> For the complete documentation index, see [llms.txt](https://docs.distance.tools/llms.txt). Markdown versions of documentation pages are available by appending `.md` to page URLs; this page is available as [Markdown](https://docs.distance.tools/tools/api.md).

# API

Distance API, a powerful distance calculation API for **airline**, **car**, and **maritime** travel. With Distance API, developers can easily integrate **distance calculation functionality** into their applications, allowing users to quickly and accurately determine the distance between waypoints using a variety of travel methods. The API detailed routing information, route segmentation and Country-wise distance breakdown.

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[API Reference](/tools/api/api-reference.md)
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## Account, billing and payment

To access and make requests to Distance API, you must first create an account at [developers.distance.tools](https://developers.distance.tools). We use a white-label solution called **Nadles** to manage account creation, subscription handling, usage tracking, and rate limiting.

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[Getting started](/tools/api/getting-started.md)
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All payments for API access are processed through **Paddle** (paddle.com), our third-party payment provider. Paddle is responsible for handling transactions, including taxes and invoicing. As a result, API customers will receive invoices directly from Paddle when making a purchase. For any payment-related inquiries, please refer to Paddle’s buyer support at [paddle.com/legal-buyers/](https://paddle.com/legal-buyers/).

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[Privacy policy](/legal/privacy-policy.md)
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## Migration

If you require assistance migrating from RapidAPI to our platform, we have prepared a comprehensive migration guide available at [faq/migration](/tools/api/faq/migration-guide.md). This guide provides step-by-step instructions to ensure a smooth transition and addresses common questions you might have during the migration process.

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## Are you ready? Create your developer acount: <a href="#are-you-ready-create-your-developer-acount" id="are-you-ready-create-your-developer-acount"></a>

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