Distance Between Two Points Calculator
📈 Coordinates & graphs. Use the Distance between two points formula to find distance, x₁, y₁, x₂, y₂: pick the value you want, type the others, and the answer updates as you go.
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Pick the ○ next to the value you want to find, fill in the others, and it solves as you type.
What each letter means
| Quantity | Unit |
|---|---|
| Distance | no unit |
| x₁ | no unit |
| y₁ | no unit |
| x₂ | no unit |
| y₂ | no unit |
Worked example
Find the distance when x₁ = 1, y₁ = 2, x₂ = 4, y₂ = 6.
Using d = √((x2 - x1)² + (y2 - y1)²): Distance = 5.
Frequently asked questions
What is the formula for Distance between two points?
d = √((x2 - x1)² + (y2 - y1)²).
What do the letters stand for, and what units are used?
Distance, x₁, y₁, x₂, y₂.
How do you calculate distance?
Put the values into d = √((x2 - x1)² + (y2 - y1)²). For example, with x₁ = 1, y₁ = 2, x₂ = 4, y₂ = 6, distance = 5.
Can I solve for a different value?
Yes. In the calculator above, pick the circle next to any value (distance, x₁, y₁, x₂, y₂) and fill in the others: it rearranges the formula for you.
