To measure distance on Google Earth on a PC, open the Google Earth application first. Then, go to Tools, select Ruler, and tick the Mouse Navigation checkbox. Then, use your mouse to mark two spots.

Google Earth has historic street view now and just in case you don't feel old enough already, it's to celebrate its 20th birthday. News. By James Bentley published 26 June 2025 ...

Google Earth, the interactive digital globe known for its sweeping satellite views and exquisite 3D flyovers, is turning 20 years old this month.

Yes, we've been able to time-travel around our cities and previous homes for years now on Google Maps, but Google Earth feels like a natural home for the feature, given its more immersive 3D views ...

(Image credit: Google) Historical Street View: You can already play with historical Street View in Maps, but starting June 24, the "time travel feature" will be available directly in Google Earth ...

Google Earth VR doesn’t run natively on the Quest, though. You’ll need a VR-capable PC with a decent GPU and either a USB-C cable or decent router for wireless streaming.