How do I find the coordinates for an address?

There are several web sites and software packages that can provide approximate coordinates for a street address in the USA or Canada. This process is often referred to as "geocoding".

Web Sites

• geocoder.us - a site that shows coordinates for US addresses
• geocoder.ca - shows coordinates for addresses in Canada / USA
• gpsvisualizer.com - shows coordinates for a list of addresses
• batchgeocode.com - shows coordinates for a list of addresses
• terraserver.microsoft.com - shows coordinates for addresses and map locations

Software Packages

• Google Earth - shows coordinates for addresses, cross streets, and map locations

The terms of use and license agreements for these resources vary, so make sure they're okay for how you intend to use them.

Other pages

• FAQ: Creating POI Files
• Frequently Asked Questions