📏 Distance Calculator
Calculate distances between cities, coordinates, and locations worldwide. Get driving distance, flight distance, and travel time with route planning and navigation assistance.
📏 Distance
2,445 miles
straight line distance
⏰ Travel Time Estimates
🗺️ Route Information
📊 Distance Comparisons
🌍 Major City Distances
| Route |
Distance |
Flight Time |
Drive Time |
| 🗽 NYC ↔ 🌴 LA |
2,445 mi |
5h 30m |
40h 45m |
| 🗽 NYC ↔ 🇬🇧 London |
3,459 mi |
7h 30m |
N/A |
| 🌴 LA ↔ 🗼 Tokyo |
5,478 mi |
11h 30m |
N/A |
| 🇬🇧 London ↔ 🇦🇺 Sydney |
10,573 mi |
22h 30m |
N/A |
📏 Understanding Distance Calculations
Distance calculations vary depending on the method used. Straight-line distance (great circle) is the shortest path between two points on Earth's surface, while driving distance follows actual roads and can be significantly longer.
📐 Distance Measurement Methods
| Method |
Description |
Use Cases |
Accuracy |
| 📏 Straight Line |
Great circle distance on sphere |
Flight planning, general reference |
Very High |
| 🚗 Driving |
Shortest road route |
Road trips, delivery planning |
High (varies by traffic) |
| 🚶♂️ Walking |
Pedestrian-friendly routes |
City navigation, exercise |
High |
| 🚴♂️ Cycling |
Bike-friendly paths |
Bike commuting, recreation |
High |
🌍 Coordinate Systems
| System |
Format |
Example |
Usage |
| 🗺️ Decimal Degrees |
±DD.DDDD |
40.7128, -74.0060 |
GPS, mapping apps |
| 📐 Degrees Minutes |
DD° MM.MMM' |
40° 42.768' N |
Navigation, aviation |
| 📏 Degrees Min Sec |
DD° MM' SS.S" |
40° 42' 46.1" N |
Traditional navigation |
| 🗺️ UTM |
Zone + Easting/Northing |
18T 585628 4511322 |
Military, surveying |
✈️ Airport Codes Reference
| Code |
Airport |
City |
Country |
| JFK |
John F. Kennedy Intl |
New York |
🇺🇸 USA |
| LAX |
Los Angeles Intl |
Los Angeles |
🇺🇸 USA |
| LHR |
Heathrow |
London |
🇬🇧 UK |
| NRT |
Narita Intl |
Tokyo |
🇯🇵 Japan |
| CDG |
Charles de Gaulle |
Paris |
🇫🇷 France |
🚗 Travel Speed Guidelines
| Transport Mode |
Typical Speed |
Factors Affecting Speed |
Planning Notes |
| 🚗 Highway Driving |
60-75 mph |
Traffic, weather, road type |
Add 20% for stops |
| 🏙️ City Driving |
25-35 mph |
Traffic lights, congestion |
Peak hours slower |
| ✈️ Commercial Flight |
500-600 mph |
Aircraft type, wind |
Add airport time |
| 🚶♂️ Walking |
3-4 mph |
Terrain, fitness level |
Rest breaks needed |
| 🚴♂️ Cycling |
12-16 mph |
Terrain, bike type, fitness |
Weather dependent |
🗺️ Navigation Tips
- 📱 Use Multiple Sources: Cross-reference distances with different mapping services
- ⏰ Consider Traffic: Real-time traffic can significantly affect travel time
- 🛣️ Route Options: Fastest vs shortest routes may differ significantly
- ⛽ Fuel Planning: Calculate fuel stops for long drives
- 🌤️ Weather Impact: Weather conditions affect all travel modes
- 🚧 Construction: Check for road closures and construction delays
- 📍 Accuracy: Verify exact addresses for precise calculations
- 🕐 Time Zones: Consider time zone changes for scheduling
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