Outdoor Activities ...
As we travel, we like to pursue some of our interests (such as astronomy and bird watching).
When in Mountain View, we use the following websites to find information relevant to Mountain View and the surrounding area.
- Weather ...
- Before heading outdoors, you should check the weather:
- The National Weather Service forecast for Mountain View
- Astronomy & Satellites ...
- Whether using binoculars, a small telescope or the naked-eye, the Heavens-Above website can help you to find your way around the night-time sky. In addition to detailed sky charts, their website will help you find planets, asteriods, comets, satellites and their tracks across the sky.
- To give accurate results, Heavens-Above requires the latitude and longitude of your location. As a starting point, when we link to Heavens-Above, we pass this GPS location for Mountain View:
- 39.774777, -105.056710
- Once you're on the Heavens-Above website, you can improve its accuracy by giving a more precise longitude and latitude as your actual position.
- The Heavens-Above Website, centered on Mountain View
- Bird Watching ...
- We enjoy finding new spots for bird watching and we use the eBird website for local sighting reports and to help identify hotspots.
- The eBird website is organized on a county-by-county basis. We have selected Jefferson County as the starting point when you click on the link below:
- eBird sighting report for Jefferson County
- Since Mountain View is near Adams County and also Denver County, we have provided a link to their eBird sighting reports:
- eBird sighting report for Adams County
- eBird sighting report for Denver County
- Waymarking ...
- Looking for somewhere out of the ordinary? Find a unique place and want to share it with others? Then it's time to visit Waymarking.com:
- Waymark.com
Communities Also Named Mountain View ...
We found 72 communities that share the name Mountain View.
There are three communities within Colorado that are also named Mountain View.
Beyond Colorado, we know of another 69 communities that are located throughout in the United States and Canada. Of these 69 communities, 68 are located in the United States and six are in Canada.
- Communities Located In Colorado ...
- El Paso County
- We found mention of this community, but have little information.<1> For the information that we do have, please visit our profile page for the Colorado community of Mountain View [El Paso County].
- Larimer County
- This Mountain View is located in Larimer County and lies 56 miles [90.1 km]<2> to the north of the Mountain View that is located in Jefferson County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Larimer County community of Mountain View.
- Montrose County
- This Mountain View is located in Montrose County and lies 209 miles [336.4 km]<2> to the west southwest of the Mountain View that is located in Jefferson County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Montrose County community of Mountain View.
- El Paso County
- Communities Elsewhere In North America ...
- Alabama
- Blount County
- This Mountain View is located in Blount County and lies 1,107 miles [1,781.5 km]<2> to the east southeast of the Mountain View that is located in Jefferson County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Blount County community of Mountain View.
- Marshall County
- This Mountain View is located in Marshall County and lies 1,098 miles [1,767.1 km] to the east southeast of the Mountain View that is located in Jefferson County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Marshall County community of Mountain View.
- Alaska
- This Mountain View lies 2,386 miles [3,839.9 km]<2> to the northwest of the Mountain View that is located in Jefferson County.
- Alberta
- This Mountain View lies 770 miles [1,239.2 km]<2> to the north northwest of the Mountain View that is located in Jefferson County.
- Arizona
- Cochise County
- We found mention of this community, but have little information.<1> For the information that we do have, please visit our profile page for the Arizona community of Mountain View [Cochise County].
- Pima County
- This Mountain View is located in Pima County and lies 621 miles [999.4 km]<2> to the south southwest of the Mountain View that is located in Jefferson County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Pima County community of Mountain View.
- Arkansas
- Stone County
- This Mountain View is located in Stone County and lies 754 miles [1,213.4 km]<2> to the east southeast of the Mountain View that is located in Jefferson County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Stone County community of Mountain View.
- California
- Contra Costa County
- This Mountain View is located in Contra Costa County and lies 923 miles [1,485.4 km]<2> to the west of the Mountain View that is located in Jefferson County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Contra Costa County community of Mountain View.
- Kern County
- We found mention of this community, but have little information.<1> For the information that we do have, please visit our profile page for the California community of Mountain View [Kern County].
- Los Angeles County
- We found mention of this community, but have little information. For the information that we do have, please visit our profile page for the California community of Mountain View [Los Angeles County].
- San Bernardino County
- This Mountain View is located in San Bernardino County and lies 767 miles [1,234.4 km] to the west southwest of the Mountain View that is located in Jefferson County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the San Bernardino County community of Mountain View.
- San Diego County
- This Mountain View is located in San Diego County and lies 829 miles [1,334.1 km] to the west southwest of the Mountain View that is located in Jefferson County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the San Diego County community of Mountain View.
- Santa Clara County
- This Mountain View is located in Santa Clara County and lies 932 miles [1,499.9 km] to the west of the Mountain View that is located in Jefferson County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Santa Clara County community of Mountain View.
- Georgia
- Clayton County
- This Mountain View is located in Clayton County and lies 1,216 miles [1,957 km]<2> to the east southeast of the Mountain View that is located in Jefferson County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Clayton County community of Mountain View.
- Walker County
- This Mountain View is located in Walker County and lies 1,131 miles [1,820.2 km] to the east southeast of the Mountain View that is located in Jefferson County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Walker County community of Mountain View.
- Hawaii
- This Mountain View lies 3,260 miles [5,246.5 km]<2> to the west of the Mountain View that is located in Jefferson County.
- Idaho
- Ada County
- We found mention of this community, but have little information.<1> For the information that we do have, please visit our profile page for the Idaho community of Mountain View [Ada County].
- Maryland
- Carroll County
- This Mountain View is located in Carroll County and lies 1,485 miles [2,389.9 km]<2> to the east of the Mountain View that is located in Jefferson County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Carroll County community of Mountain View.
- Frederick County
- This Mountain View is located in Frederick County and lies 1,461 miles [2,351.3 km] to the east of the Mountain View that is located in Jefferson County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Frederick County community of Mountain View.
- Missouri
- Benton County
- This community is historic<3> and although located in Benton County, we don't know where within the county.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Benton County community of Mountain View.
- Howell County
- This Mountain View is located in Howell County and lies 747 miles [1,202.2 km]<2> to the east of the Mountain View that is located in Jefferson County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Howell County community of Mountain View.
- Montana
- Lake County
- This community is historic<3> and we have very little information. For the information that we do have, please visit our profile page for the Montana community of Mountain View [Lake County].
- Stillwater County
- This Mountain View is located in Stillwater County and lies 459 miles [738.7 km]<2> to the north northwest of the Mountain View that is located in Jefferson County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Stillwater County community of Mountain View.
- Nevada
- Mineral County
- This community is historic<3> and we have very little information. For the information that we do have, please visit our profile page for the Nevada community of Mountain View [Mineral County].
- Nye County
- This community is historic and although located in Nye County, we don't know where within the county.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Nye County community of Mountain View.
- New Brunswick
- This Mountain View lies 1,936 miles [3,115.7 km]<2> to the east northeast of the Mountain View that is located in Jefferson County.
- New Jersey
- Passaic County
- This Mountain View is located in Passaic County and lies 1,613 miles [2,595.9 km]<2> to the east northeast of the Mountain View that is located in Jefferson County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Passaic County community of Mountain View.
- New Mexico
- Chaves County
- This Mountain View is located in Chaves County and lies 445 miles [716.2 km]<2> to the south of the Mountain View that is located in Jefferson County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Chaves County community of Mountain View.
- Luna County
- This community is historic<3> and although located in Luna County, we don't know where within the county.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Luna County community of Mountain View.
- New York
- Franklin County
- This Mountain View is located in Franklin County and lies 1,606 miles [2,584.6 km]<2> to the east northeast of the Mountain View that is located in Jefferson County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Franklin County community of Mountain View.
- Rensselaer County
- This Mountain View is located in Rensselaer County and lies 1,633 miles [2,628.1 km] to the east northeast of the Mountain View that is located in Jefferson County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Rensselaer County community of Mountain View.
- North Carolina
- Buncombe County
- This Mountain View is located in Buncombe County and lies 1,264 miles [2,034.2 km]<2> to the east of the Mountain View that is located in Jefferson County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Buncombe County community of Mountain View.
- Catawba County
- This Mountain View is located in Catawba County and lies 1,319 miles [2,122.7 km] to the east of the Mountain View that is located in Jefferson County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Catawba County community of Mountain View.
- Gaston County
- This Mountain View is located in Gaston County and lies 1,334 miles [2,146.9 km] to the east of the Mountain View that is located in Jefferson County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Gaston County community of Mountain View.
- Orange County
- This Mountain View is located in Orange County and lies 1,432 miles [2,304.6 km] to the east of the Mountain View that is located in Jefferson County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Orange County community of Mountain View.
- Stokes County
- This Mountain View is located in Stokes County and lies 1,362 miles [2,191.9 km] to the east of the Mountain View that is located in Jefferson County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Stokes County community of Mountain View.
- Transylvania County
- This Mountain View is located in Transylvania County and lies 1,259 miles [2,026.2 km] to the east of the Mountain View that is located in Jefferson County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Transylvania County community of Mountain View.
- Warren County
- We found mention of this community, but have little information.<1> For the information that we do have, please visit our profile page for the North Carolina community of Mountain View [Warren County].
- Ohio
- Lake County
- This Mountain View is located in Lake County and lies 1,243 miles [2,000.4 km]<2> to the east northeast of the Mountain View that is located in Jefferson County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Lake County community of Mountain View.
- Oklahoma
- Kiowa County
- This Mountain View is located in Kiowa County and lies 472 miles [759.6 km]<2> to the southeast of the Mountain View that is located in Jefferson County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Kiowa County community of Mountain View.
- Ontario
- This Mountain View lies 1,445 miles [2,325.5 km]<2> to the east northeast of the Mountain View that is located in Jefferson County.
- Oregon
- Jackson County
- This community is historic<3> and we have very little information. For the information that we do have, please visit our profile page for the Oregon community of Mountain View [Jackson County].
- Pennsylvania
- Dauphin County
- This Mountain View is located in Dauphin County and lies 1,488 miles [2,394.7 km]<2> to the east of the Mountain View that is located in Jefferson County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Dauphin County community of Mountain View.
- Quebec
- We found mention of this community, but have little information.<1> For the information that we do have, please visit our profile page for the Quebec community of Mountain View.
- South Carolina
- Spartanburg County
- This Mountain View is located in Spartanburg County and lies 1,304 miles [2,098.6 km]<2> to the east of the Mountain View that is located in Jefferson County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Spartanburg County community of Mountain View.
- Tennessee
- Coffee County
- We found mention of this community, but have little information.<1> For the information that we do have, please visit our profile page for the Tennessee community of Mountain View [Coffee County].
- Rhea County
- This Mountain View is located in Rhea County and lies 1,131 miles [1,820.2 km]<2> to the east of the Mountain View that is located in Jefferson County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Rhea County community of Mountain View.
- Scott County
- This Mountain View is located in Scott County and lies 1,134 miles [1,825 km] to the east of the Mountain View that is located in Jefferson County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Scott County community of Mountain View.
- Sullivan County
- We found mention of this community, but have little information. For the information that we do have, please visit our profile page for the Tennessee community of Mountain View [Sullivan County].
- Texas
- El Paso County
- This Mountain View is located in El Paso County and lies 551 miles [886.7 km]<2> to the south of the Mountain View that is located in Jefferson County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the El Paso County community of Mountain View.
- Hill County
- This Mountain View is located in Hill County and lies 691 miles [1,112.1 km] to the southeast of the Mountain View that is located in Jefferson County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Hill County community of Mountain View.
- Travis County
- Although located in Travis County, we don't know the location within the county.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Travis County community of Mountain View.
- Utah
- Davis County
- This Mountain View is located in Davis County and lies 372 miles [598.7 km]<2> to the west northwest of the Mountain View that is located in Jefferson County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Davis County community of Mountain View.
- Virginia
- Giles County
- This Mountain View is located in Giles County and lies 1,324 miles [2,130.8 km]<2> to the east of the Mountain View that is located in Jefferson County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Giles County community of Mountain View.
- King George County
- We found mention of this community, but have little information.<1> For the information that we do have, please visit our profile page for the Virginia community of Mountain View [King George County].
- Montgomery County
- This Mountain View is located in Montgomery County and lies 1,336 miles [2,150.1 km] to the east of the Mountain View that is located in Jefferson County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Montgomery County community of Mountain View.
- Pulaski County
- This Mountain View is located in Pulaski County and lies 1,330 miles [2,140.4 km] to the east of the Mountain View that is located in Jefferson County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Pulaski County community of Mountain View.
- Roanoke City
- This Mountain View is located in Roanoke City and lies 1,362 miles [2,191.9 km] to the east of the Mountain View that is located in Jefferson County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Roanoke City community of Mountain View.
- Roanoke County
- This Mountain View is located in Roanoke County and lies 1,362 miles [2,191.9 km] to the east of the Mountain View that is located in Jefferson County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Roanoke County community of Mountain View.
- Rockbridge County
- This Mountain View is located in Rockbridge County and lies 1,385 miles [2,228.9 km] to the east of the Mountain View that is located in Jefferson County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Rockbridge County community of Mountain View.
- Salem City
- This Mountain View is located in Salem City and lies 1,356 miles [2,182.3 km] to the east of the Mountain View that is located in Jefferson County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Salem City community of Mountain View.
- Stafford County
- We found mention of this community, but have little information. For the information that we do have, please visit our profile page for the Virginia community of Mountain View [Stafford County].
- Warren County
- This Mountain View is located in Warren County and lies 1,432 miles [2,304.6 km] to the east of the Mountain View that is located in Jefferson County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Warren County community of Mountain View.
- Washington County
- We found mention of this community, but have little information. For the information that we do have, please visit our profile page for the Virginia community of Mountain View [Washington County].
- Washington
- Asotin County
- This Mountain View is located in Asotin County and lies 755 miles [1,215.1 km]<2> to the northwest of the Mountain View that is located in Jefferson County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Asotin County community of Mountain View.
- Whatcom County
- This Mountain View is located in Whatcom County and lies 1,068 miles [1,718.8 km] to the northwest of the Mountain View that is located in Jefferson County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Whatcom County community of Mountain View.
- West Virginia
- Preston County
- This Mountain View is located in Preston County and lies 1,341 miles [2,158.1 km]<2> to the east of the Mountain View that is located in Jefferson County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Preston County community of Mountain View.
- Wyoming
- Natrona County
- This Mountain View is located in Natrona County and lies 223 miles [358.9 km]<2> to the north northwest of the Mountain View that is located in Jefferson County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Natrona County community of Mountain View.
- Uinta County
- This Mountain View is located in Uinta County and lies 295 miles [474.8 km] to the west northwest of the Mountain View that is located in Jefferson County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Uinta County community of Mountain View.
- Alabama
Curious and Interesting Names Near Mountain View ...
As we travel, we always see a community with a name that gives pause. While there are names which are interesting or familiar, some catch our attention or strike our fancy. We always wonder about such a name. If time permits and the community is not too far, we'll usually try to make a side-trip.
- Daniels Garden
(4 miles [6.4 km] to the southwest)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Daniels Garden have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Daniels Garden
- Daniels Garden is located in Jefferson County
- Edgewater
(Less than 2 miles to the south)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Edgewater have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Edgewater
- Edgewater is located in Jefferson County
- Population from the 2020 Census: 5,393 people
- Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Edgewater <5>
- Five Points
(4 miles [6.4 km] to the east)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Five Points have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Five Points
- Five Points is located in Denver County
- Green Valley
(2 miles [3.2 km] to the west)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Green Valley have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Green Valley
- Green Valley is located in Jefferson County
- Hackberry Hills
(3 miles [4.8 km] to the north)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Hackberry Hills have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Hackberry Hills
- Hackberry Hills is located in Jefferson County
- Harris Park
(4 miles [6.4 km] to the north)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Harris Park have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Harris Park
- Harris Park is located in Adams County
- Hidden Creek Park
(4 miles [6.4 km] to the north)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Hidden Creek Park have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Hidden Creek Park
- Hidden Creek Park is located in Adams County
- Hidden Lake
(3 miles [4.8 km] to the northeast)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Hidden Lake have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Hidden Lake
- Hidden Lake is located in Adams County
- Lakeview
(Less than 2 miles to the northwest) - Paramount Heights
(3 miles [4.8 km] to the west)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Paramount Heights have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Paramount Heights
- Paramount Heights is located in Jefferson County
- Park Slope
(2 miles [3.2 km] to the northwest)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Park Slope have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Park Slope
- Park Slope is located in Jefferson County
- Rainbow Ridge
(4 miles [6.4 km] to the west)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Rainbow Ridge have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Rainbow Ridge
- Rainbow Ridge is located in Jefferson County
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- Rolling Hills
(3 miles [4.8 km] to the west)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Rolling Hills have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Rolling Hills
- Rolling Hills is located in Jefferson County
- Scenic Heights
(3 miles [4.8 km] to the northwest)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Scenic Heights have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Scenic Heights
- Scenic Heights is located in Jefferson County
- Skyline Vista
(4 miles [6.4 km] to the northeast)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Skyline Vista have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Skyline Vista
- Skyline Vista is located in Adams County
- Twin Lakes
(4 miles [6.4 km] to the northeast)- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Twin Lakes
- Twin Lakes is located in Adams County
- Utah Junction
(3 miles [4.8 km] to the northeast)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Utah Junction have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Utah Junction
- Utah Junction is located in Adams County
- Wildwood
(2 miles [3.2 km] to the west)
- Rolling Hills
How Far From Mountain View to ...
We spend a lot of time looking through Gazetteers & Almanacs that were published in the late 1800's and early 1900's. Many of the Gazetteers include the distance from a town such as Mountain View to various places of note, such as the White House.
With a nod to our favorite Gazetteers, the straight-line distance beginning in Mountain View and extending to:
- Golden, which is the Seat of Jefferson County, lies just to the West.
- Denver, which is the State Capital of Colorado, lies just to the east southeast (ESE).
- The White House (Washington, DC) is 1,491 miles [2,399.5 km]<2> to the east (E). If you could drive a straight line from Mountain View to White House, with an average speed<6>of 63 miles [101.4 km] per hour, it would take most of three days to make the trip. A comfortable walk of 2.2 miles [3.5 km] per hour would take 85 days. A horse and buggy averaging 3.2 miles [5.1 km] per hour would take 59 days.
- The shortest distance<7> to Jerusalem (specifically the Temple Mount and the Dome of the Rock) is 6,873 miles [11,061 km] and it lies to the north northeast (NNE).<8>
- The distance to the Great Mosque of Mecca (specifically the Ka'bah - or Kaaba ) is 7,635 miles [12,287.3 km] and it lies to the north northeast (NNE).<9>
- The distance to Saint Peter's Basilica (The Vatican) is 5,566 miles [8,957.6 km] and it lies to the northeast (NE).<10>
Off-the-Road Links ...
Unfortunately, we don't know of a website for Mountain View. If you can help, please contact us through our Feedback Page.
The official website for Jefferson County: www.co.jefferson.co.us/
The official website for State of Colorado: https://www.colorado.gov/
Footnotes ...
| <1> | If we encounter the name of what might be a community, our methodology is to add that name to our Gazetteer as a placeholder. As we find more information about that community, it will be added to our Gazetteer. Just as a reminder: Our definition of a community is rather broad and includes those places (or areas) where several families lived and had a name which identified that place. For example, you might hear somebody say that they are going over to Rock Creek to see Pete ... Rock Creek is just a gas station and a couple of homes at the crossroads. While it might not be on the map, everybody in the area knows it by that name. Places of interest include buildings at a crossroad, several families clustered in a hollow or maybe the location of a way station. It also includes places like mines, lumber camps, ferry crossings, etc. The community might still exist, is now gone or only existed for just a short period of time. Also keep in mind that Mountain View could have been on the original document by mistake, misspelled, the original/alternate name of a community that we've listed elsewhere or was placed in the wrong county. Sometimes a post office or train station would have a different name than the community where it's located, so two names might be referring to the same community - we're working to straighten it all out. |
| <2> | Our distances are not driving distances, but are calculated as a 'point-to-point' distance. A straight line distance ignores things like rivers, canyons, lakes, et cetera - it's truly a line drawn from Point A (ie- Mountain View) to Point B.Our distance measurements begin at a specific point in Mountain View. The point we use is located at these GPS coordinates - Latitude: 39.7748, Longitude: -105.0567 In this case, the coordinates for Mountain View have been provided by the Geographic Names Information System (GNIS). |
| <3> | We use the term 'Historic' broadly and it generally means that the community no longer exists. However, it can also mean that the community might still exist, but was significantly larger or had a more 'official' existence in the past than it does now. Unfortunately our sources of data have proven to be unreliable. If you can provide us with more specific information about Mountain View, please let us know so that we can improve our accuracy. |
| <4> | The location has been supplied by the Geographic Names Information System - which is maintained by the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS). While these values should be definitive, we found that accuracy can vary and you should double-check the location if accuracy is required. |
| <5> | While we're fans and frequent users of TripAdvisor, you should know that we're also members of the TripAdvisor affiliate program. |
| <6> | While we have tried to pick reasonable speeds, the rate of travel is very theoretical - obstacles like fences, hills, lakes, river crossings and rest stops have been ignored. When we say 'Days' of travel, we're assuming 8 hours of travel per day. |
| <7> | The shortest line can be visualized by stretching a string on a Globe from Point A to Point B - this is known as a Great Circle Route. Where you might expect the shortest route from Mountain View to the Middle East to be East and South, the Great Circle Route actually lies to the North and East. |
| <8> | The calculated bearing (or angle) to Jerusalem is 326.584 degrees. |
| <9> | The calculated bearing (or angle) to Mecca is 325.109 degrees. |
| <10> | The calculated bearing (or angle) to the Vatican is 318.004 degrees. |