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 coordinates list + calculator
Open build-pinned resource coordinate lists, then convert any Subnautica 2 XYZ pair into horizontal distance, compass bearing, direct distance, and depth change. Use map coordinates from our tables or paste raw pause-menu HUD values directly.
Short answer
If you are searching for Subnautica 2 map coordinates, start with the resource list you need, then use the calculator to answer the practical route question: how far, which direction, and whether the target is deeper or shallower than you are.
Known coordinate lists
Gold
Gold coordinates with depth, distance, confidence, and EA build notes.
Silver
Silver coordinates with depth, distance, confidence, and EA build notes.
Copper
Copper coordinates with depth, distance, confidence, and EA build notes.
Lead
Lead coordinates with depth, distance, confidence, and EA build notes.
Lithium
Lithium coordinates with depth, distance, confidence, and EA build notes.
Sulfur
Sulfur coordinates with depth, distance, confidence, and EA build notes.
These are candidate coordinates, not final map truth. Subnautica 2 is still in Early Access, so each resource page keeps confidence labels and report links for changed locations.
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. Raw HUD order is X east/west, Y north/south, Z depth; site tables normalize to X east/west, Y depth, Z north/south.
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.
Map border warning zone
Use current boundary notes before measuring a route near the playable edge.
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 uses a different order: raw X is east/west, raw Y is north/south, and raw Z is depth. The calculator converts raw HUD 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.
Why do raw HUD coordinates and map table coordinates look different?
The game exposes large raw engine values, while this site normalizes points into metres from the Lifepod so routes are easier to compare. Paste raw HUD numbers as-is when the calculator is in Raw HUD mode; use Map coordinates mode only for rows copied from this site.