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Paris in every coordinate format

The point is the centre of Paris as GeoNames places it. A city covers many coordinates: search an address above for its own.

Latitude
48.8534° N
Longitude
2.3488° E
Latitude, longitude
48.853400, 2.348800 · EPSG:4326
Degrees, minutes, seconds
48°51'12.24"N 2°20'55.68"E
Degrees, decimal minutes
48°51.2040'N 2°20.9280'E
UTM zone 31N
31U 452230 5411364 · EPSG:32631
MGRS
31U DQ 52230 11363
Plus code
8FW4V83X+9G
Maidenhead locator
JN18eu
RGF93 / Lambert-93
652216.63, 6861681.50 · EPSG:2154

Where Paris sits on the globe

Distances are measured along the meridian on the WGS 84 ellipsoid. Elevation and declination computed on 2026-11-14.

From the equator
5,413 km (3,364 mi) north
From the North Pole
4,589 km (2,851 mi)
One degree of longitude here
73.4 km (45.6 mi), against 111.3 km at the equator
UTM central meridian
3° E, 47.8 km to the east of the point
Solar noon
9 min before Greenwich
Magnetic declination
2.1° east
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Frequently asked questions

What are the GPS coordinates of Paris?

The GPS coordinates of Paris, France are 48.8534, 2.3488 in decimal degrees: latitude 48.8534° north, longitude 2.3488° east. In degrees, minutes and seconds that is 48°51'12.24"N 2°20'55.68"E.

How far is Paris from the equator?

Paris lies 5,413 km (3,364 mi) north of the equator and 4,589 km (2,851 mi) from the North Pole, measured along the meridian. At this latitude one degree of longitude spans 73.4 km, against 111.3 km at the equator.

Which UTM zone is Paris in?

Paris is in UTM zone 31N (EPSG:32631). Its UTM position is 31U 452230 5411364, 47.8 km west of the zone's central meridian, and its MGRS reference is 31U DQ 52230 11363.

Which point of Paris do these coordinates mark?

They mark the reference point GeoNames gives for the centre of Paris. A city spreads over many kilometres, so each address has its own coordinates: type it in the search box at the top of the page, or click the map, to read them in every format.