Search in miles, kilometres, or both

People phrase the same task in different units: some search for a radius map in miles, others for one in kilometres. The toggle above keeps both readings honest. Five miles is about 8.05 km, and the labels update the moment you switch, so a saved link always means the same geography whichever unit the reader prefers.

Three distances people draw most

A 1 km circle is a comfortable walking radius around a meeting point. A 5 km radius matches many delivery zones and “near me” planning tasks. A 10-mile radius is the classic commute and weekend-trip boundary: about 16.1 km. Start from a preset chip, then drag the slider until the circle matches the journey you have in mind.

Radius map questions, answered

Is the radius map really free to use?

Yes. The radius map is free to open, click, customise, and download as a PNG. There are no credits, watermarks, or accounts. The only limits are the map tiles themselves: the same generous tile quota your own browser session would normally use.

How accurate is the radius circle?

The circle is a straight-line (great-circle) distance calculated on a spherical Earth model, so it is accurate to well within map-zoom levels for everyday planning. It is not driving distance, and it is not a surveying product. Treat small radii as approximate when every metre matters.

Can I enter coordinates instead of clicking the map?

Yes. Clicking is the fastest option, but any share link with lat and lng parameters restores the same centre. Copy the link after positioning the circle, then reopen it later or send it to someone else.

How do I draw a radius in miles?

Switch the unit toggle to Miles before choosing a value. The circle keeps the same geography; only the labels change. A 5-mile radius is about 8.05 km, which the map shows once you toggle back to kilometres.

How do I draw a 5 km radius?

Set the distance to 5 and keep Kilometres selected. Five kilometres is a common delivery and walking-distance planning radius, roughly 3.1 miles.

Can I share my radius map with someone?

Yes. Copy share link encodes the centre, radius, unit, colour, and zoom into the URL. Anyone opening it sees the same view, and the link never expires because nothing is stored on a server.

Does the tool track my location?

No. Use my location only asks your browser for a one-time position to centre the map. Coordinates stay in your tab unless you copy a share link, and the page never sends them to LocateKit servers.

Why does the circle look like an oval on some maps?

Web maps stretch geography near the poles (Mercator projection). The underlying data is still a true circle on the globe; the map tiles themselves distort its on-screen shape at high latitudes.