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Measure Distance on Google Maps

Sriharsha Vankadara — Mon, 15 Jun 2009 01:11:00 +0000

distancefromto.net

Distancefromto is a simple and easy to use Google Maps application that measures distance between two locations on a map. Distance is measured on the fly in miles and kilometers by dynamically dragging markers to desired locations or typing in locations names for the from and to inputs. The application comes with an inbuilt geocoder, so do not limit yourself to places that are well known to the masses..

Street View now in Full-Screen

Sriharsha Vankadara — Sat, 11 Apr 2009 04:23:00 +0000

Thank the Google Maps team!!!

Now, we get to see impressive street view sights in full-screen. I believe its even more eye-catching and stunning navigating around in full-screen if you got a sizeable lcd monitor.

User taken photos of the location are also available for viewing in full-screen.

Launch street view in full-screen by clicking at the top right corner of the map viewer.

Check out the Roman Colosseum in full-screen

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Read XML files using the Google Maps API

Sriharsha Vankadara — Sun, 05 Apr 2009 13:50:00 +0000

Looking to build a Google Maps mashup by reading geo-enabled information from an XML file?

Here’s a post from GeoChalkboard explaining by way of examining a simple application that displays geologic points of interest from around the state of Texas available in an XML file format.

The tutorial highlights the usage of two methods (GXmlHttp and GDownloadUrl) provided by the Google Maps API to read XML files.

Lat long coordinates and information associated with each point of interest are read from the file and markers are generated with location information being displayed via an information window.

If you are just beginning to create Google Map mashups and looking for some simple examples on using XML files and the maps API, check out my previous posts.

Most Wired Airports in the World

Sriharsha Vankadara — Sun, 23 Nov 2008 01:25:00 +0000

Here’s a second post in the Most Wired series posts. Forbes reports the 30 Most Wired Airports in the world, based on three criteria: the passenger traffic in 2007, the breadth and cost of wi-fi access in the airport and availability of facilities such as seating, electrical outlets and wired access.

A Google Map of airport rankings is available here.

Easy Geocoding: Tiny Geo-coder

Sriharsha Vankadara — Wed, 19 Nov 2008 07:20:00 +0000

Tiny Geo Coder is an easy, simple to use geocoding website. All that is required is an address and a click to retrieve the location’s geographical coordinates (lat, lng) along with a google static map with the location marked on it.

The site also mentions about a geocoding API with no authentication. Its pretty simple,

http://tinygeocoder.com/create-api.php?q=Fairfax,VA and you get the result,

38.851531,-77.298167

Most Wired Cities in the U.S. – 2008

Sriharsha Vankadara — Mon, 10 Nov 2008 00:05:00 +0000

What’s the most wired city in the United States ?
Do not guess, you might end up getting the wrong one.

Surprisingly, its Atlanta. This is the result of a survey by Forbes.com for the Most Wired Cities in America for the year 2008. It is mentioned that their calculations were based on three factors – the percentage of Internet users with high-speed access, the number of service providers within the city and availability of public wi-fi hotspots.

Although Atlanta tops the list in the number of users with high-speed net and service providers, its Portland, Oregon that is equipped with the most public wireless hotspots.

Here’s a google map put together from results of the survey.

Find Postal Address By Clicking On Google Map

Sriharsha Vankadara — Wed, 29 Oct 2008 12:26:00 +0000

Here’s something that puts to use, the new ‘Reverse Geocoding’ feature of the Google Maps API.

This Digital Inspiration page lets you click on a Google Map and returns the nearest street address.

Also, a search box is included to find an approximate location before you click to get an address.

via Free Geography Tools

Other side of the world !!

Sriharsha Vankadara — Tue, 28 Oct 2008 21:27:00 +0000

Did you ever wonder, where your current location could be on the other side of the planet?

Well, here’s a simple tool that serves the purpose – antipodr

This tool works with any address, city, state or zip code and uses Google Maps to display the entered location and its relative location on the other side of the planet, along with their coordinates.

Here’s a sample:

I should be able to turn myself into some aquatic creature if I ever decide to live on the other side of the planet.

Most Expensive Stadiums

Sriharsha Vankadara — Fri, 19 Sep 2008 01:43:00 +0000

Much like the race among nations to build tallest buildings, a very much similar scenario seems to be existing in building expensive stadiums.

Andrew Egan at Forbes writes about the most expensive stadiums in the world listing factors such as cost, their capacity and the purpose these arenas serve. The Wembley Stadium in London, which cost $1.5 billion and home to the English soccer team is currently the most expensive. Following Wembley, is an engineering marvel from 1970s, the Olympic Stadium in Montreal which is host to the 1976 Olympics. Third in the list is New York’s Madison Square Garden, which cost more than a billion way back in 1968.

Here’s a google map of the ten Most Expensive Stadiums in the world.

Travel Etiquette Tips

Sriharsha Vankadara — Wed, 03 Sep 2008 00:18:00 +0000

The next time you plan to visit one of these ten countries listed by Forbes, make sure you imbibe some quick travel etiquette tips which can make your trip more pleasurable and worth it.

I have put together a Google Map showing general dining and travel tips for the ten most visited countries in the world.