Distance Calculator
To calculate distance between two places, enter their latitude and longitude: the haversine formula gives the great-circle distance (London to New York is about 5,570 km) and initial bearing. Or multiply speed by time for travel distance.
- Free
- No signup
- Runs in your browser
How to use Distance Calculator
- 1Enter your values in the fields; defaults show a worked example.
- 2Pick the units or options that apply to you.
- 3Read the result, which updates instantly as you type.
- 4Check the formula note under the result to see exactly how it was worked out.
Distance Calculator: questions people ask
Is this the driving distance?
No. It is the straight-line distance over the Earth's surface; roads are typically 20–40% longer.
How do I find coordinates?
Right-click a place in Google Maps and the latitude and longitude are shown at the top of the menu.
Is my data uploaded when I use the Distance Calculator?
No. The Distance Calculator runs entirely in your web browser, so your text and numbers stay on your device and work even on a slow connection.
Does the Distance Calculator work on iPhone, Android and Mac?
Yes. The Distance Calculator runs in any modern browser (Safari, Chrome, Edge or Firefox) on iPhone, iPad, Android phones, Mac, Windows and Chromebook. There is no app to install.
Is the Distance Calculator free?
Yes. The Distance Calculator is free with no signup, no watermark and no daily limit.