1. What is Distance Calculation?

Distance calculation determines the shortest route between two points on Earth's surface. This calculator uses mapping APIs to provide accurate distance measurements for travel planning, logistics, and more.

2. How Does the Calculator Work?

The calculator uses geocoding to convert addresses to coordinates, then calculates the great-circle distance between them using the Haversine formula or road distance via mapping APIs.

3. Importance of Accurate Distance

Details: Accurate distance measurement is crucial for travel planning, fuel estimation, logistics, fitness tracking, and many other applications.

4. Using the Calculator

Tips: Enter complete addresses for best results. You can choose between miles or kilometers for the output unit.

5. Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Q1: What's the difference between straight-line and road distance?
A: Straight-line is the shortest path between points, while road distance follows actual drivable routes and is usually longer.

Q2: How accurate are these calculations?
A: With complete addresses, accuracy is typically within 1% of actual distance for road calculations.

Q3: Can I calculate distance outside my country?
A: Yes, the calculator works for locations worldwide as long as the mapping service has data for the area.

Q4: Why does my result differ from other mapping services?
A: Different services may use slightly different algorithms or road network data.

Q5: Can I save my calculations?
A: Currently this is a one-time calculation tool. For repeated use, you may want to note down the results.