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Introducing the Measure Tool for Google Earth on Chrome and Android

June 25th, 2018

Ever wonder how far your hometown is from the North Pole? Or maybe, you simply want to measure the length of that hike you just finished. One of the most requested features for Google Earth is the ability to measure distance and areas. So today, we’re adding a Measure Tool, available on Chrome and Android today and iOS is coming soon. Check out a few ways to use the tool:

Introducing the Measure Tool for Google Earth on Chrome and Android
Measuring distance and area on Android
Introducing the Measure Tool for Google Earth on Chrome and Android
Looking to buy a home? Check the size of the park in the neighborhood you have your eye on.
Introducing the Measure Tool for Google Earth on Chrome and Android
If you’re a teacher, use the map to create math problems – and challenge your students to find out which is bigger – Colorado or Utah? (without Googling it!)
Introducing the Measure Tool for Google Earth on Chrome and Android
What’s the distance between Timbuktu and Tokyo?
Introducing the Measure Tool for Google Earth on Chrome and Android
Now it’s your turn to test your  mapping skills. How big is this football stadium? And who’s going to take first place?!