1. What is City Miles Distance?

The distance between two cities is calculated using their geographical coordinates (latitude and longitude). This calculator provides the straight-line (as-the-crow-flies) distance between any two points on a map.

2. How Does the Calculator Work?

The calculator uses the distance formula:

Where:

• \( x_1, y_1 \) — Coordinates of City 1
• \( x_2, y_2 \) — Coordinates of City 2

Explanation: This is the standard Euclidean distance formula that calculates the straight-line distance between two points in a 2D plane.

3. Importance of Distance Calculation

Details: Knowing the distance between cities is important for travel planning, logistics, transportation costs estimation, and geographical analysis.

4. Using the Calculator

Tips: Enter the coordinates for both cities in decimal degrees format. You can find city coordinates using online mapping services. Select whether you want results in miles or kilometers.

5. Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Q1: Is this driving distance or straight-line distance?
A: This calculates straight-line (Euclidean) distance. Driving distance would be longer due to roads and terrain.

Q2: How accurate is this calculation?
A: Very accurate for the straight-line distance between the exact coordinates provided.

Q3: Can I use city names instead of coordinates?
A: This version requires coordinates. Future versions may include geocoding to convert names to coordinates.

Q4: What coordinate system is used?
A: The calculator uses standard decimal degrees (WGS84) coordinates.

Q5: How do I find city coordinates?
A: Most online mapping services (Google Maps, etc.) show coordinates when you right-click on a location.