How Far is it Between
This tool can be used to find the distance between two named points on a map. You can decide which two points to measure and then find out the distance between them as the crow flies and distance when driving. Type in the names of the places below and click the Show button.
Options
Map Showing the Distance Between Two Points
How to Use
Simply type in the name of the two places in the text boxes and click the show button!
The best format to use is [City, Country] to enter a location - that is [City(comma)(space)Country]. You can also type in major places straight in such as "USA", "Tokyo", "London" etc. Postcodes and addresses can also be used.
When you click the search button, a search will be made to find which place you are referring to. Firstly, a search is made of an internal list of common places. If no match is found then a search will be made using the Google Maps API GlocalSearch feature. If this also returns no results then you are asked to indicate the location of the point by clicking on the map. This allows you to then see the distance between the two points and also inputs the location into the internal database so that the next time a visitor searches for that location, it will be found.
Once a result is returned, you can copy a URL to use as a permanent link back to the result for your own reference or to pass on to other people.
Note : For UK Postcodes, use the UK Postcode distance tool. Also, to find the distance between points that are not named, you can use the Measure Distance tool.
About How Far is it Between
This tool can be used to find the distance between countries, cities or towns.
There are two distances output:
- As the Crow Flies - The direct distance between points
- Distance by land transport (When possible) - Distance estimate when you travel by road and sea.
The distances can be output in the following units:
- km (kilometers)
- miles
The output is via a measurement of the distance and also a map that shows that two locations and the path between them as the crow flies and the route by land transport.
You can use the controls on the map to:
- Pan the map
- Zoom the Map
- Switch between Map and Satellite views
Some Examples of Distances
Some of the distances between cities that can be found using the system. Click on one to see it or type in your own places above in the text boxes.
- How Far is it Between New York, Usa and San Francisco, Usa
- How Far is it Between Tokyo, Japan and London, Uk
Known Issues
- Red line will not cross the International Date Line
- The Automatic zoom fails when the shortest distance is across the International Date Line
- Allow points to be requested for deletion from the database to keep the information tidy
If you spot anything that needs addressed, then please contact Free Map Tools.
Version History
- 2nd December 2009 - Now brings up the suggested cities and countries much faster. Also shows most popular places at the top of the list.
- 20th January 2008 - Improved automatic zoom to give more consistent results
- 15th December 2007 - Added Save Data option
- 29th November 2007 - Added Land Transport measurement option
- 4th November 2007 - Dynamic URL to save how far is it between X and Y
- 21st October 2007 - Added GlocalSearch search to find more places automatically
- 18th July 2007 - Fixed drop down lists so they fall over all content below
- 1st July 2007 - Work done on allowing users to add a new locations if they are not on the system
- 30th June 2007 - Page Created with basic functionality
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Previous Comments For This Page
good idea, but the execution sucks! I many times can't map distances between addresses that have existed for 20 years. Like I said good idea, but for the most part it is a useless piece of crap!
By Craig Potter on 10/03/2010
Amazin..love this site..oh so useful..
By Angela..... on 08/03/2010
This is Wonderful! GREAT information! Thank you!
On 04/03/2010
i just want to print the map only. why can't i print the map?
By Bonnie on 26/02/2010
Wooooow! This is one of the best site ever, but please make it better zoom, soo that we will enjoy it well. I use this site all the time. Thanks Alot
By Muhammad Yasin Mughal on 24/02/2010
Excellent tool
On 23/02/2010
This is really cool!!!!:D
On 22/02/2010
This site is wonderful. It helped my son do his homework for his FOCUS class. It also was very interesting to see the distance between two countries. I put it as one of my favorites. Thanks!
By Gladys on 21/02/2010
Thank you for this site! it has been a great tool for me to use at work! Saved me alot of troubles!
On 18/02/2010
excellent site,extremely informative,great tool for planning trips.
By martin on 17/02/2010
GREAT TOOL THANKS
On 14/02/2010
thanks for this faclity
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On 12/02/2010
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By Duncan on 10/02/2010
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By julia on 06/02/2010
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On 04/02/2010
This is what I was looking for. Simple, easy, quick - perfect!
By Germantas on 31/01/2010
Handy!
On 27/01/2010
I use this site all the time.
It is the best site for distance that I have found. Thanks Alot
By JC on 23/01/2010
This is one of those rare sites which are actually very useful and worth bookmarking.
By alan on 21/01/2010
Very Nice Tool, indeed. Thanks
By Rao PM on 19/01/2010
Great tool for Brokers...
By Koenig Properties, Los Angeles on 16/01/2010
DB200
By Susan Cleveland on 11/01/2010
Distance by Land Transport always shows N/A. Why? It used to work for me last year.
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By R. CAMPP 1/8/10 on 09/01/2010
Excellent site, really simple and easy to use, and now i definately wont end up taking 5 hours to drive to London from Wales !! well done to you and thanks for this tool, i will make sure i share it for you ;)
By sharon. on 07/01/2010
Great ... but I'd like to print the map. Set me up!
By Scotty on 06/01/2010
The best!!!!!
Thanks!
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On 03/01/2010
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