CompareTwo Distances
Which route is longer? Find out instantly.
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231 pre-built route comparisons
From New York
- New York→London vs New York→Paris
- New York→London vs New York→Rome
- New York→Miami vs New York→Chicago
- New York→Los Angeles vs New York→London
- New York→Boston vs New York→Washington
- New York→Toronto vs New York→Chicago
- New York→Cancun vs New York→Miami
- New York→Berlin vs New York→Amsterdam
- New York→San Francisco vs New York→Los Angeles
- New York→Atlanta vs New York→Miami
- New York→Dallas vs New York→Houston
- New York→Seattle vs New York→Los Angeles
- New York→Dublin vs New York→London
- New York→Lisbon vs New York→Madrid
- New York→Tokyo vs New York→London
- New York→Mexico City vs New York→Toronto
- New York→Tokyo vs New York→Sydney
- New York→Dubai vs New York→Singapore
- New York→Punta Cana vs New York→Cancun
- New York→Nassau vs New York→San Juan
From London
- London→Paris vs London→Rome
- London→Paris vs London→Amsterdam
- London→Paris vs London→Berlin
- London→Amsterdam vs London→Brussels
- London→Dublin vs London→Edinburgh
- London→Barcelona vs London→Lisbon
- London→Dubai vs London→New York
- London→Istanbul vs London→Athens
- London→Paris vs London→Madrid
- London→Munich vs London→Zurich
- London→Stockholm vs London→Copenhagen
- London→Rome vs London→Barcelona
- London→Prague vs London→Vienna
- London→Manchester vs London→Edinburgh
- London→Sydney vs London→Tokyo
- London→Singapore vs London→Hong Kong
From Paris
- Paris→London vs Paris→Berlin
- Paris→Rome vs Paris→Barcelona
- Paris→Amsterdam vs Paris→Brussels
- Paris→Madrid vs Paris→Lisbon
- Paris→New York vs Paris→Tokyo
- Paris→Munich vs Paris→Zurich
- Paris→Milan vs Paris→Florence
- Paris→Lyon vs Paris→Marseille
- Paris→Vienna vs Paris→Prague
- Paris→Stockholm vs Paris→Copenhagen
- Paris→Istanbul vs Paris→Dubai
- Paris→Dublin vs Paris→London
- Paris→Tokyo vs Paris→Sydney
- Paris→Bordeaux vs Paris→Toulouse
From Dubai
- Dubai→London vs Dubai→Paris
- Dubai→Singapore vs Dubai→Bangkok
- Dubai→Mumbai vs Dubai→Delhi
- Dubai→Istanbul vs Dubai→Cairo
- Dubai→Tokyo vs Dubai→Singapore
- Dubai→Doha vs Dubai→Riyadh
- Dubai→Nairobi vs Dubai→Johannesburg
- Dubai→Sydney vs Dubai→London
- Dubai→Tokyo vs Dubai→Sydney
- Dubai→Riyadh vs Dubai→Jeddah
- Dubai→Bahrain vs Dubai→Doha
From Los Angeles
- Los Angeles→Tokyo vs Los Angeles→London
- Los Angeles→San Francisco vs Los Angeles→Las Vegas
- Los Angeles→Seattle vs Los Angeles→Vancouver
- Los Angeles→Phoenix vs Los Angeles→San Diego
- Los Angeles→Denver vs Los Angeles→Dallas
- Los Angeles→Honolulu vs Los Angeles→Tokyo
- Los Angeles→Mexico City vs Los Angeles→Vancouver
- Los Angeles→Chicago vs Los Angeles→New York
- Los Angeles→Sydney vs Los Angeles→Tokyo
How the Compare Tool Works
The Compare tool helps you evaluate two different routes side by side, making it easy to determine which path is shorter — and by how much. Enter origin and destination for two separate routes, and SnapDistance instantly calculates the great-circle distance for both using the Haversine formula. You'll see the exact difference in kilometers, miles, and nautical miles, plus estimated driving and flight times.
The comparison result includes a clear winner badge, percentage difference, and absolute distance gap. This is invaluable for trip planning — for example, comparing London-to-Dubai vs London-to-New-York to see which is the longer journey before booking flights.
Common Use Cases for Route Comparison
Travelers use the compare tool to evaluate flight options from different airports, assess alternative holiday destinations, and understand the true distance difference between competing routes. Logistics professionals use it to compare shipping lanes and distribution paths. Students and geography enthusiasts use it to settle debates about which cities are farther apart.
Some popular comparisons include London-to-Tokyo vs New-York-to-Tokyo (testing whether European or American travelers have the longer Pacific crossing), and São-Paulo-to-Lisbon vs New-York-to-London (comparing transatlantic distances at different latitudes). Browse our pre-calculated comparisons below to explore more.
Interpreting the Results
When comparing routes, the percentage difference is often more meaningful than the absolute gap. A 500 km difference between two 10,000 km routes is relatively minor (5%), while the same 500 km gap between two 1,000 km routes is substantial (50%). SnapDistance displays both metrics so you can make an informed decision.
Flight time differences are directly proportional to distance for long-haul routes, but shorter flights are affected more by fixed overhead (takeoff, landing, taxi). A 1,000 km difference translates to roughly 1 hour 15 minutes of additional flight time at typical cruising speed. Our flight time estimation guide explains the methodology in more detail.
Browse Pre-Calculated Comparisons
We maintain a library of 169 pre-calculated route comparisons covering the world's most popular city pairs. Each comparison page includes detailed analysis, travel mode breakdowns, city facts, and contextual FAQs. These pages are designed to answer common search queries like "Is it farther from London to Dubai or London to New York?"
Need to explore distances from a single starting point? Use the from one location tool to see distances to 15 major world cities. Or for a visual experience, try the interactive map where you can click anywhere to measure distances with animated great-circle paths.