Using GPS (iphone) to measure 1000 yards?

[BaileyMoto]

I assume using GPS to measure such a distance would be relatively accurate? I found a very simple app called "Distance". No navigation/B.S. bells and whistles, just a distance between 2 points. While acquiring signal (mind you, I am in Dubai at the moment with a building blocking a good majority of the sky), it suggests that I am within a 5m accuracy.

Do you see anything wrong with using such a thing to measure target distances? My Leupold range finder is lucky to hit 600m, let alone smaller torso sized targets at such a range.

 

[Chiller]

Re: Using GPS (iphone) to measure 1000 yards?

not an issue.

1002.5 vs 997.5 m is not going to be the reason you make or miss that shot.

 

[BaileyMoto]

Re: Using GPS (iphone) to measure 1000 yards?

<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: Chiller</div><div class="ubbcode-body">not an issue.

1002.5 vs 997.5 m is not going to be the reason you make or miss that shot. </div></div>

Just wasn't sure if such a solution was actually accurate enough. I suppose the GPS chip in these things have to be fairly accurate, eh? Also wondering if anyone else used GPS to measure distances for such a use.

In case anyone else is interested in such an app:

 

[TresMon]

Re: Using GPS (iphone) to measure 1000 yards?

Also if they have "maps ruler" from google for iphone that might be an even better way to go.

You can see an aerial/satellite photo of your AO. Touch the pic where your at, it makes a dot. Touch where your trgt is and it makes a dot and instantly tells you the yardage or meters between. It works wicked good on an Android phone I have. Within 7 yards on my local 1000yard air strip according to my Leica laser.