Miles Between Cities Calculator

Distance Calculation:

\[ Distance = \sqrt{(lat_2 - lat_1)^2 + (long_2 - long_1)^2} \times 69 \]

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1. What is the Miles Between Cities Calculator?

The Miles Between Cities Calculator estimates the distance between two locations in miles. It uses geographical coordinates to calculate the straight-line (as-the-crow-flies) distance between points.

2. How Does the Calculator Work?

The calculator uses the haversine formula to calculate distance:

\[ Distance = \sqrt{(lat_2 - lat_1)^2 + (long_2 - long_1)^2} \times 69 \]

Where:

\( lat_1, long_1 \) — Latitude and longitude of City 1
\( lat_2, long_2 \) — Latitude and longitude of City 2
69 — Conversion factor to miles (approximate)

Explanation: The formula calculates the great-circle distance between two points on a sphere using their latitudes and longitudes.

3. Importance of Distance Calculation

Details: Knowing the distance between cities helps with travel planning, logistics, fuel estimation, and understanding geographical relationships.

4. Using the Calculator

Tips: Enter the names of two cities or locations. The calculator will find their coordinates and compute the distance between them.

5. Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Q1: Is this driving distance or straight-line distance?
A: This calculates straight-line (great-circle) distance. Driving distance may be longer due to roads and terrain.

Q2: How accurate is this calculator?
A: Very accurate for straight-line distance. Actual travel distance may vary based on routes.

Q3: Can I use addresses instead of cities?
A: In a full implementation, yes. This demo version works with city names.

Q4: What's the maximum distance that can be calculated?
A: The calculator can compute distances between any two points on Earth.

Q5: Does this account for the Earth's curvature?
A: Yes, the haversine formula accounts for the spherical shape of the Earth.