15-SECOND iPHONE GUIDE
How far is it
on your map?
Open Measure, place points and read the live distance. This example shows 370.8 metres on the line, rounded to 371 metres in the panel.
Watch the measurement example ↓Free download. Distance measurement is available on Free. Other features and limits depend on your platform and plan. The video uses an existing real iPhone guide screenshot and AI-generated American English narration.
Read the steps ↓Measure a distance in three steps.
- Open the tool. On iPhone, open More → Measure.
- Place points. Choose positions on the map to define the measurement.
- Read the live result. Check the line label and distance panel as you place points.
Read the result in context.
The 371-metre value belongs to this example. A map measurement is not an independently surveyed ground distance. Check the source map and the positions you choose before using the result for field decisions.
Measurement questions
Does this show Android controls?
The screenshot is from iPhone. Use the Android guide for its measurement controls.
Can I create a buffer from this screen?
Buffer is a separate workflow with different plan requirements. Open the buffer guide to check the steps and access requirements.
Create a buffer around a point →Read the video transcript
Three hundred seventy-one meters. Here's how to measure on your map. Open More, then Measure. Place points and read the live distance. Steps at mapnero dot com.