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Published: 2024-09-27T23:29:52+02:00

Version 0.9.0 of the OpenStreetMap tool for Open WebUI integrates OpenRouteService (ORS) for more accurate results. Travel distances between locations are calculated more precisely, rather than relying solely on “as the crow flies” measurements.

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Haversine Distance

By default, the OSM tool uses a straightforward distance calculation method, known as “Haversine distance,” which can be misleading in real-world scenarios. The Haversine distance is the direct distance between two points on a sphere (Earth, in our case)..

For example, two points might be close by geographically but could take a significantly longer time to reach due to roads, traffic, and other factors. Integrating ORS helps overcome this by providing actual travel distances based on real road networks.

How to Enable ORS in the Tool

Go to the OpenRouteService website.

Sign up for a free ORS account and log in. Once logged in, navigate to the API token section and create a new token. This token will be used to authenticate your requests to ORS.

In the tool’s configuration settings, you’ll find field for the ORS API Key. Enter your API key here, and now the tool will use ORS routing to calculate more accurate distances!

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