How Far Is It Between

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

Full Screen

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 ZIP Codes, use Distance Between ZIP Codes, 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.

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

14th November 2016 : The duration of the road journey is now output when applicable
28th June 2016 : URL output now contains units (KM) information
22nd June 2016 : KM / Miles setting will now save and remember its state between sessions
28th May 2015 : Now uses Google places.Autocomplete
15th March 2015 : New option to Avoid Motorways/Highways
27th January 2015 : Full Screen button added
8th January 2014 : Resolved minor issue. When no driving directions are found, the box now says N/A. Previously it had no update and sometimes retained the value of the previous search driving distance
7th January 2014 : Resolved minor issue where driving directions route from old measurement was still appearing when another search was done
13th November 2013 : Implemented Google Maps API V3
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

Relevant Links

Google Maps API

Comments For This Page

Quick and accurate, a must use for me.
By Bill on 9th September 2017

Great, thank you all for putting this together
By ambcr***.com on 7th September 2017

It Is a Fantastic Tool. Used it to Plan miles of driving & time to do so For a Trip From Denver to Estes Park To Grand Teton To Yellowstone To Mt Rushmore, SD To Rapid City, SD to Badlands, SD
On 3rd September 2017

Thanks (Scotland)
By Free Map Tools on 8th August 2017

'Have been using this site for years. It's proved to be extremely useful, thank you.
By (Scotland) on 8th August 2017

You changed the way cities come up when you search in the "How far is it Between" please put it back the way it was.
On 26th July 2017

I think that Google Corp continue to generate such a high level of intelligence at its finest. Creators of Google should be commended, For there continuance on their Growth !!!! Giving such useful information to our growing Society .
By Sandra Ventrice on 14th July 2017

It's a great tool for planning driving vacations, currently I am using it for a one-month tour through England, Wales and Scotland.
By Dennis on 11th July 2017

Just love it !!! Have only few apps down loaded n this is one of...thank YOU
By Margaret on 4th July 2017

Why can't Google put these tools on their map apps and website? Hmmm
By Mister Right on 4th July 2017

I finally found what I have been looking for. Useful tool for CVSA inspections when they want the exemptions.
On 4th July 2017

How long by train
By David Lloyd on 4th July 2017

India
By kanmani s on 28th June 2017

it's too good
By jagruti on 27th June 2017

Half way
By Marcy on 26th June 2017

looking for something like this nice!
By thanks on 25th June 2017

Please adding the direct heading to the point of interest (city) Thanks!
On 24th June 2017

I hadn't but have now. Brilliant, exactly what I wanted. Thanks
By Craig on 24th June 2017

Craig, have you tried : Measure Distance on a Map?
By Free Map Tools on 23rd June 2017

I am a sailor and use the site regularly for distances as the crow flies across seas - I think that it great. How about adding a nautical miles measurement? Cheers
By Craig on 21st June 2017

Showing the most recent 20 out of 1422 comments. Click to see all the comments.

Add your own comment below and let others know what you think: