With latitude and longitude, you can specify an exact location somewhere on the planet. Because the imaginary lines run parallel to one another and crisscross the globe, they intersect at exact points. You can use latitude and longitude in GPS equipment as well as Google Maps. When you use it in Google Maps, save yourself the trouble of having to type out a long address. Because these coordinates cover more ground than an address, you can use them to look at fairly large areas at once. Writer Bio
