United States

Latitude Range
19.048056° N ~ 71.290556° N Copy
Longitude Range
-174.213333° W ~ -67.007390° W Copy
Elevation Range
-86.0 m ~ 4095.0 m
* Data Sources: Coordinates calculated from OpenStreetMap / Geonames; elevations referenced to NASA SRTM global digital elevation models (WGS-84 datum).

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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

1. What is the coordinate range of the United States?

The contiguous United States is situated roughly between longitude 66° W to 125° W, and latitude 24° N to 49° N. With Alaska and Hawaii, the range is much broader. The geographic center is approximately at 37.09° N, 95.71° W.

2. What are the highest and lowest elevations in the US?

The highest peak is Denali (Mount McKinley) in Alaska, at 6,190 meters (20,310 ft) above sea level. The lowest point is Badwater Basin in Death Valley, California, at 86 meters (282 ft) below sea level.

3. Which coordinate and vertical datums are used in the US?

For horizontal mapping, the US utilizes the North American Datum of 1983 (NAD83). For vertical elevation reference, the North American Vertical Datum of 1988 (NAVD88) is standard. GPS services use WGS-84.

4. How to lookup coordinates for US states and cities?

You can browse the list of states below. Clicking any state will let you explore its cities, districts, and landmarks with precise location coordinates.