Distance Calculator

Distance Map is a free distance calculator that lets you measure the distance between any two or more points on a map. Drop pins, see results instantly, and switch between units with a single tap.

How to Calculate Distance on a Map

  1. Open the map — Find your starting location using satellite or street view
  2. Drop pins — Tap to place a pin at each point you want to measure
  3. See the result — Total distance updates in real time as you add points

You can add as many points as you need. Distance is calculated using high-precision geodesic formulas on the WGS84 ellipsoid, so accuracy stays consistent over short and long distances.

Distance Units Supported

Unit Best For
Kilometers (km) Roads, longer distances, metric countries
Miles (mi) Roads in US/UK, long-distance running
Meters (m) Construction, short distances, sports
Feet (ft) US/UK property, building measurements
Nautical miles (nmi) Maritime, aviation

Switch between units instantly without losing your measurement.

What You Can Measure

  • Walking distance to work, school, the park
  • Running and cycling routes for training
  • Driving distance between cities or addresses
  • Hiking trails with multi-point paths
  • Property boundaries and fence lines
  • Distance between two cities as the crow flies
  • Maritime routes in nautical miles
  • Flight distances for trip planning

Why Use Distance Map?

Accuracy — Geodesic calculations on the WGS84 ellipsoid give accuracy within a few meters even on long routes.

Free — Use the web tool with no signup required. Download the iOS app for advanced features.

Multiple points — Measure complex paths with as many waypoints as you need, not just point-to-point.

Save & share — Save your measurements and share them with a link. Recipients see your route on an interactive map.

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Get Distance Tool

Download Distance Tool for iOS and start measuring in seconds.

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