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Distance Between Two Points Formula

Finds the straight-line distance between two points in a Cartesian plane.

Formula

d = √((x₂ - x₁)² + (y₂ - y₁)²)

Discipline: Mathematics. Result unit: m.

Variables and units

  • d — Distance (m): Distance between the two points
  • x₁ — First X Coordinate (m): X coordinate of the first point
  • y₁ — First Y Coordinate (m): Y coordinate of the first point
  • x₂ — Second X Coordinate (m): X coordinate of the second point
  • y₂ — Second Y Coordinate (m): Y coordinate of the second point