Great Circle Mapper: Draw great-circle flight routes between airports and measure distances. ShadeMap: Simulate shadows from buildings, trees and terrain at any time.
| Great Circle Mapper | ShadeMap | |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Transport & Transit Maps | City & Urban Maps |
| Coverage | Worldwide | Worldwide |
| Updates | Static archive | Periodically |
| Data source | Airport database | Elevation data and building footprints |
| Made by | Karl L. Swartz | Ted Piotrowski |
| Price | Free | Free + paid plan |
| Account | No account needed | No account needed |
| On phones | Best on a computer | Works well on phones |
| Map view | Flat map | 3D |
| Visits from ColorfulMaps | 0 | 0 |
| Open map | Open map |
What you can do with Great Circle Mapper
- Great-circle routes between airports
- Distances in miles and kilometres
- Map many routes at once
- Airport database
What you can do with ShadeMap
- Shadows for any time and date
- Terrain, buildings and trees
- Sun exposure over a day
Summary based on public information. Check each map's website for current features and prices.