Train vs Plane vs Car: Real CO₂ Numbers for Popular Routes
We calculated the carbon footprint for 20 popular routes across all transport modes. The results might surprise you.
Travel Distance Blog
Route guides, distance facts, and geography insights from around the world.
London to Paris: Every Way to Make the Journey
Eurostar, ferry, or fly? We compare travel times, costs and CO₂ for the most popular route in Europe.
New York to Los Angeles: Coast-to-Coast Distance Guide
The full 2,800 mile story — fly in 5 hours or drive Route 66 in 40. Everything you need to know.
How Are Flight Distances Calculated? Great Circle Routes Explained
Why planes fly over Greenland to get from New York to London — the science of great circle routes.
Sydney to Melbourne: Australia's Busiest Route
Just 878 km separates Australia's two biggest cities. Fly in 90 minutes, drive in 9 hours, or take the train overnight.
The 10 Longest Distances on Earth
Exploring the most extreme city-to-city distances on our planet, from Wellington to Salamanca.