth](https://earth.google.com/web/).
2. In the upper-right corner, click the **Settings** icon.
3. Go to **Formats and units**.
4. In the drop-down menu under "Latitude/Longitude formatting", choose **Degrees** , **Minutes** , **Seconds** , or **Decimal**.
## Check the altitude of a place
1. Search for a place, or adjust Google Earth until you find the correct location.
2. At the bottom right find the real-world altitude and the altitude of the camera. If you move the mouse to hover over different locations, the altitude updates.
## Choose a unit of measurement for altitude
1. On your computer, [open Google Earth](https://earth.google.com/web/).
2. In the upper-right corner, click the **Settings** icon.
3. Go to **Formats and units**.
4. In the drop-down menu under **Unit system** , select either **Metric (meters and kilometers)** or **Imperial (feet and miles)**.
### Android
## Find basemap imagery dates
This feature isn't currently available on Android devices.
### Find coordinates of a location
1. On your Android phone or tablet, open the  Google Earth app.
2. Search for a place, or click Explore Earth and drag the screen until you find the correct location.
3. Press and hold the location to reveal the latitude and longitude. You can also get the altitude, and use the Measure Tool to show the distance from that location.
> [!TIP]
> **Tip:** If you move the globe, the coordinates update. The coordinates describe the location at the center of your screen.
### Use coordinates to find a place
You can use the coordinates of a place to find its location on Google Earth.
1. On your Android phone or tablet, open the  Google Earth app.
2. At the top, tap **Search**.
3. Type the coordinates using one of these formats:
- **Decimal Degrees:** `42.7°, -100.2°`
- **Degrees, Minutes, Seconds:** `64°25'12.07"N, 100°10'15.24"W `
## Choose coordinates format
1. On your Android phone or tablet, open the  Google Earth app.
2. Tap the avatar or your Google Account profile in the top-right **Settings**.
3. Go to **Formats and units**.
4. In the drop-down menu under "Latitude/Longitude formatting", choose **Degrees** , **Minutes** , **Seconds** , or **Decimal**.
## Check the altitude of a place
1. Search for a place, or adjust Google Earth until you find the correct location.
2. Press and hold the location to reveal the altitude. You can also get latitude and longitude coordinates, and use the measure tool to show the distance from that location.
## Choose a unit of measurement for altitude
1. On your Android phone or tablet, open the  Google Earth app.
2. Tap the avatar or your Google Account profile in the top-right **Settings**.
3. Tap **Formats and units**.
4. Pick an option.
### iOS
## Find basemap imagery dates
This feature isn't currently available on Android devices.
### Find coordinates of a location
1. On your iPhone or iPad, open the  Google Earth app.
2. Search for a place, or click Explore Earth and drag the screen until you find the correct location.
3. Press and hold the location to reveal the latitude and longitude. You can also get the altitude, and use the Measure Tool to show the distance from that location.
> [!TIP]
> **Tip:** If you move the globe, the coordinates update. The coordinates describe the location at the center of your screen.
### Use coordinates to find a place
You can use the coordinates of a place to find its location on Google Earth.
1. On your iPhone or iPad, open the  Google Earth app.
2. At the top, tap **Search**.
3. Type the coordinates using one of these formats:
- **Decimal Degrees:** `42.7°, -100.2°`
- **Degrees, Minutes, Seconds:** `64°25'12.07"N, 100°10'15.24"W `
## Choose coordinates format
1. On your iPhone or iPad, open the  Google Earth app.
2. Tap the avatar or your Google Account profile in the top-right **Settings**.
3. Go to **Formats and units**.
4. In the drop-down menu under "Latitude/Longitude formatting", choose **Degrees** , **Minutes** , **Seconds** , or **Decimal**.
## Check the altitude of a place
1. Search for a place, or adjust Google Earth until you find the correct location.
2. Press and hold the location to reveal the altitude. You can also get latitude and longitude coordinates, and use the measure tool to show the distance from that location.
## Choose a unit of measurement for altitude
1. On your iPhone or iPad, open the  Google Earth app.
2. Tap the avatar or your Google Account profile in the top-right **Settings**.
3. Tap **Formats and units**.
4. Pick an option.