Geoguessr
Released: 2026-02-12
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Score Threshold:
anthropic/claude-haiku-4.5
anthropic
Score: 77
Distance: 8348km
Lat: 21.03433909216686
Lng: 92.18035110104233
Reasoning:
This image shows a red and white barrier gate with chain-link fencing and lush green vegetation including what appears to be bamboo or similar tropical plants. The style of the barrier gate (red and white striped pattern) is commonly used in the UK for construction sites, blocked access areas, or temporary barriers. The overgrown vegetation and somewhat neglected appearance suggests an abandoned or restricted area. The combination of the UK-style barrier, the type of vegetation visible, and the overall aesthetic suggests this is likely located in London or another UK urban area. The red and white barrier is a typical British construction/access control marker.
google/gemini-2.5-flash-preview-09-2025
Score: 4097
Distance: 399km
Lat: 21.03433909216686
Lng: 92.18035110104233
Reasoning:
The geography is characterized by dense, lush, tropical vegetation, including prominent bamboo stalks and broadleaf trees, suggesting a warm and humid climate. The most distinctive feature is the roadside concrete barrier painted with red and white diagonal stripes on the base, coupled with solid red vertical posts. This specific type of simple, brightly colored concrete infrastructure is highly characteristic of roads and culverts in Bangladesh, placing the location firmly within that country or nearby eastern India. Given the density of the bamboo and the infrastructure style, Bangladesh is the most likely location.
x-ai/grok-4-fast
x-ai
Score: 2748
Distance: 1197km
Lat: 21.03433909216686
Lng: 92.18035110104233
Reasoning:
The image shows dense tropical vegetation including bamboo, a small concrete bridge with red and white striped barriers, and a chain-link fence, which are characteristic of urban-rural fringes in Southeast Asia, particularly Thailand. The style of the barriers and greenery matches common Street View imagery from areas near Bangkok.
openai/gpt-5-image-mini
openai
Score: 3430
Distance: 754km
Lat: 21.03433909216686
Lng: 92.18035110104233
Reasoning:
Tropical bamboo and dense green vegetation suggest Southeast Asia. The concrete bridge/curb painted in alternating red-and-white stripes is characteristic of Thailand (used on small rural bridges and curbs). The simple white horizontal rail with red posts is also common on Thai rural roads. Chain-link fence and narrow roadside with leaf litter indicate a rural/suburban hillside location. Based on these visual cues I estimate northern Thailand near Chiang Mai (around Doi Suthep area).
meta-llama/llama-4-maverick
meta
Score: 1411
Distance: 2530km
Lat: 21.03433909216686
Lng: 92.18035110104233
Reasoning:
The image features a red and white striped barrier on a road with lush greenery and a chain-link fence, suggesting a tropical or subtropical region. The presence of a ’Google’ watermark indicates it is a Street View image. The architecture and vegetation are consistent with Southeast Asia. Given these clues, the location is likely in Singapore, a region known for its dense greenery and similar roadside barriers, near a residential or industrial area.
qwen/qwen3-vl-30b-a3b-thinking
qwen
Score: 1800
Distance: 2044km
Lat: 21.03433909216686
Lng: 92.18035110104233
Reasoning:
The image features dense tropical vegetation, including bamboo-like plants, and a red-and-white striped barrier, which is commonly used in rural areas of India for traffic control. The lush greenery and barrier style align with regions in Kerala, India, where such infrastructure is prevalent. Coordinates are estimated based on Kerala’s latitude (10°-13° N) and longitude (76°-77° E), focusing on the state’s rural, forested areas with similar road features.
Methodology Note
Each model receives the same Google Street View image. Models are tasked with guessing the location of the image using only visual clues from the street view. Their answers are evaluated without feedback or retries.