convert from latitude and longitude to x-coord and y-coord

ewang1205 has asked for the wisdom of the Perl Monks concerning the following question:

Replies are listed 'Best First'.
Re: convert from latitude and longitude to x-coord and y-coord by Albannach (Monsignor) on Nov 30, 2004 at 19:00 UTC
Better than coding up an algorithm again, `use`Geo::Coordinates::UTM! Update: Changed reference to the more specific module which is probably what the OP is after, and also as the author of Geo::Coordinates tells us not to use his module (which is only a base class anyway). -- I'd like to be able to assign to an luser	[reply] [d/l]
Re: convert from latitude and longitude to x-coord and y-coord by Zaxo (Archbishop) on Nov 30, 2004 at 19:02 UTC
There are an infinite number of ways to do that, all geographically inaccurate. What map projection do you prefer? Googling for "map projection" will inform you of some choices and tell you how to calculate them. Mathematically, it takes two flat charts to cover a sphere. After Compline, Zaxo	[reply]
Re: convert from latitude and longitude to x-coord and y-coord by traveler (Parson) on Nov 30, 2004 at 20:17 UTC
Depending on what x/y coordinates are needed, Geo:Coordiantes:VandH might do the trick.	[reply]
Re: convert from latitude and longitude to x-coord and y-coord by Yendor (Pilgrim) on Nov 30, 2004 at 19:03 UTC
Google is your friend. -Yendor IWeThey HOPE Ride	[reply]