Measuring Distances - Garmin G500 Pilot's Manual

3.3.8

Measuring Distances

The "Measure Bearing/Distance" function provides a quick and easy method
to determine the bearing and distance between any two points on the Navigation
Map.
1) While viewing one of the Navigation Map pages of the Map page group, press
MENU.
2) Turn the large or small MFD knobs to highlight "Measure Bearing/
Distance" and then press ENT.
Figure 3-10 Navigation Map Measure Distance Function
3) Your present position will be marked as the starting reference point. To choose a
different starting reference point, turn the large or small MFD knobs to desired
point and press ENT.
Figure 3-11 Measure Distance Starting Reference Point
4) Turn the large or small MFD knobs to move the cursor to a reference point. The
distance and bearing is displayed at the top of the display.
Distance and Bearing Between Start and End Points
3-10
Figure 3-12 Bearing/Distance Measurement
Garmin G500 Pilot's Guide
Ending Reference
Point position
Ending Reference Point
Starting Reference Point
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