To convert the values in Tableau directly, you can use calculated fields. For Tableau to do the conversion, however, the data must be in the form of degrees, minutes, and seconds in separate fields. There are two types of formulas that you can use, both are detailed in the attached sample packaged workbook.
In a calculated field, you can use a similar set of formula to convert your data into decimal degrees:
In the below example, we'll convert the values for a few cities in India. In general, India's decimal degrees are positive: Latitude: 20.59°N and Longitude: 78.96°E.
In a calculated field, you can use a similar set of formula to convert your data into decimal degrees:
In the below example, we'll convert the values for a few cities in Ireland. In general, Ireland contains negative decimal degrees : Latitude: 53.14° N and Longitude: -7.69° E.
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