Distance Formula and Its Applications

Distance Formula & Applications

Learn to calculate distances between points
and solve real-world geometry problems!

The Distance Formula

d = √[(x₂ - x₁)² + (y₂ - y₁)²]

For any two points P(x₁, y₁) and Q(x₂, y₂)

Based on the Pythagorean Theorem

Distance Calculator

Point 1 (x₁):

Point 1 (y₁):

Point 2 (x₂):

Point 2 (y₂):

Enter coordinates and click Calculate

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📊 Understanding the Distance Formula

The distance formula helps us find the distance between any two points in a coordinate plane using the Pythagorean theorem. Select a demonstration above to begin exploring!