The long way: 33.888172 = 33 53 17.42 33 > 33 .888172x60 = 53.29032 > 53 .29032x60 = 17.4192 > 17.42
118.348328 = 118 20 53.98 118 > 118 .348328x60 = 20.89968 > 20 .89968x60 = 53.9808 > 53.98 I you have a sciencific calculator, such as Casio fx-4000P, it will convert D.DDDDDD to D M S.SS. FL Rose ----- Original Message ----- From: "Robert Carneal" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: <[email protected]> Sent: Wednesday, April 12, 2006 11:01 AM Subject: [LegacyUG] Somewhat off topic: Nad83 format vs. GPS format ? How to convert? > This is off topic, sort of. > > I have acquired some data I erroneously believed contained "GPS" formatted > longitude and latitude. It uses Nad83 format. For example, Lawndale > California (Zip code 90260) has Nad83 latitude of 33.888172 and a Nad83 > longitude of-118.348328. > > The reason I included the zip code is Lawndale is two zip codes, and wanted > to be clear. > > Supposedly, these can be easily converted to GPS format and a format that > Legacy can use. Does anyone have the formula for this please? > > Thank you. > > Robert Enter the drawing for a FREE Legacy Cruise to Alaska or a FREE research trip to Salt Lake's Family History Library. Open to users of Legacy 6 Deluxe. Enter online at http://legacyfamilytree.com/FreeTrip.asp Legacy User Group guidelines can be found at: http://www.LegacyFamilyTree.com/Etiquette.asp To find past messages, please go to our searchable archives at: http://www.mail-archive.com/legacyusergroup%40mail.millenniacorp.com/ For online technical support, please visit http://www.legacyfamilytree.com/Help.asp To unsubscribe please visit: http://www.legacyfamilytree.com/LegacyLists.asp
