Distance & GPS
Converting a written address ("123 Main St") into coordinates (lat, lon).
Geocoding is the process of converting a written address into geographic coordinates. Providers: Google Geocoding API, Nominatim (OpenStreetMap), Mapbox, ArcGIS. Accuracy depends on local map quality — US, Brazil, and Mexico have excellent metro coverage and good rural coverage. Typical urban error: ±10 m; rural can reach 500 m.