Distance Formula Calculator
Distance between two points, which is Pythagoras in disguise.
Work out Distance Formula. Distance between two points, which is Pythagoras in disguise. Free, with no account and nothing to download.
Distance between the points
6.708204
√(3² + 6²)
The distance formula is the Pythagorean theorem wearing different clothes. The horizontal gap 3 and the vertical gap 6 are the two legs of a right triangle, and the distance is its hypotenuse: √(9 + 36) = 6.708204.
How the Distance Formula Calculator works
The distance formula is the Pythagorean theorem wearing different clothes. The horizontal and vertical gaps between two points are the legs of a right triangle, and the distance between them is its hypotenuse.
Also known as: distance between two points · euclidean distance calculator · distance formula · coordinate distance calculator
Frequently asked questions
What is the distance formula?
√((x₂−x₁)² + (y₂−y₁)²). It is a² + b² = c² applied to the horizontal and vertical gaps.
Does the order of the points matter?
No. The differences get squared, which discards the sign, so measuring from either end gives the same distance.
How is this related to Pythagoras?
It is the same theorem. Draw a right triangle with one leg horizontal and one vertical between the points, and the distance is the hypotenuse.
What if the points share a coordinate?
The distance is just the difference in the other coordinate. One of the legs is zero, and the triangle collapses to a straight line.
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