Distance Calculator

Calculate straight-line distance between two locations from latitude and longitude.

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About Distance Calculator

Distance Calculator computes straight-line geodesic distance in kilometers and miles between two coordinates using the Haversine formula.

How to use Distance Calculator

  1. Enter origin latitude and longitude coordinates.
  2. Enter destination latitude and longitude coordinates.
  3. Click Calculate Distance.
  4. Review straight-line distance in kilometers, miles, and nautical miles.

Examples

Origin: London (51.5074, -0.1278), Destination: Paris (48.8566, 2.3522) Result: 343.5 km (213.4 miles / 185.5 nautical miles)

FAQ

What mathematical formula is used to calculate geographic distance?

It uses the Haversine formula to calculate great-circle distances between coordinate points on a spherical Earth model.

Why is driving distance longer than calculated straight-line distance?

Road networks navigate terrain curves and city streets, adding 20% to 40% distance compared to straight-line flight paths.