Postcode / ZIP Lookup & Distance

Free client-side postcode and ZIP code distance calculator. Calculate straight-line, driving estimates, and radius proximity matrix.

Haversine Great-Circle Formula
5 Countries US, UK, CA, AU, EU
100% Offline Zero API Latency
Road & Transit Logistics Estimator

Point-to-Point Postal Distance

Select or search postal codes/ZIPs for origin and destination to calculate straight-line geodesic distance, estimated driving miles, transit times, and time zone deltas.

New York, NY (10001) Lat: 40.7505, Lon: -73.9934 | UTC-5
Los Angeles, CA (90001) Lat: 33.9731, Lon: -118.2479 | UTC-8
Popular Hub Pairs:
2,445 mi Straight-Line Miles
3,936 km Kilometers
2,125 nm Nautical Miles
~2,787 mi Est. Driving Road Miles

Logistics & Travel Assessment

Estimated Drive Time: ~41 hrs (Continuous Highway)
Ground Parcel Transit: 4 - 5 Business Days
Time Zone Difference: 3 Hours Offset
Compass Heading: 261° (West-Southwest)

About this tool

How to use it

  1. Enter a starting Postcode or ZIP Code (e.g. 10001, SW1A 1AA, 90210, M5V 2T6) into Point A.
  2. Enter the destination Postcode or ZIP Code into Point B, or select from the pre-populated quick city hubs.
  3. Inspect the calculated geodesic distance in miles, kilometers, and nautical miles via the client-side Haversine formula.
  4. Review estimated driving road distance, typical courier parcel delivery transit times, and time zone offsets.
  5. Switch to the 'Radius Proximity Finder' tab to discover all neighboring postal zones within a 10 to 100-mile perimeter.

Why it matters

Logistics managers, eCommerce store owners, field service dispatchers, and business travelers frequently need instant postal code distance checks, delivery radius evaluations, and driving estimates without paying expensive mapping API subscriptions or waiting for slow external lookups.

When to use it

Use when determining courier delivery charge zones, verifying local service coverage territories, calculating mileage reimbursement rates, or estimating regional parcel transit times.

Common questions

Does this postal distance calculator require an external mapping API or key?

No. The entire centroid database and geodesic Haversine distance engine run 100% locally inside your browser with zero network dependencies.

What countries and postal formats are supported?

The built-in database covers prominent postal codes and metropolitan centroids across the United States (5-digit ZIPs), United Kingdom (outward & full postcodes), Canada (FSA codes), Australia (4-digit postcodes), and European capitals.

What is the difference between straight-line distance and driving distance?

Straight-line distance is the exact spherical great-circle arc calculated via the Haversine formula. The estimated driving distance incorporates an empirical road routing detour factor (typically 1.25x to 1.35x).

Can I search by city or district name as well as postal code?

Yes. The search input automatically matches postal codes, city names, states/provinces, and administrative regions.