Radius Map Tool - Draw a Circle with a Radius on the Map

What is a Radius Map Tool?

The radius map tool is a feature that allows you to select a point on the map and draw a circle with that point as its center. The radius map tool on onlinecompass.net displays the radius of the circle you are drawing, free of charge and in real-time. After drawing the circle, by hovering the mouse over the center, the tool provides the radius of the drawn circle, the area of the circle, and the geographic coordinates (latitude and longitude) of the circle's center.

If the radius of the drawn circle is less than 1000 meters, the tool shows the radius in meters and miles at the center. If the radius exceeds 1000 meters, it displays the radius in kilometers and miles. The area of the drawn circle is also shown in both square kilometers and square miles.

How to Draw a Circle Using the Radius Map Tool?

To draw a circle using the radius map tool on this page, follow these steps:

Step 1: Click on the black circle icon in the upper left part of the map to activate circle drawing mode.

Step 2: Select a point on the map as the center of the circle by clicking on the map. Adjust the radius of the circle by moving the mouse or using the keyboard.

Step 3: Once you have drawn the circle with the desired radius, release the mouse button or lift your finger.

Note: If you click on the black circle icon in the map toolbar but decide to stop drawing the circle, simply click on the Cancel option to exit circle drawing mode.

How to Increase or Decrease the Radius of the Circle You Draw?

To increase or decrease the radius of the circle you draw on the desktop, follow these steps:

1. Click on the small circle located on the perimeter of the circle you drew and hold it.
2. While holding the small circle, move your mouse to adjust the radius. Moving the mouse outward increases the radius, while moving it inward decreases the radius.

Release the mouse button once you have adjusted the circle to the desired radius.

Can I Draw a Circle Radius from My Current Location?

Yes, to draw a circle radius from your current location, follow these steps:

1. Set the "Location services" button to ON mode. Your current location will be marked with a blue icon on the map.
2. Click on the black circle icon in the map toolbar.
3. Click on your location point and draw a circle with the desired radius.

Can I Draw Multiple Circles on the Map Using This Tool?

Yes, you can draw multiple circles on the map using this tool. To do this, follow these steps:

1. Click on the colored circle icon to activate the circle drawing mode.
2. Repeat the steps for drawing a circle for each new circle you want to draw.

Can I Delete Circles I Draw on the Map Using This Tool?

Yes, you can delete circles using this tool. To do so:

1. Click on the trash can icon in the map toolbar.
2. Click on the circle you want to delete. The circle will be removed from the map.
3. To save the changes to the map, click on the Save

To delete all circles on the map, use the Clear All option.

Note: If you click on the trash can icon but decide not to delete any circles, click on the Cancel option to exit the circle deletion mode.

Can I Draw Circles on a Location Other Than My Current Location on the Map?

Yes, you can draw circles on a location other than your current location. To do this:

1. Click on the search icon in the top right corner of the map.
2. Enter the name of the desired area (such as a city, state, or country) and select your location from the suggested results.
3. The map will then display the area you selected.

You can now draw circles on this new section of map.

Can I Share Circles I Draw on the Map Using This Tool?

Yes, you can share the circles you draw on the map. To do this:

1. Click on the share button on the page.
2. A popup will be displayed. Select the application to which you want to transfer the data.
3. Latitude and longitude information, along with the radius of each drawn circle, will be shared. A link to a map displaying the circles you have drawn will also be provided.

Can I Zoom In/Out on the Map to Draw a Circle?

Yes, you can zoom in or out on the map to draw a circle. To do this:

• Click the + button on the map toolbar to zoom in.
• Click the - button on the map toolbar to zoom out.

Can I Make the Map Full Screen to Draw a Circle?

Yes, you can view the map in full screen by clicking the View Fullscreen button on the map toolbar.

When Do We Use a Radius Map?

A radius map is used in various situations to define and visualize a circular area around a specific point. Some common uses include:

• Finding Nearby Places: Radius maps help locate the nearest facilities such as restaurants, hospitals, and gas stations. They are also useful for people looking to rent a house near a particular area, as drawing a radius map helps them understand the proximity of the location they are considering.
• Tourism: Tourists can use radius maps to find attractions, landmarks, and points of interest within a certain distance from their hotel or current location.
• Search and Rescue: In emergency situations, such as a plane crash, radius maps help define the search area around the crash site. Based on the last known coordinates of the plane, search teams can create radius zones to systematically cover the surrounding area.