Map coordinates
Metres from the Lifepod
Our tables use X for east/west, Y for depth, and Z for north/south, centered around the Lifepod. These are the best values for comparing resources and route distance on this site.
Map coordinates tool
Subnautica 2 map coordinates
Convert Subnautica 2 coordinates into a route: horizontal distance, compass bearing, direct distance, and depth change. Use map coordinates from our resource tables or paste raw pause-menu HUD values.
Short answer
If you are searching for Subnautica 2 map coordinates, the useful route answer is not just X/Y/Z. You need distance, direction, and whether the target is deeper or shallower than you are.
Coordinate model
Raw HUD values
Large pause-menu numbers
Public HUD evidence uses larger raw values. The calculator converts those into site map metres before calculating bearing and depth.
EA build
Last reviewed 2026-05-24
Subnautica 2 can change during Early Access. Recheck coordinate behavior after major updates, especially if a route feels reversed.
Use coordinates with the map
Resource coordinates
Pick a Gold, Sulfur, Lead, Lithium, Silver, or Copper target.
Map size and borders
Check boundary notes before following a long outer route.
Nearest resource Navigator
Use your current raw HUD coordinates to find nearby resource candidates.
Resource route planner
Start from Lifepod route cards, then use this calculator for custom XYZ checks.
FAQ
How do Subnautica 2 map coordinates work?
This site uses map coordinates measured in metres from the Lifepod: X is east/west, Y is depth, and Z is north/south. The raw pause-menu HUD can show larger X/Y/Z values, so the calculator can convert those values before calculating route distance.
What is the difference between distance and depth change?
Horizontal distance ignores depth and helps estimate map travel. Depth change tells you whether the target is above or below your current level, which matters for oxygen, route safety, and vehicle depth limits.
Are the compass bearings final during Early Access?
The bearing math is build-pinned to the current coordinate model. Subnautica 2 is in Early Access, so use the result as a route aid and recheck major map updates or changed HUD behavior.