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Distance Between Two Points Calculator

Find the straight-line distance between two points on a plane.

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Distance

5.0000

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How it's calculated

Formula

d=(x2−x1)2+(y2−y1)2d = \sqrt{(x_2-x_1)^2 + (y_2-y_1)^2}
(x_1,y_1), (x_2,y_2)
— The two points

What is the Distance Between Two Points Calculator?

This calculator applies the distance formula — derived from the Pythagorean theorem — to find the straight-line distance between two points on a coordinate plane.

How to use it

  1. 1 Enter the coordinates of the first point.
  2. 2 Enter the coordinates of the second point.

Worked examples

(0,0) to (3,4)

Distance is exactly 5 (a 3-4-5 triangle).

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Frequently asked questions

Is this the same as the Pythagorean theorem?

Yes — the distance formula is the Pythagorean theorem applied to the horizontal and vertical differences between two points.