Distance from a Zip Code

I have a list of 500 names with corresponding zip codes and I want Numbers to automatically tell me the distance the person's zip code is from a default zip code. Is there any way to do this so I don't have to put each one individually into Google Maps? Any help is appreciated!

"Once you know the coordinates of the two you can computer a distance by:
assuming LAT is x and LONG is y:
D = sqrt((x1 - x2)^2 + (y1 - y2)^2)
or the square root of the sum of the squares"
Works well if the earth is flat. But it's not, and the Pythagorean equation is a bit too simple.
Here's an example: two pairs of coordinates; both pairs with the same NS difference and the same EW difference in location, measured in degrees and minutes.
Austin to San Diego
San Diego is at N 32° 42' W 117° 10'
Austin is at      N 30° 16' W 97° 44'
Difference:           2° 26', 19° 26'
? to Spokane
Spokane is at N 47° 40' W 117° 26'
- same Difference: 2 26        19 26
? is at             N 45° 14' W 98° 00' (near Aberdeen SD).
x1 and x2 are the same in both cases, as are y1 and y2.
But the 'crow's flight' distance from Austin to Sandiego is 1860 km, and from near Aberdeen to Spokane is 1509 km, using the calculator at http://www.movable-type.co.uk/scripts/latlong.html
Even those are described as 'close enough in most cases, as they're based on the assumption the earth is a (perfect) sphere. Not accounting for the equatorial bulge results in errors of up to 0.3%, according to the site linked above.
The site also includes the necessary equations.
The site also notes that 'for short distances' the Pythagorean calculations 'may be close enough.'
Regards,
Barry

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