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Geolocation of Google Compute Engine Servers?


When creating a new instance, GCE cloud allows choosing among three regions: West Europe, Central US and Asia.

I'd like to know exactly where the instance is allocated, e.g., know the precise coordinates.

GeoLocation databases point all GCE-allocated IP addresses to Mountain View, CA (Google HQ). Is there a way to find out the correct exact location?


Solution

  • Based on ping times and traceroutes, I've made some educated guesses: