How to Search for Lat Lon Coordinates

Searching by latitude and longitude in Savvy Navvy is a quick way to pinpoint an exact location on the chart — ideal for navigating to specific coordinates from notices to mariners, guidebooks, or shared waypoints. The app currently supports Degrees and Decimal Minutes (DDM) format, allowing you to drop a pin precisely where you need it and instantly plot a route or save the location for later.

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Savvy Navvy supports coordinate search using Degrees and Decimal Minutes (DDM) format.

Make sure to:

• Use a space between degrees and decimal minutes
• Include direction letters (N/S/E/W)
• Separate latitude and longitude with a comma

⚠️ Savvy Navvy does not currently support Degrees-Minutes-Seconds (DMS) or pure decimal degrees (DD) in search.

When entered correctly, the app will drop a pin at the specified location, allowing you to:

• Add a waypoint
• Share the coordinates
• Tap Navigate to

Need more help? Contact us at ahoy@savvy-navvy.com or use the in-app chat — we’re happy to guide you through the process.

Updated on: 15/08/2025