Distance as the crow flies

Straight-line navigation is a navigation mode that indicates the direction of the destination without calculating a specific route.

Unlike traditional navigation, it does not follow streets, sidewalks, or crosswalks. It works like a compass: it shows you where the destination is relative to your current location.

This type of navigation is offered when no reliable route is available.

In short, straight-line navigation does not indicate the path to follow, but rather the direction to head in.