Secure context
This feature is available only in secure contexts (HTTPS), in some or all supporting browsers.
The GeolocationPosition.coords read-only property returns a GeolocationCoordinates object representing a geographic position. It contains the location, that is longitude and latitude on the Earth, the altitude, and the speed of the object concerned, regrouped inside the returned value. It also contains accuracy information about these values.
Syntax
let coord = geolocationPositionInstance.coords
Value
A GeolocationCoordinates object instance.
Specifications
| Specification | Status | Comment |
|---|---|---|
| Geolocation API The definition of 'GeolocationPosition.coords' in that specification. |
Recommendation | Initial specification. |
Browser compatibility
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| Desktop | Mobile | |||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
coords | Chrome Full support 5 | Edge Full support 12 | Firefox Full support 3.5 | IE Full support 9 | Opera Full support 16 | Safari Full support 5 | WebView Android Full support Yes | Chrome Android Full support 18 | Firefox Android Full support 4 | Opera Android Full support 16 | Safari iOS Full support Yes | Samsung Internet Android Full support 1.0 |
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