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Precise location data

Enhance your location databases by adding latitude and longitude coordinates.

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Improve mapping and routing

Utilize the most precise and current geospatial data to improve navigation and route planning, leading to more efficient and sustainable delivery routes.

  • Easy to integrate API
  • Choice of distance calculation

Enhance address accuracy

Increase the reliability of location data by pinpointing accurate address coordinates and identifying nearby locations.

  • Geocode
  • Reverse geocode

Enhanced customer experience

Improve customer satisfaction, with more reliable delivery times and better information accessibility.

Global geocoding coverage

Premise-level coverage in 120 countries, including rooftop geocoding in 60 countries and city center positions for over 240 countries.

Save time and money

Optimize calculating mileage claims by measuring distances accurately and ensuring all claims comply with regulations.

Frequently asked questions

What is geocoding?

Geocoding is the process of converting addresses, place names, or other location-based information into geographic coordinates, typically latitude and longitude. This transformation is essential for various applications, including mapping, geographic information systems (GIS), location-based services, and urban planning. The geocoding process can be broken down into several key steps:

1. Input Data Collection: Gathering the input data that needs to be converted into geographic coordinates. 

2. Data Preprocessing: Preprocessing involves standardizing the format of addresses (e.g., ensuring consistent use of abbreviations), correcting typographical errors, and validating the existence of the addresses. 

3. Address Parsing: Breaking down the input address into its component parts, such as the street number, street name, city, state, and postal code. 

4. Database Matching: The parsed address components are then matched against a geographic database, which contains a comprehensive list of known addresses and their corresponding geographic coordinates. 

In summary, geocoding is a multi-step process that transforms location-based information into geographic coordinates, enabling a wide range of applications across various fields. 

What is the difference between geocoding and reverse geocoding?

Geocoding and reverse geocoding are two related but distinct processes used in geographic information systems (GIS) and mapping applications. Geocoding and reverse geocoding are two related but distinct processes used in geographic information systems (GIS) and mapping applications. Both processes involve the conversion between geographic coordinates and human-readable addresses, but they serve different purposes and operate in opposite directions. Here's a couple of quick-fire definitions:

Geocoding - Geocoding is the process of converting a human-readable address or place name into geographic coordinates, typically expressed in latitude and longitude. This process allows users to pinpoint a specific location on a map. When a user inputs an address, geocoding algorithms analyze the text to identify the components of the address, such as the street name, house number, city, state, and postal code. The geocoding service then matches this information against a database of known locations to find the corresponding geographic coordinates. 

Reverse Geocoding - By contrast to geocoding, reverse geocoding (as the name suggests) is the operation in reverse. It's the process of converting geographic coordinates (latitude and longitude) back into a human-readable address or place name, which then allows users to identify the nearest address or location based on specific coordinates. Using geographic coordinates, reverse geocoding algorithms search a database of geographic information to find the closest matching address. The process involves determining the nearest street or landmark to the given coordinates and retrieving the associated address information.

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