Latitude/longitude conversion

GroundMaker needs decimal values for latitude and longitudes (project settings). Use the unit converter to get a decimal value from DD:MM:SS or DD:MM. FS usually displays latitude and longitude in the decimal minute format: N33 38.8098'.

To convert such a value to decimal format (DD.DDDDDDD), enter the value in the left input-box. The value must be formatted the following way: The angle must be preceded by a sign (-) or a letter (N, S, E, W). S34 or -34, N45 or 45, W23 or -23, E56 or 56. Enter minutes or seconds like any other decimal value. Make sure to add a space between degrees, minutes and seconds. Select the DD.DDDDD (decimal) format in the drop-down option on the right and click CONVERT. Select the resulting value and copy it by right-clicking it (click COPY on the popup menu). Paste the value where needed.

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