Measure a distance or an area on the map
Tap points on the map to measure how far apart two places are, or draw around a plot, a lake or a campus to get its area. It works on the satellite view, so you can trace what you can see.
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How to measure
- Press Measure under the search box.
- Choose distance or area.
- Tap the map to add points. For an area, tap around the edge of the shape.
- Read the running total as you go. Drag any point to correct it.
Tips for a better measurement
- Switch to Satellite in the bottom corner to trace real boundaries such as walls, fields and water.
- Zoom in before placing points. A point placed at city zoom can be tens of metres off.
- Add more points along curves. Straight lines between a few points cut the corners.
What it cannot tell you
- This is a map measurement, not a land survey. Satellite images can be offset by a few metres, so do not use the result for legal boundaries or registration.
- Measurements are along the ground as seen from above and do not account for slopes.
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