Distance Calculator
Calculate accurate distance between two points using coordinates, addresses, or interactive map selection with support for multiple units
Distance Calculator
Calculation Method
Point 1
Point 2
Distance Units
Ready to Calculate
Enter coordinates or addresses to calculate the distance between two points with high precision.
How to Use the Distance Calculator
Choose Calculation Method
Select between coordinates (latitude/longitude) or addresses for your two points. Coordinates provide more precision while addresses are more user-friendly.
Enter Point Information
Input the coordinates or addresses for both points. For coordinates, use decimal degrees format (e.g., 40.7128, -74.0060 for New York City).
Select Distance Units
Choose your preferred unit for distance measurement: miles, kilometers, nautical miles, meters, or feet based on your needs.
View Results and Analysis
Get comprehensive distance information including straight-line distance, bearing, midpoint coordinates, and unit conversions.
Distance Calculation Tips
Use coordinates for maximum precision: GPS coordinates provide the most accurate distance calculations, especially for scientific or navigation purposes
Understand great circle distance: the calculator uses great circle distance which accounts for Earth's curvature, providing true shortest distance between points
Consider elevation differences: this calculator computes horizontal distance only; for mountainous terrain, actual travel distance may be longer
Verify address geocoding: when using addresses, double-check that the calculated coordinates match your intended locations
Choose appropriate units: use nautical miles for maritime navigation, statute miles for US travel, and kilometers for international measurements
Account for travel routes: straight-line distance differs from actual travel distance which follows roads, paths, or flight corridors
Use midpoint for planning: the calculated midpoint can help identify meeting locations or waypoints for long journeys
Consider bearing information: initial and final bearings help with navigation and understanding the direction of travel between points