Straight-line distance and direction between any two US cities.
How this tool works
Both inputs suggest from a bundled list of US cities and towns. The distance is the great-circle distance from the haversine formula, and the direction is the initial compass bearing. The map shows both cities and the path between them.
What you can do with it
- Measure city to city distances for trip planning, moving decisions, or trivia
- Compare distances between multiple pairs quickly
- Get the compass direction of travel
- Toggle between miles and kilometers
Why use it
The question how far is city A from city B usually gets answered with driving miles, which mixes distance with highway routing. The straight-line figure is the stable, comparable number.
Data sources and methods
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These tools are provided for educational and informational purposes only. Results are computed from simplified public data and standard formulas, and may differ from surveyed or official values. No warranty is given as to accuracy or completeness, and the tools should not be relied on for navigation, legal, or commercial purposes.