THE COORDINATE ATLAS / 01
Explore by latitude.
Which places share the same latitude? Pick a degree to discover cities, compare their coordinates and explore the map.
From the equator to the poles
Latitude measures how far north or south a place lies, from 0° at the equator to 90° at either pole. Choose a number below to explore its one-degree band.
Northern hemisphere
0° — 90°Southern hemisphere
−90° — −1°A little geographical perspective
Get your
bearings.
Two numbers can describe a place.
Following just one can connect a world.
What are latitude and longitude?
Latitude is the angle north or south of the equator. Longitude is the angle east or west of the prime meridian. Together, they describe a position on Earth. Coordinates are usually written as latitude first, then longitude.
What does “the same coordinate” mean here?
This atlas groups places into one-degree bands. Selecting 40° latitude shows locations from 40° up to, but not including, 41°. Selecting −40° shows locations greater than −41° and up to −40°. City comparison pages start their band at the city's own coordinate. The exact values are shown in each result.
Do places at the same latitude have the same climate?
Not necessarily. They have a similar position relative to the equator, but elevation, ocean currents, prevailing winds and distance from the sea can create very different climates.
How far is one degree of latitude?
One degree of latitude spans approximately 111 kilometres. The distance covered by one degree of longitude depends on latitude: it is about 111 kilometres at the equator and gets smaller towards the poles.
How can I find the coordinates of a particular place?
Use Determine coordinates of place to look up a location. You can then return to this atlas and select its latitude or longitude to explore nearby coordinate bands.