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 London, Uk and Sydney, Australia
- How Far is it Between Los Angeles California, Usa and New York, Usa
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
- 7th March 2010 - New mode of transport added ... Passenger Aeroplane.
- 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
easy to use-previous comments must have been posted by incompetents...
On 03/02/2012
this program sucks it is rubish i will never use it again i will probally have nightmairs about this :( bloody thing
By bob on 03/02/2012
where do you see the milage i cant freakin find it what the hell
By lilly on 03/02/2012
Quick simple and accurate A Great tool
By Floristics on 02/02/2012
ok
On 31/01/2012
Great tool for mileage but I can't get the map to print on one page. It is spliting between pages.
By SMA on 31/01/2012
yes it is
By andy snow on 25/01/2012
Great easy to use
By Colin on 25/01/2012
very useful
By ss on 25/01/2012
Doesn't work
On 24/01/2012
good maps i could use this again
By jrags on 24/01/2012
I am trying to claim a grant and needed the distance from the company's nearest branch. Your system was BRILLIANT! Thanks
By Alan on 23/01/2012
th!!!ank you ==== just what I wanted
By B Clarke on 22/01/2012
FIRST TIME I HAVE USED THIS WINDOW BRILLIANT
By COLIN JONES on 22/01/2012
it dosnt work
On 19/01/2012
Very useful
On 18/01/2012
Okay. This is also one of the useful MAP tool.
By JAHIR HUSSAIN, RELIANCE, JAMNA on 16/01/2012
nice
By jose rizal on 16/01/2012
sponteneous - very easy way to find distance between places
By Sakti on 15/01/2012
Thank you so much, so easy and so much useful information
By Brenda D. on 14/01/2012
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