Distance Formula Calculator

Enter two points (x1, y1) and (x2, y2) to calculate the straight-line distance between them.

Result will appear here.
Metric Value

The tool uses the 2D distance formula based on the Pythagorean theorem.

Privacy: calculations run locally in your browser. No coordinates are stored or transmitted.

How it works

Distance between two points:
d = √((x2−x1)² + (y2−y1)²)

Examples

  • (1, 2) to (4, 6) → distance = 5
  • (0, 0) to (3, 4) → distance = 5

FAQ

  • What is the distance formula?

    For points (x1, y1) and (x2, y2), distance = √((x2−x1)² + (y2−y1)²).

  • Can I use decimals and negative coordinates?

    Yes. The calculator supports negative numbers and decimals.

  • What does the calculator return?

    It returns the exact squared-distance expression used internally and the final numeric distance.

  • Are my inputs stored?

    No. Calculations run locally in your browser and are not stored or transmitted.

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