Coordinate Offset & Manipulator
Apply offsets to coordinates, calculate differences between points, or swap/negate coordinate components.
Decimal or DDM format
Parsed: 51.000000, 30.000000
Result
N 51° 0.000' E 30° 0.000'
51.000000, 30.000000
Common Puzzle Offsets
Puzzles often require adding/subtracting small offsets to coordinates. Common values include digits from puzzle solutions applied to minutes (e.g., add 0.123 to latitude minutes).
Coordinate Manipulation
This tool helps modify coordinates in various ways needed for puzzle geocaching: applying offsets, calculating differences, and swapping components.
Applying Offsets
Add or subtract values from coordinates. Offsets can be specified in:
- Degrees: Direct decimal degree adjustment
- Minutes: Adjust the minutes portion (common in puzzles)
- Seconds: Fine adjustments
- Meters: Physical distance offset
Common Puzzle Patterns
Geocaching puzzles often involve:
- Adding puzzle solution digits to coordinates
- Replacing certain digits in the minutes
- Calculating difference from a reference point
- Swapping latitude and longitude
Coordinate Mistakes
The swap/negate feature helps check for common mistakes:
- Wrong hemisphere (N/S or E/W confusion)
- Swapped latitude and longitude
- Sign errors in decimal coordinates