Egypt Latitude & Longitude Map
This page finds the latitude and longitude of any place in Egypt. The country's capital is Cairo, and the map is centered on 26.82° latitude, 30.80° longitude. Click anywhere on the map and the tool returns the coordinates in three formats: decimal degrees (DD), degrees-minutes-seconds (DMS), and Universal Transverse Mercator (UTM). You can copy the decimal-degree result to your clipboard and paste it into any mapping application or GPS device.
Coordinates are the universal language of location. Every point on Earth can be described by a pair of numbers: the latitude, which runs from -90° at the South Pole to +90° at the North Pole, and the longitude, which runs from -180° to +180° with 0° at the Greenwich prime meridian. In Egypt these numbers range across the country's full extent, and the same physical location can be written in many equivalent formats. Pilots, sailors, surveyors, geocachers and field biologists all use coordinates daily; so do smartphone apps, drones, delivery fleets and autonomous vehicles.
The map above is rendered from OpenStreetMap tiles and uses the WGS84 datum (EPSG:4326) - the same datum used by GPS. When you click the map, the latitude and longitude are read directly from the click event with sub-pixel precision. DMS conversion uses the standard decimal-to-DMS formula: integer degrees, integer minutes, and decimal seconds. UTM conversion uses the Transverse Mercator projection with the WGS84 ellipsoid, placing the point in the correct 6° zone with easting and northing in meters.
Below the interactive map you will find a step-by-step guide, real use cases, the technical methodology, ten frequently asked questions and transparent data-source credits. Whether you are recording a waypoint, filling in a form, sharing a location with a friend or just curious where you are on the globe, the tool gives you coordinates you can trust.
This page explains how the egypt latitude & longitude map works, the data and formulas behind it, and how to interpret the result. Coordinate conversions are exact to machine precision; the only source of error is the precision of the input. All formats describe the same location - the notation just differs. The tool is one of 329 free, open tools on JoseFitani for maps and geography. It runs in your browser with no sign-up needed. Use the search field or click the map to drop a pin - the tool uses standard mathematical formulas for each format, all based on the WGS84 datum (EPSG:4326) and returns the result in seconds. Below you'll find a step-by-step guide, real use cases, the methodology, FAQs, and data sources.
Click anywhere on the map to get its coordinates and the nearest address (reverse geocoded via OpenStreetMap).
How to use this tool
Type your query, paste coordinates, or click on the map. The tool uses standard mathematical formulas for each format, all based on the WGS84 datum (EPSG:4326) to process your input locally in the browser.
The result appears instantly with the map showing your location. You can adjust by clicking elsewhere or searching a new place.
Click Copy to save to clipboard, or Share to send a direct link with the exact inputs.
What people use this tool for
Travellers, hikers and outdoor enthusiasts use the egypt latitude & longitude map to estimate distances, times and logistics before setting out. The result helps budget fuel, accommodation and time.
Professionals in logistics, real estate, urban planning and research use the egypt latitude & longitude map for baseline calculations. The tool runs in your browser, so sensitive inputs stay private.
Teachers use the egypt latitude & longitude map to demonstrate geographic concepts. The interactive map lets students click anywhere and see results - more engaging than textbooks.
Researchers use the egypt latitude & longitude map for geographic analysis. Curious minds use it to answer questions like "how far is X from Y?" or "how high is that mountain?"
How it's calculated
Coordinates are read directly from the map click event using the WGS84 datum (EPSG:4326), the same datum used by GPS and most modern mapping systems. Latitude runs from -90° at the South Pole to +90° at the North Pole; longitude runs from -180° to +180° with 0° at the Greenwich prime meridian.
DMS conversion uses the standard decimal-to-DMS formula: integer part is degrees, fractional part multiplied by 60 gives minutes, fractional part of minutes multiplied by 60 gives seconds. South latitudes and West longitudes are given the corresponding direction suffix.
UTM conversion uses the Transverse Mercator projection with the WGS84 ellipsoid, placing the point in the correct 6° zone (numbered 1-60 from west to east) and computing easting and northing in metres relative to the zone's central meridian. The UTM system is used by the military, surveyors and many national mapping agencies because it gives metric coordinates accurate over a few hundred kilometres.
The map itself uses OpenStreetMap tiles rendered by the Leaflet library. At high zoom levels the click precision is sub-metre; at lower zoom levels it reflects the pixel size of the map tiles.
The calculation runs in your browser - no data is sent to our servers. Map tiles come from OpenStreetMap (ODbL license), geocoding uses Nominatim (1 request/second limit), and elevation uses the Open-Elevation API backed by SRTM data. All are free, open services.
All calculations use the WGS84 datum (EPSG:4326), the same as GPS. For other datums (NAD27, NAD83, ETRS89), a separate conversion is needed. The difference is typically under 1 metre - negligible for most uses but important for survey-grade work.
The formulas match those in professional GIS software (QGIS, ArcGIS, Global Mapper), just in a browser-friendly form. For sub-metre accuracy, use professional software with ellipsoidal calculations. Results are shown in multiple units: km and miles for distance, km²/m²/hectares/acres for area, metres and feet for elevation. Conversion factors are exact (1 mile = 1.609344 km), so the only error source is input precision.
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Frequently asked questions
Are the coordinates accurate?
The coordinates reflect the map click position, which on a web map is typically accurate to within a few metres at typical zoom levels. At higher zoom levels the precision improves to sub-metre.
What datum is used?
WGS84 (EPSG:4326) - the same datum used by GPS, Google Maps and most modern mapping systems. This ensures your coordinates are compatible with every major platform.
What is the difference between DD and DMS?
Decimal degrees (DD) are a single number per axis, e.g. 48.8584° N. Degrees-minutes-seconds (DMS) splits the same angle into degrees, minutes and seconds, e.g. 48° 51' 30" N. Both represent the exact same location.
What is UTM?
Universal Transverse Mercator - a metric coordinate system dividing Earth into 60 zones of 6° longitude each. Each zone uses a Transverse Mercator projection for accuracy over a few hundred kilometres. UTM coordinates are in metres, which is convenient for distance calculations.
Can I use these coordinates in Google Maps?
Yes. Paste the DD format (lat, lng) into Google Maps and it will navigate to the exact spot. DMS is also accepted by Google Maps if you include the degree symbols.
Why are east longitudes positive and west negative?
By convention since the 1884 International Meridian Conference established Greenwich as 0°. Longitudes east of Greenwich are positive; west of Greenwich are negative.
Do the coordinates include elevation?
No. The tool returns horizontal (2D) coordinates only. For altitude, use the elevation tool. The full 3D position requires a vertical datum in addition to the horizontal one.
Is this the same as my phone's GPS?
Yes. Phones report WGS84 coordinates in decimal degrees by default. The numbers you see here are in the same format as your phone's location services.
What about other datums like NAD27 or NAD83?
This tool uses WGS84 only. Conversion to other datums requires a separate tool that accounts for the ellipsoid shift and rotation. For most purposes WGS84 is sufficient.
Can I convert these coordinates to MGRS or Plus Codes?
Yes. Use the Coordinate Converter tool, which handles MGRS, Plus Codes, DMM and other formats in addition to DD, DMS and UTM.
How many decimal places do I need?
Five decimal places gives ~1 m precision, which is sufficient for most purposes. Six gives ~0.1 m. Seven gives ~1 cm. Beyond seven places the numbers exceed the precision of the underlying map tiles.
What is the antipode of a location?
The antipode is the point exactly opposite on the globe, reached by negating the latitude and adding 180° to the longitude. The Antipode tool shows this directly for any point in Egypt.
How accurate is the egypt latitude & longitude map?
For typical inputs, the result is accurate to within a fraction of a percent. Accuracy depends on input precision and the underlying geographic formulas used.
Does this work worldwide?
Yes - the tool works for any location on Earth, including across oceans and near the poles.
Does this work offline?
The calculation runs locally in your browser; map tiles and address search require an internet connection.
What datum is used?
WGS84 (EPSG:4326), the same datum used by GPS and most modern maps.
Can I export the result?
Click Copy to save to clipboard, or Share to send a direct link to the exact inputs.
Can I use this commercially?
Yes - the tool and underlying data are free for personal and commercial use.
How is this different from Google Maps?
Google Maps is optimised for turn-by-turn navigation with traffic. This tool focuses on accurate geographic calculation with full documentation of methodology and data sources.
Is my data private?
Yes. The calculation runs in your browser. Only coordinates for geocoding/elevation are sent to third-party services. We do not log or store your inputs.
Data sources & methodology
- OpenStreetMap — Map tiles and rendering under ODbL.
- Leaflet — Open-source JavaScript library for interactive maps.
- WGS84 — Global reference datum (EPSG:4326) used by GPS and most modern maps.
- Egypt national mapping agency — Authoritative source for official coordinates and projections used in Egypt.
- Nominatim geocoder — OpenStreetMap-based geocoding service.
- WGS84 datum — Global reference datum used by GPS.