Trying to figure out the “as the crow flies” distance between two points using Google Maps is simple if you know where to look. With a few clicks on your computer or taps on your phone, Google Maps ...

When you look up at the night sky, you’re seeing the long-ago light from distant stars. But how can you know how far away they really are? You can’t exactly roll out a measuring tape. Luckily, there’s ...

Q: I know that Google Maps allows you to measure distances, but I can’t figure out where to find this option. A: There are so many powerful and somewhat hidden features of Google Maps and for those ...