This means that different maps will have different grids depending on the datum used (model of the shape of the earth). UTM grids, on the other hand, are created by laying a square grid on the earth. But there is no way to determine your UTM coordinates except by calculation. If you can see the stars and have a sextant and a good clock set to Greenwich time, you can find your latitude and longitude. Longitude is determined by the earth’s rotation. Latitude is determined by the earth’s polar axis. I get enough inquiries on this subject that I decided to create a page for it.Ĭaution! Unlike latitude and longitude, there is no physical frame of reference for UTM grids. Help! My Data Doesn’t Look Like A UTM Grid! New! Javascript-Convert Between Geographic and UTM Coordinates Steven Dutch, Natural and Applied Sciences, University of Wisconsin – Green Bayįirst-time Visitors: Please visit Site Map and Disclaimer. ![]() Converting UTM to Latitude and Longitude (Or Vice Versa)
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