find-nearby

To find nearby amenities using OpenStreetMap data, you can query Overpass and Nominatim by providing coordinates or an address. The script returns place names, types, distances, coordinates, and Google Maps links.

Geocoding an address and calculating distance to nearby venues is handled by querying Nominatim for exact coordinates, then applying haversine distance calculations against OpenStreetMap amenity results fetched via Overpass.

Yes, you can use address inputs instead of coordinates. The tool accepts both address strings and direct latitude and longitude values, utilizing Nominatim to geocode addresses into precise coordinates before querying nearby places.

Yes, OpenStreetMap Overpass queries return optional venue attributes including cuisine, hours, phone, website, and address, alongside basic place names, types, distances, and coordinates for comprehensive decision-making.

If the Overpass server fails during a nearby location search, the script implements automatic Overpass server failover to ensure the OpenStreetMap amenity query completes and returns the requested venue data reliably.

Yes, you can get JSON output from a nearby venue search. The script provides both human-readable formatted text and structured JSON outputs, allowing programmatic access to place names, distances, and map links.