Friday 2 September 2011

Measuring distances with the Google Earth Ruler


The "ruler" tool in Google Earth has always been useful, and it has seen a number of improvements over the years. To get started with it, simply go to [Tools] --> [Ruler] in Google Earth and it'll open up for you in a small window.
Here are a few things you can do with it:



How far is it? D.Lee Beard shows how Google Earth can measure the distance between two objects and a distance with multiple turning points such as a walking or jogging route. Just how far do you walk? Watch and find out.



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