Definition of distances:
(n) :
(countable) An amount of space between points (often geographical points), usually (but not necessarily) measured along a straight line.
(n) :
(countable) Chiefly in from a distance: a place which is far away or remote; specifically (especially painting), a more remote part of a landscape or view as contrasted with the foreground.
(n) :
(countable) Chiefly with a modifying word: a measure between two points or quantities; a difference, a variance.
(n) :
(countable) An interval or length of time between events.
(n) :
(countable) (figurative) A separation in some way other than space or time.
(n) :
(uncountable) The amount of space between points (often geographical points), usually (but not necessarily) measured along a straight line.