Distance Measurement
Distance Measurement connects points in order and displays the total distance and the distance of each adjacent segment.
Steps
- Select Distance on Home.
- Add the first point using Mark Crosshair Position or Mark My Location.
- Add a second point and any additional points. Distance calculation begins with two points.
- Read the total in the upper-left card. Tap the summary to view segment details.
- Tap any map point to edit its name, note, attachments, or delete it.
- Tap save in the upper-right corner and enter a record name.
Points are connected in the order they were added. If you delete a middle point, its neighboring points are connected directly and the total is recalculated.
Calculation method
Under More → Distance & Area Calculation, choose:
- Local Planar Approximation: The default and suitable for everyday, small-area measurements.
- Ellipsoidal Calculation: Based on the WGS84 ellipsoid and better for large areas or stricter calculation requirements.
Change units under More → Units → Distance Units to Metric, Imperial, or Aviation/Marine.
Notes
- Crosshair measurement depends on map-selection accuracy and is not a field survey.
- My Location measurement is affected by GPS drift. Wait for accuracy to stabilize before sampling.
- Results are estimates and do not replace certified surveying data.