As the crow flies

Pro Tip 1/3

Geographic Distance

Used to describe the shortest path between two points on a map, not considering roads or obstacles.

My school is about 5 miles away from my house as the crow flies.

Pro Tip 2/3

Not Literal

It's not about actual crows flying; it's a figurative way to express distance.

The lake is 2 miles from here as the crow flies, though there's no direct path.

Pro Tip 3/3

Comparing Routes

Highlights the difference between direct distance and the actual travel distance.

It's 30 miles as the crow flies to the city, but 40 miles when driving.