Distance and Area Measure
Distance and Area Measure
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Distance and Area Measure

Calculate acreage and path distances with field-ready accuracy. Map complex polygons with interior cutouts, export KML files, and utilize advanced coordinate systems like UTM and MGRS for professional-grade results.

Key Figures

Downloads

152K+

User Rating

1.0/5

Total Ratings

0

Publisher

Kevin Willett

Category

Productivity

Locales

37

Latest Version

2.7

Size

6.5 MB

First Released

Aug 4, 2015
Features

Professional Precision for Land Management

A robust suite of technical tools designed for surveyors, farmers, and land professionals who require absolute accuracy and advanced mapping capabilities.

Complex Geometry Mapping

Go beyond simple perimeters with interior polygons. Easily subtract lakes, buildings, or wooded areas from your total land calculations.

Seamless Professional Workflow

Import and export .kml files via iCloud or Dropbox. Move your field data directly into desktop GIS software or share reports with clients instantly.

FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Everything you need to know about Distance and Area Measure

What can the Distance and Area Measure app calculate?

The Distance and Area Measure app calculates distances, areas, and perimeters. It measures land, roads, parks, and other geographical features from a satellite view.

Does the Distance and Area Measure app support custom measurement units?

Yes, the Distance and Area Measure app supports custom distance and area units. Users can add and manage units beyond the default options provided.

Can the Distance and Area Measure app draw polygons with hollow spaces?

Yes, the Distance and Area Measure app can draw polygons with hollow spaces inside. This feature allows for calculating land area with bodies of water removed.

The following screenshots and description are sourced directly from the app's official store listing and are the property of the app developer.

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Screenshots

Distance and Area Measure - Interface of Distance and Area Measure app showing a large pink polygon over Kenya with calculated area and perimeter values.

Interface of Distance and Area Measure app showing a large pink polygon over Kenya with calculated area and perimeter values.

Distance and Area Measure - Satellite view of Central Park showing area measurement with interior polygons excluded

Satellite view of Central Park showing area measurement with interior polygons excluded

Distance and Area Measure - Interface of the Distance and Area Measure app showing a list of saved measurements for land areas and distances with detailed perimeter and area data.

Interface of the Distance and Area Measure app showing a list of saved measurements for land areas and distances with detailed perimeter and area data.

Distance and Area Measure - Selection screen for large distance and area units in the mobile application

Selection screen for large distance and area units in the mobile application

Distance and Area Measure - Settings menu of the Distance and Area Measure app showing coordinate and polygon configuration options.

Settings menu of the Distance and Area Measure app showing coordinate and polygon configuration options.

Description

Measure land, roads, parks, countries, lakes, etc from a satellite view. Calculates distances, areas, and perimeters. Features that this application offers that most competitors do not: - Add custom distance and area units. - Draw interior polygons. For example, land area with bodies of water removed. - Add a point to the middle of a path (Most only allow you to add to the end of the path) Tap to add to the end of a path. Long press to add to the middle of a path. - Swap two points in a path or polygon. - Add your current location from GPS receiver. Features: - 3 map layer options - Export and import .kml files via Dropbox, iCloud, email, etc - Pins are draggable and manually editable - Name, notes, and color fields for each path and polygon - Email or text message path and polygon data - 4 verbosity modes. See only the information that you want to see - Search by postal code, city, address, etc - Get addresses near point on map 4 drawing modes: - Path - Polygon - Polygon with hollow spaces inside - No edit mode (to prevent accidental edits) Values displayed for paths: - Total distance - Incremental distance for each waypoint Values displayed for polygons: - Area - Perimeter - Distance for each side Add points to a path or polygon in 1 of 4 ways: - Tap on the map - Use current location - Enter coordinates manually - Import .kml file Default distance units include: - Meter - Foot - Yard - Kilometer - Mile - Nautical mile Default area units include: - Square meter - Square foot - Square yard - Square kilometer - Square mile - Square nautical mile - Square acre - Square hectare Coordinate formats: - Degrees - Degrees, minutes - Degrees, minutes, seconds - UTM / UPS (Universal Transverse Mercator) / (Universal Polar Stereographic) - MGRS (Military Grid Reference System)

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This page is not an official page of the app or its developer, but an independent editorial publication created for informational and commentary purposes. Unless expressly stated otherwise, neither the app nor its developer is affiliated with, endorsed by, sponsored by, authorized by, or otherwise officially connected with MWM, Apple, Google Play, the app publisher, or the app's developer, and nothing on this page implies that the app was developed using MWM's services. Any trademarks, logos, screenshots, and other content remain the property of their respective owners.