How do I use Waypoints?

This article covers:

How to Set Waypoints & Calculate Distance Between Waypoints.

 

To set a Waypoint. Move the crosshairs to the position you want to save and tap on the Waypoints button.

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Name the Waypoint and hit Save

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Waypoints are then overlayed on the map. If you aren't seeing your saved Waypoints, make sure they are "toggled on" in the Imagery & Overlays menu.

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Click on a Waypoint, and then click the banner with the Waypoint's name to bring up further information.

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From this page: see the Lat/Lon of the position, add notes & edit the Waypoint's name (in red), calculate the distance & heading to another saved Waypoint (in green), or delete the Waypoint using the 3 dots in the top right corner (in blue). Exit the page and return to the map using the X symbol in the top left.

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Calculating distance/heading to another waypoint. Hit Select Point and choose from a list of other saved Waypoints, or your current location.

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Hit Done and the heading/distance to the selected Waypoint will appear in the Distance Calculator box.

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