Geohash → WGS 84

Geohash to latitude and longitude converter

Convert Geohashes to latitude and longitude individually or in batches, with case-insensitive input, cell-centre and coordinate-order guidance.

Batch coordinate converter

Enter one Geohash per line.

This reference identifies a cell; conversions use its centre as the representative point.

Input example: gcpvj0e54

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Results use: latitude, longitude order.

Output example: 51.5072, -0.1276

Numeric coordinates are rounded for display: decimal latitude/longitude to up to 6 decimal places, metre-based coordinates to up to 3, DMS seconds to up to 2, and DDM minutes to up to 4.

About this conversion

Convert Geohash base32 cell identifiers to WGS 84 latitude and longitude.

Frequently asked questions

What input is accepted?

Enter a valid Geohash using the standard base32 alphabet. Input is case-insensitive; characters a, i, l and o are not part of the alphabet.

What output will I receive?

By default, results show WGS 84 latitude first and longitude second in decimal degrees. Select Reverse coordinate order to show longitude first. Displayed decimal places do not add accuracy to the source cell.

Which axes and units are used?

Geohash input is a text identifier for a rectangular cell. WGS 84 output defaults to latitude then longitude in degrees.

How are precision and datum handled?

The converter returns the cell centre as its representative coordinate. Cell dimensions vary with latitude and the result cannot be more precise than the source Geohash.

Where can I use this coordinate system?

Geohash covers the world; cells narrow longitudinally towards the poles.

What should I check?

  • Use only characters from the Geohash base32 alphabet; uppercase or lowercase is accepted.
  • Treat the result as the cell centre rather than the only point represented by the hash.
  • Use the Geohash length, not the displayed decimal places, to judge cell precision.

Is Geohash input case-sensitive?

No. Uppercase and lowercase input are accepted.

What does a decoded Geohash represent?

A rectangular cell; the converter reports its centre as the representative point.