📠Distance Challenge
How Far Apart
Are Those Countries?
Guess the distance between two countries in kilometres. Score points for accuracy and test how good your mental world map really is.
Distance Challenge
How far apart are these two capitals?
Pick the closest answer.
Keys 1–4 · 15s per round · 10 rounds
Famous World Distances
Distance Challenge FAQ
What countries are farthest apart?
Spain and New Zealand are approximately 19,500 km apart — the two most distant countries on Earth.
What countries are closest across water?
Russia and USA are just 4 km apart at the Diomede Islands. Spain and Morocco are 14 km apart at the Strait of Gibraltar.
How is distance measured in the game?
Straight-line (great circle) distance between the two nearest points of each country, in kilometres.
Does it improve my geography?
Yes — regular play builds an accurate mental world map. Most people underestimate distances in Asia and Africa significantly.
How does scoring work?
Points are awarded based on accuracy — the closer your guess to the real distance, the higher your score.