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Great Circle Mapper

Draw great-circle flight routes between airports and measure distances

Coverage
Worldwide
Updates
Archive
Price
Free
Sign-up
Not needed
View
Flat map

What is Great Circle Mapper?

Great Circle Mapper by Karl Swartz draws the shortest route between airports on a globe and calculates the distance. Enter a list of routes to map a whole trip or an airline network.

It is a classic tool among frequent flyers and aviation fans.

What you can do

  • Great-circle routes between airports
  • Distances in miles and kilometres
  • Map many routes at once
  • Airport database

The details

Coverage
Worldwide
Updates
Static archive
Data source
Airport database
Made by
Karl L. Swartz (independent creator)
Price
Free
Account
No account needed
On phones
Best on a computer
Map view
Flat map

Tips for using Great Circle Mapper

  • Separate routes with commas, e.g. "JFK-LHR, LHR-SIN", to map a whole itinerary.

Who it is for

Great Circle Mapper is especially useful for plane & ship spotters and travelers.

Questions about Great Circle Mapper

Is Great Circle Mapper free?

Yes. Great Circle Mapper is free to use.

Do I need an account to use Great Circle Mapper?

No. You can open the map and use it without signing up.

How often is Great Circle Mapper updated?

It is an archive: the content is historical and does not change often.

Where does Great Circle Mapper get its data?

Airport database.

Can I use Great Circle Mapper on my phone?

It opens on phones, but it works best on a computer with a larger screen.

What are some alternatives to Great Circle Mapper?

Similar maps include Mini Tokyo 3D, Travic, OpenRailwayMap and FlightConnections. See the full list of Great Circle Mapper alternatives on ColorfulMaps.

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