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Precision and Uncertainty of Latitude Longitude Coordinates

Enter your coordinates in decimal degrees here to calculate how accurate they are likely to be:

Lat: Long: [Datum is assumed to be WGS84]

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Precision = 1
Latitude = 59°57'N (As the uncertainty decreases as you move away from the equator)

 metreskilometresmiles
lat_error111395.13111.39569.2177
long_error57475.3057.47535.7135
uncertainty125348.65125.34977.8880

Equations Source : MaNIS/HerpNet/ORNIS Georeferencing Guidelines [elib.cs.berkeley.edu]

If the above link doesnt work, found a copy at manisnet.org :)

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