• COORDINATES
  • SPATIAL
  • GEOGRAPHY
  • HUMAN

How to convert addresses to coordinates with your AI

Connect this MCP to your AI client to turn text-based locations into precise geographic data. Once connected, your agent handles the lookup for you.

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Short answer

How can I turn an address into latitude and longitude?

Your AI uses the Open-Meteo Geocoding & Elevation MCP to search for specific locations and extract their coordinates. It handles the lookup and returns the exact latitude and longitude for any address or place name you provide.

The results.

Where your data lands.

The AI processes your location text and delivers these specific outputs.

COORDINATES

Precise lat/long pairs

The AI extracts the exact latitude and longitude for the requested address. You get clean numerical data ready for mapping.

SPATIAL

Map-ready datasets

Your agent can take a list of addresses and turn them into a structured set of coordinates. This feeds directly into your mapping tools.

GEOGRAPHY

Location verification

The AI confirms if a place name or address exists in the database. It provides the geographic context for the specific spot you named.

HUMAN

Manual review needed

If an address is too vague or misspelled, the AI will flag the ambiguity. You'll need to provide a clearer location to get a hit.

The workflow

What your AI does when a location arrives.

The AI acts as the bridge between your text and the Open-Meteo database.

  1. Identify the location

    Your agent reads the address or place name you provided in the chat.

    search_location

  2. Narrow the search

    If you specify a country, the AI limits the search to that specific region to increase accuracy.

    search_location_by_country

  3. Extract coordinates

    The AI pulls the latitude and longitude from the search results.

    search_location

  4. Format the output

    The agent presents the coordinates in a clean format that fits your current task.

    search_location

Try it

Copy these to start.

Use these prompts to trigger the geocoding process.

Starting points

Swap out the bracketed text for your actual addresses or country names.

Open-Meteo Connector

You're all set. Choose your MCP client and follow the setup instructions.

Connector linkhttps://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_qSjJJEdfDhYynqJXxt0te0mKbytnaGNwXBiOgNBc/mcp

Claude Desktop

Follow the steps below to connect in seconds.

  1. 1In Claude Desktop, open Settings → Connectors.
  2. 2Click “Add custom connector” and paste the connector link above as the remote MCP server URL.
  3. 3Click Add and start a new chat — Open-Meteo capabilities are ready to use.
Configuration · claude_desktop_config.jsonCopy
{
  "mcpServers": {
    "open-meteo-geocoding-elevation-mcp": {
      "url": "https://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_qSjJJEdfDhYynqJXxt0te0mKbytnaGNwXBiOgNBc/mcp"
    }
  }
}
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  • Find the latitude and longitude for [1600 Pennsylvania Ave NW, Washington, DC].

  • Search for the coordinates of [Eiffel Tower] in [France].

  • Convert this list of addresses from my Google Sheet into coordinates: [Address 1, Address 2, Address 3].

  • Look up the coordinates for [Tokyo, Japan] and tell me the exact latitude and longitude.

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Start here

Connect Open-Meteo Geocoding & Elevation once, then ask.

Click the link to connect the MCP to your client. Your credentials stay encrypted, and you can start geocoding immediately.

Connect Open-Meteo Geocoding & Elevation to your AI

FAQ

How this task behaves.

  • 01

    Can the AI find coordinates for any address in the world?

    No. The AI can only find coordinates for locations that exist within the Open-Meteo database.

  • 02

    Will the AI automatically update my spreadsheet with the new coordinates?

    No. The AI provides the coordinates in the chat. You must manually move them to your spreadsheet or use another tool to handle the writing.

  • 03

    Can I search for locations within a specific country?

    Yes. You can use the search tool to narrow down results by country to ensure accuracy.

  • 04

    Does the AI handle misspelled addresses?

    It depends. If the misspelling is minor, the search might still work, but if it's significant, the AI will fail to find a match.

  • 05

    Can the AI change the actual location data in the Open-Meteo database?

    No. The AI only reads data from the service to provide answers to you. It cannot modify the source database.

  • More questions about Open-Meteo Geocoding & Elevation? The Connector page answers them. See everything the Open-Meteo Geocoding & Elevation Connector can do

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