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Distance Between Two Points Calculator

šŸ“ Distance Between Two Points Calculator

Use this calculator to find the distance between two points in a 2D coordinate system. Enter the coordinates below and get an instant result.

Result will appear here…

šŸ“Œ Understanding Distance Between Two Points

The distance between two points in a 2D plane is calculated using the distance formula:

Distance = √((Xā‚‚ – X₁)² + (Yā‚‚ – Y₁)²)

šŸ“Œ Examples of Distance Calculation

Point 1 (X₁, Y₁)Point 2 (Xā‚‚, Yā‚‚)Distance
(1, 2)(4, 6)5
(-2, 3)(3, -1)6.40
(5, 5)(10, 10)7.07

šŸ”§ Practical Applications of Distance Calculation

1. Navigation & GPS: Used to find the shortest route between two locations.

2. Geometry & Engineering: Helps in designing structures and plotting coordinates.

3. Robotics & AI: Essential for object tracking, motion planning, and spatial analysis.

ā“ FAQs

Q1: How do I find the distance between two points?
āœ… Use the formula √((Xā‚‚ – X₁)² + (Yā‚‚ – Y₁)²) to calculate the distance between two points.

Q2: What units should I use?
āœ… The result will be in the same units as the input values (e.g., meters, kilometers, miles).

Q3: Can I use this formula in three dimensions?
āœ… Yes, in 3D, the formula is √((Xā‚‚ – X₁)² + (Yā‚‚ – Y₁)² + (Zā‚‚ – Z₁)²).

Q4: Where is distance calculation used?
āœ… It is widely used in navigation, construction, mapping, and computer graphics.

Q5: How does changing coordinates affect the distance?
āœ… Moving the points farther apart increases the distance, while closer points have a smaller distance.

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