To trace a route or polygon on Google Maps, follow these instructions:
- Open the Google Maps application on your mobile device.
- Tap on the destination on the map or search for it.
- Tap on "Directions" at the bottom left.
- Choose the route options.
How to View a Route on Google Earth
To view a route on Google Earth, follow these steps:
- Launch the Google Maps application on your Android device. If you don’t have the app, you can download it from the Play Store.
- Tap on the destination on the map or search for it.
- Click on "Directions" at the bottom left.
- Decide whether you want to travel by car or public transportation.
How to Display a Route on Google Earth
To display a route on Google Earth, refer to the map on the right:
- The green marker indicates the starting point.
- The red marker indicates the destination.
- The blue line represents the route to follow.
How to Calculate the Total Distance Walked
Calculating the distance walked is straightforward:
- Open Google Maps on your computer.
- Right-click on the starting point.
- Choose the measurement unit for distance.
- Click on a point on the map to create a route for measurement.
- After completing the process, click on "Close" in the bottom tab.
Troubleshooting: Why Maps Isn’t Showing the Route
If Google Maps fails to display the route, you can resolve the issue by following these instructions:
- Access the settings on your Android device.
- Look for Google Maps in the App section.
- Click on "Storage space" and delete the cache and data.
How to Open a KML File with Google Earth
To open a KML file from a previous version of Google Earth using Google Earth, follow these steps:
- Open Google Earth on your PC.
- On the left, select the "Projects" button.
- Choose "New Project" and select "Import KML file" to add a file directly from your computer.
- Choose the KML file to open.
How to Calculate Kilometers Traveled per Second
A simpler but less accurate method is to divide the speed by ten and then multiply the result by three. For example, at 50 km/h, you will travel approximately 15 meters in one second.
How to Determine the Distance between Two Points
The formula for calculating the distance between two points is as follows:
In other words, the square root of the sum of the squares of the difference in x-coordinates and y-coordinates of the two points on the plane gives the distance between them.
How Many Kilometers are as the Crow Flies
The scale on the map shows that 1 centimeter on the paper corresponds to 10 million centimeters in reality, or 100 kilometers, according to the numerical scale 1:10,000,000. The straight-line distance between Rome and Milan can be calculated by multiplying the number of centimeters separating them by 100.