The GPS location will be found and shown on screen in maps.

Enter the GPS coordinates you want to locate, then tap the “Search” button.

Tap into the Search bar of the Maps app.

Have the GPS coordinates for the location you’d like to input handy, then on iPhone: How to Enter GPS Coordinates on iPhone with Apple Maps to Find a Location GPS coordinates are often used by hobbyists, surveyors, outdoor enthusiasts, and for many other purposes, which gives this approach a more technical lean than simply sharing a location through the Maps apps on iPhone directly, since raw GPS coordinates can be used by not only iPhone as well as Android but also the vast array of GPS mapping devices out there. This tip pairs nicely with our recent discussion on how to show GPS coordinates on iPhone by using the Compass app.

While we’re focusing on finding locations by GPS coordinates with iPhone, this trick works the same to enter geolocation data on the same mapping apps on iPad and iPod touch as well. You will be able to input, search for, find, locate, and show on a map any location as defined by GPS coordinates, which are traditionally in a latitude and longitude, DMS, or the DD decimal degrees format, though you can also use other geolocation formats too.

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