Math
Distance Calculator
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Using the Distance Calculator
Finding the direct distance between two points is a standard application of the Pythagorean theorem. This tool provides the straight-line distance for both 2D (x,y) and 3D (x,y,z) coordinate systems, showing you the exact steps used to reach the result.
How it Works
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Enter the coordinates for the starting point.
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Enter the coordinates for the target point.
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Press Calculate to find the Euclidean distance.
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Follow the step-by-step math breakdown in the results panel.
Technical Formula
d = √[(x₂-x₁)² + (y₂-y₁)²]