Get Lat and long from postcode without using the map android

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I have an app that calculate the distances between my current location to the specific location. I am able to do this by entering the lat and long manually. is the a way to get lat and long from the postcode provided by the user without using the map because I don't need to see the map in this instance:

The postcode is collected from an Input Text box from the user.

score 1 · Answer 1 · answered Mar 13 '14 at 13:18

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You can use the Geocoder getFromLocationName(String locationName, int maxResults)to transform address information to Latitude, Longitude. Documentation can be found here.

answered Mar 13 '14 at 13:18

super-qua

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score 0 · Answer 2 · answered Mar 13 '14 at 13:17

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You can user any free service available for reverse Geo Coding:

http://blog.programmableweb.com/2012/06/21/7-free-geocoding-apis-google-bing-yahoo-and-mapquest/

answered Mar 13 '14 at 13:17

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Get Lat and long from postcode without using the map android

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