Distance Between Two Points (Euclidean)

Introduction to Distance Between Two Points (Euclidean) Calculator

The Euclidean distance between two points in the plane or three-dimensional space is determined by taking the square root of the sum of the squares of the differences between corresponding coordinates of the points (x1, y1) and (x2, y2). This formula is derived from the Pythagorean theorem in a coordinate plane.

Parameter usage:

• x1, y1= Coordinates of the first point
• x2, y2= Coordinates of the second point

Example valid values:

• x1, y1= 0, 0
• x2, y2= 1, 1

Output:

• distance= The Euclidean distance between the two points

Data validation

Input values are expected to be real numbers, and there is no specific validation beyond that as points in 2D space can have any real number values.

Summary

This calculator determines the distance between any two given points in a two-dimensional space using the Euclidean distance formula. It is widely used in fields like geometry, physics, and navigation.