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Calculating direct distances between points Once you've activated the measurement tool, Google Maps transitions into a special mode designed specifically for calculating straight-line distances.
Did you know you can measure distances on Google Maps? This nifty feature can help determine how long and how far you have to go.
Use Google Maps to recreate the route and calculate the total distance travelled. Things to think about 1. Estimate how far your home is from a place you visit often. Use a map to work out the ...
Measure an area of a location in Google Maps Calculating distances is pretty neat, but Maps takes things further with its ability to measure the area of a location in square feet and square meters ...
The radius tool measures distance as the crow flies without considering highways or terrain, so it's good to check distances against a mileage calculator on MapQuest or GoogleMaps.
Bing Maps now include a wide array of "map apps" (hey, apps worked for phones, right?) which enhance and customize your map in a number of impressive ways.
Google recently updated its desktop version of Maps with a new feature that lets users measure the distance between two or more points on the map. To toggle this option, right-click on a starting ...
Learn about calculating speed, distance and time with this BBC Bitesize Maths article. For students between the ages of 11 and 14.