You can use this distance calculator to find out the distance between two or more points anywhere on the earth. In other words, the distance between A and B. Click once on the map to place the first marker and then click again to position the second marker. The distance between the points will then be displayed. You can also build up a series of locations to find a total distance. Show [Map Height : Small - Medium - Large] Use search result as a distance marker? Yes No ...Loading...Upload CoordinatesPlease paste in the list of coordinates to add to your route in the text box below: Generate Link For This RouteShare your route on Facebook, Twitter or by email Please copy the link from this text box: AboutAn important feature of this distance calculator tool is that it is "as the crow flies", so traveling in real life will normally involve larger distances, but this may also help those who need to measure off-road distances. Want to save your route? Try the Advanced Google Maps Distance Calculator How To Use
NoteAll distances are estimations so Daft Logic does not accept any responsibility that may arise when the value reported is incorrect. You can move the markers after they have been positioned so you can modify you route on the fly and see how the distance will be affected. Options
How it WorksClearly you, the user inputs two 'points' that are used to calculate the distance. Calculating the "As the Crow Flies" distance is a matter of using Great Circle formula. Then the main problem is converting the Google Map unit to miles and kilometers. The map will also automatically save your route in your temporary internet cookies so that you can return and see the route as you last left it. If you ever need to start from scratch then use the [Clear Map] button. Benchmark Tests Map showing the Mary Peters Track in South Belfast. The reading shows 0.394km which is clearly a reasonable measurement for an athletics track. Map showing the estimated distance between New York and Paris. All references that can be found suggest that this is an accurate measurement. Map showing the Seven Mile Straight in County Antrim, Northern Ireland. This shows a reading of 6.910 miles. Map showing the distance between Belfast and Dublin. As far as I can see this is an accurate estimate (if there is such a thing). This trip would be approximately 100 miles by road so the proverbial crow would have less distance to travel. Relevant LinksLeaflet Maps Further Uses and Ideas
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Can you Measure a route on Google Maps?On your computer, open Google Maps. Right click on your starting point. Select Measure distance. To create a path to measure, click anywhere on the map.
How do I Measure straight line on Google Maps on iPhone?Touch and hold anywhere on the map that isn't a place's name or icon. A red pin appears. Select Measure distance .
How do I find the distance between two points on Google Earth?Measure distances and areas in Google Earth. On your Android phone or tablet, open the Google Earth app .. Search for a place, or select a location on the globe.. Tap Measure .. To add measurement points, move the map and tap Add point.. To remove a point, at the top, tap Undo .. When finished, at the top, tap Done. .. |