The distance between cities is the straight-line measurement from one location to another, calculated across the surface of the Earth. This page lets you instantly measure how far apart any two cities are using their geographic coordinates, showing the result in kilometres and miles. Distances are calculated as a great-circle distance — often described as “as the crow flies” — which is the standard method used in geography, navigation, and global mapping.
Distance Between Cities
Calculate the straight-line distance between any two cities on Earth. Distances are shown in kilometres and miles.
Distance calculated as a great-circle (“as the crow flies”) distance.
Top 200 Longest Distances Between Cities
These city pairs represent some of the longest possible great-circle distances between major cities on Earth. Distances are calculated using near-antipodal or extreme hemispheric city pairs.
| # | City A | City B | Distance (km) | Distance (mi) | % of Earth | Est. Flight Time | Time Zones |
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ANTIPODE FAQ
What hemisphere am I in right now?
Your hemisphere depends on your latitude and longitude. Locations north of the Equator are in the Northern Hemisphere, while those south are in the Southern Hemisphere. East and West are determined by longitude relative to the Prime Meridian. This tool can detect your current location instantly.
Can a place be in both the Eastern and Western Hemispheres?
Yes. Locations that sit directly on the Prime Meridian (0° longitude) lie on the boundary between the Eastern and Western Hemispheres. Most places fall clearly into one or the other, but boundary locations technically touch both.
Is the Equator the only line that defines hemispheres?
The Equator defines the Northern and Southern Hemispheres. The Eastern and Western Hemispheres are defined by the Prime Meridian and the 180° meridian on the opposite side of Earth.
Are hemispheres the same as continents?
No. Hemispheres are based on global reference lines, not landmasses. A single continent can span multiple hemispheres — for example, Africa crosses both the Northern and Southern Hemispheres, as well as the Eastern and Western Hemispheres.
Why do some countries exist in more than one hemisphere?
Large countries or those near the Equator or Prime Meridian may extend across hemisphere boundaries. As a result, different parts of the same country can belong to different hemispheres.
