There are many powerful and hidden features of Google Maps and being able to measure the distance between two points is one of them.

Ken Colburn from Data Doctors explains how to navigate Google Maps and measure distances whether on your computer or using your phone.

There are so many powerful and somewhat hidden features of Google Maps and for those that like the outdoors, being able to measure the distance between two points is one of them.

To measure distance on Google Maps in the browser, right-click on a spot on the map. Then, choose the Measure distance option. Next, use your mouse to mark another point.

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While this is helpful for trip planning and navigation, Google Maps also includes a tool to simply measure distances between points in a straight line.

You, too, can acquire such distance-related knowledge by using the updated Google Maps web app — just right click and select “Measure Distance” to begin dropping points on the map.

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For instance, you can use the Google Maps drop a pin feature to mark a specific location or the “how to measure distance on Google Maps” feature to calculate the distance between two points.

Google Earth allows you to measure the distance between two points on the Earth, as well as the circumference of a circular section of the ground — or even the elevation of a mountain.

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