Google Earth’s New Tool Lets You Measure The Distance And Area Of Anything On The Map
Google is making it easier for you to measure just about anything on Earth. The tech giant announced a new feature for Google Earth. A feature that will allow you to measure the distance between any two points on the planet. The new tool can also measure areas, like the size of the park near your home or any number of stadiums around the world. In a blog post , Google Earth Product Manager Gopal Shah called the measurement feature “one of the most requested” among users. “This is a potentially useful feature for anyone looking to figure out the size of a park near a house they’re considering buying. It can also help teachers by challenging students to use it to determine which state or desert is biggest out of a multiple-choice selection. “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 dist...