Geocoding libraries

python api rest geocoding
bgoncalves picture bgoncalves · Dec 17, 2008 · Viewed 13.6k times · Source

I'm using python and I need to map locations like "Bloomington, IN" to GPS coordinates so I can measure distances between them. What Geocoding libraries/APIs do you recommend? Solutions in other languages are also welcome.

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Aaron picture Aaron · Dec 17, 2008

Geopy lets you choose from several geocoders (including Google, Yahoo, Virtual Earth).

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