Quiz Entry - updated: 2026.07.14
What are latitude and longitude?
Latitude is your north-south position from -90° to +90° (0° at the equator); longitude is your east-west position from -180° to +180° (0° at Greenwich).
| Coordinate | Range | Reference |
|---|---|---|
| Latitude | -90° to +90° | Equator = 0° |
| Longitude | -180° to +180° | Greenwich meridian = 0° |
Examples:
- Lucerne, Switzerland: ~47.05° N, 8.31° E
- New York City: ~40.71° N, -73.99° W (negative = West)
Format in JavaScript:
// e.g., 47.05
position.coords.latitude
// e.g., 8.31
position.coords.longitude
Tip: Latitude = "ladder" going up/down (N/S). Longitude = "long" way around (E/W).