This Distance Calculator allows you to calculate the distance between two locations using either straight-line (as-the-crow-flies) or driving route options. It's perfect for trip planning, logistics, delivery services, or just measuring travel distances between cities or GPS coordinates.
Enter:
The calculator returns the straight-line and optionally the driving distance (if integrated with map APIs).
d = 2r × arcsin(√[sin²((Δφ)/2) + cos(φ₁) × cos(φ₂) × sin²((Δλ)/2)])
where:
Distance from New York City to Los Angeles:
• Straight-line: ~3,945 km (2,451 mi)
• Driving: ~4,500 km (2,800 mi), depending on route
Knowing accurate distances helps in cost estimation, travel time planning, fuel budgeting, and logistics management. Whether you're a traveler, delivery driver, or student — this tool provides quick and reliable results.
Straight-line (air distance) is the shortest path between two points, while driving distance follows road networks and is usually longer.
Yes, enter latitude and longitude for both points to calculate geographic distance using the Haversine formula.
Straight-line distance is mathematically accurate; driving distance depends on up-to-date map data integration.
Miles are common in the US; kilometers are standard worldwide. You can choose based on your region or preference.
Yes — simply double the one-way distance to estimate round-trip length.
Related tools: Area Calculator, Time Calculator.
