Horizon Finder
Use this tool to find where the visible horizon is from a point on earth using a map to show the area covered.
Horizon Finder Map
Height above ground m OR Estimate elevation and use this as height
Radius of last search (distance to horizon): km
Introduction
This tool can be used to see the area covered by the visible horizon from a given location...
Notes
This tool assumes there is nothing obstructing the horizon...
Instructions
- Decide if you wish to use the automatic elevation finder...
- Zoom and pan the map to find the desired location
- Click on the map to place a marker
- You will then see a visual representation of where the visible horizon is
- Click again to place further radius
External References
Horizon on Wikipedia
Version History
- 6th December 2023 - Convert to Leaflet Maps
- 8th January 2016 - Initial Version
Comments
Working now
still doesn't work... alternatives please??
Doesnt work, anyone got alternatives?
So is this relevant to the codes for any given place on earth? I've been wondering about it.
this no longer seems to work, why do you keep it available if it is useless?
It does exist and these guys did it: https://www.scadacore.com/tools/rf-path/rf-line-of-sight/ It does not take into account for curvature of earth though. Surprised because it wouldn't affect much additional computational time on the server. >>Unfortunately not. We are not aware of such a tool. >>By Free Map Tools on 15th March 2019
Unfortunately not. We are not aware of such a tool.
Do you have tools that calculate how far into the horizon can be seen, considering the surrounding map height of the chosen point?
this sucks, its like theres no moutains
The Earth IS a sphere, thats why you have a limited view of the horizon from your elevation and other natural land obstacles. I like this tool, it has helped me pick some great areas to take photos and use my telescope :) Thank you
Great tool to find out from where you can see a sunset over the sea, or the other shore of a strait.
I'm just seeing circles of various size, as if the Earth were a sphere. Am I missing something?
Useful tool