What is a GPS bearing?
A bearing is the direction from one point to another, measured in degrees from north.
Converters
GPS Bearing Calculator
Calculate the initial compass bearing between two GPS coordinates using latitude and longitude.
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GPS Bearing Calculator
Calculate the initial compass bearing between two GPS coordinates using latitude and longitude.
This tool runs in your browser. Your input is processed locally and is not uploaded.
About this Tool
Use this free GPS bearing calculator to find the direction from a start coordinate to a destination coordinate.
Conversion Formula
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Bearing is calculated from the angular difference between two latitude and longitude points.
Examples
- Munich to Berlin → roughly north-northeast
- London to Paris → roughly southeast
- New York to Los Angeles → roughly west
Frequently Asked Questions
Is the bearing constant during travel?
No. On long great-circle routes, the bearing changes along the route.
What does 90 degrees mean?
A bearing of 90 degrees means east.
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