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Distance calculator: how far is it from one place to another?

Use this distance calculator to compare any two places on Earth, such as Dubai to Abu Dhabi, London to Paris, or New York to Los Angeles. The tool shows the straight-line distance, sometimes called distance as the crow flies or air distance, and when available it also estimates road distance for driving routes.

Distance questions this page can answer

  • How far is it from Dubai to Abu Dhabi?
  • What is the straight-line distance between two cities?
  • How many kilometres or miles are between two places?
  • What is the driving distance compared with the air distance?
  • How far apart are two addresses, towns, landmarks, or countries?

You can switch between kilometres and miles, search by place name, and use the map to see the route and relative position of both locations.