Step-by-Step Guide

  1. Select Distance Type:
    • In the dropdown menu, choose the type of distance you want to calculate:
      • 2D Distance: Calculates distance between two points on a 2D plane.
      • 3D Distance: Calculates distance between two points in 3D space.
      • Latitude/Longitude Distance: Calculates distance between two geographic locations using latitude and longitude coordinates.
  2. Enter the Required Inputs:
    • The input fields change based on the selected distance type.

    For 2D Distance:

    • Enter the coordinates of the two points (X1, Y1) and (X2, Y2).

    For 3D Distance:

    • Enter the coordinates of the two points in 3D space (X1, Y1, Z1) and (X2, Y2, Z2).

    For Latitude/Longitude Distance:

    • Enter the coordinates of two locations in latitude and longitude (Latitude 1, Longitude 1) and (Latitude 2, Longitude 2).
    • Ensure the coordinates are in decimal degrees format (e.g., 37.7749 for Latitude).
  3. Calculate the Distance:
    • Click the Calculate Distance button to display the result. The distance will appear below, formatted as “Distance: X units.”
  4. Clear Fields:
    • Click the Clear button to reset all input fields and the result, allowing you to start a new calculation.

Example Usage

  • Example 1 (2D Distance):
    • Select 2D Distance from the dropdown.
    • Enter X1 = 1, Y1 = 2, X2 = 4, Y2 = 6.
    • Click Calculate Distance. The result shows the distance between these two points on a 2D plane.
  • Example 2 (Latitude/Longitude Distance):
    • Select Latitude/Longitude Distance from the dropdown.
    • Enter Latitude 1 = 37.7749, Longitude 1 = -122.4194 (San Francisco).
    • Enter Latitude 2 = 34.0522, Longitude 2 = -118.2437 (Los Angeles).
    • Click Calculate Distance to find the geographic distance between these locations.

With this calculator, you can easily switch between distance types and quickly obtain accurate distance calculations.