1. What is the Latitude Longitude Distance Calculator?

The Latitude Longitude Distance Calculator estimates the distance between two geographic points using their latitude and longitude coordinates, providing the result in feet.

2. How Does the Calculator Work?

The calculator uses the distance formula:

Where:

• \( D \) — Distance in feet
• \( lat1 \) — Latitude of first point in degrees
• \( lon1 \) — Longitude of first point in degrees
• \( lat2 \) — Latitude of second point in degrees
• \( lon2 \) — Longitude of second point in degrees
• 364320 — Conversion factor to feet

Explanation: This formula calculates the straight-line distance between two points on a plane approximation of the Earth's surface, converted to feet.

3. Importance of Distance Calculation

Details: Calculating distances between geographic coordinates is essential for navigation, surveying, mapping, and various location-based applications.

4. Using the Calculator

Tips: Enter latitude and longitude coordinates for both points in decimal degrees format. Ensure all values are valid geographic coordinates.

5. Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Q1: How accurate is this distance calculation?
A: This method provides a good approximation for short distances but becomes less accurate over longer distances due to Earth's curvature.

Q2: What coordinate format should I use?
A: Use decimal degrees format (e.g., 40.7128° instead of 40°42'46"N) for best results with this calculator.

Q3: Can I calculate distances in other units?
A: Yes, you can convert the result from feet to other units using appropriate conversion factors (1 foot = 0.3048 meters).

Q4: What is the maximum distance this calculator can handle?
A: While technically unlimited, this simplified formula works best for distances up to a few hundred miles.

Q5: Are there more accurate methods for distance calculation?
A: Yes, for greater accuracy over long distances, the Haversine formula or Vincenty's formulae account for Earth's spherical shape.