That's a good point. I suppose that being off by a fraction really isn't a big deal.
Thanks so much for the information. -laura On Apr 15, 4:02 pm, Rossko <[email protected]> wrote: > > However, how would I figure out the driving > > distance? Is the google map api the only way to figure out the > > driving distance? > > There isn't an http service for driving directions from Google, though > there is a wish-list for that - which you could add your wish to as > well - > http://code.google.com/p/gmaps-api-issues/issues/detail?id=235 > Given that everybody wants it, that makes it commercially attractive > as a sales opportunity by the data providers so I wouldn't hold your > breath for it, given that they also sell to e.g. satnav providers. > > Other online map providers provide similar services, but you'd need to > check restrictions e.g. the data is probably only allowed on their own > maps. > > If you're hand-cranking a small number of attractions you could do it > at maps.google.com > > Straight line distance might be good enough, that all depends on your > purpose. Would a tourist care if an attraction is about 30 miles > away, or if its exactly 32.7 if he drives a particular route? > > cheers, Ross K --~--~---------~--~----~------------~-------~--~----~ You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Google Maps API" group. To post to this group, send email to [email protected] To unsubscribe from this group, send email to [email protected] For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/Google-Maps-API?hl=en -~----------~----~----~----~------~----~------~--~---
