---
title: "MKMapPointsPerMeterAtLatitude(_:)"
framework: mapkit
role: symbol
role_heading: Function
path: "mapkit/mkmappointspermeteratlatitude(_:)"
---

# MKMapPointsPerMeterAtLatitude(_:)

Returns the number of map points that represent one meter at the specified latitude.

## Declaration

```swift
func MKMapPointsPerMeterAtLatitude(_ latitude: CLLocationDegrees) -> Double
```

## Parameters

- `latitude`: The latitude for which to return the value.

## Return Value

Return Value The number of map points that span one meter.

## Discussion

Discussion The number of map points per meter increases as the latitude approaches the poles.

## See Also

### Getting the distance between points

- [distance(to:)](mapkit/mkmappoint/distance(to:).md)
- [MKMetersPerMapPointAtLatitude(_:)](mapkit/mkmeterspermappointatlatitude(_:).md)