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Distance Between ZIP Codes Calculator

Estimate straight-line distance between the geographic centers of two U.S. ZIP codes.

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How to use this distance between zip codes calculator

Enter the requested values above and select Calculate. Change the inputs to compare scenarios.

Formula and method

Uses ZIP centroid coordinates and the haversine great-circle distance formula.

Example

Enter two five-digit U.S. ZIP codes to compare their center-to-center distance.

What this calculator is useful for

Estimate straight-line distance between the geographic centers of two U.S. ZIP codes.

Frequently asked questions

What does this calculator do?

Estimate straight-line distance between the geographic centers of two U.S. ZIP codes.

What data or formula does it use?

ZIP coordinates are retrieved from Zippopotam.us, whose postal data are adapted from GeoNames. Distance is straight-line, not driving distance.

Is it free?

Yes. ERICH Calculators is free to use and no account is required.

Source & assumptions

Reference and limitation

ZIP coordinates are retrieved from Zippopotam.us, whose postal data are adapted from GeoNames. Distance is straight-line, not driving distance.

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