Q: Google Maps gives the mileage between places based on driving directions on the available highways, but is there a way to calculate the distance between two towns “as the crow flies”? A: The ...

If you've ever wondered what the elevation of your location is, you can find out with Google Maps on both desktop and mobile.

Open earth.google.com. Go to Tools > Measurement. Click on the starting point. Hover your mouse and click on the endpoint. Head to the Measure pop-up box. To learn more about these steps, continue ...