Search for coordinates in the Search Bar
1. Open Gaia GPS and view the Main Map > Tap the Search Icon
2. Paste or type coordinates in the Search Bar. The app will accept the following formats here:
- Decimal Degrees: 39,06301, -120,03327
- Degrees, Minutes, Seconds: 39º 3' 46.85" N, 120º 1' 59.78" W
- UTM: 10S 756690 4327959
3. Tap the coordinate result below the Search Bar. The app will zoom to the given coordinate and drop a label at that location.
Search for coordinates by adding a waypoint:
The app first needs to know what Datum and Coordinate Type you are looking for:
Open the app > tap Settings > Units and adjust your search criteria.
- To create a new waypoint, tap the + icon in the top menu
- Select 'Add Waypoint'
- Fill in the coordinate information. This screen will prompt you to fill in the coordinate information based on the coordinate type selected.
- You also have the option to name the waypoint and customize its icon.
- Tap Save.
Comments
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I always get a place in China when ai enter lat and long - weird
When using Degrees, Minutes, Seconds or Degrees Decimal Minutes coordinates to create a waypoint, check the east/west option that is selected; the direction that is grayed out represents the current selection. Sorry for the confusion.
For North America, you'll want to set the Longitude to West.
Can you search from the webpage map?
Thanks,
Jerry
@hexclimber
Yes, you can enter lat/long coordinates into the Search Bar on gaiagps.com to jump to a specific location.
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