1. What is the Distance Calculator?

The Distance Calculator computes the straight-line distance between two points in a 2D coordinate system using the Euclidean distance formula. This is useful for finding how far calculator batteries are from your current location to the nearest target store.

2. How Does the Calculator Work?

The calculator uses the Euclidean distance formula:

Where:

• \( x1, y1 \) — Your current coordinates
• \( x2, y2 \) — Target store coordinates

Explanation: The formula calculates the straight-line distance between two points in a 2D plane by measuring the hypotenuse of the right triangle formed by the differences in x and y coordinates.

3. Importance of Distance Calculation

Details: Knowing the exact distance helps in planning trips to purchase calculator batteries, estimating travel time, and comparing distances to different store locations.

4. Using the Calculator

Tips: Enter your current coordinates and the target store coordinates in kilometers. All values must be valid numbers. The result shows the straight-line distance in kilometers.

5. Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Q1: Where can I find my coordinates?
A: You can use GPS apps or online mapping services to find your current coordinates in kilometers.

Q2: Is this driving distance or straight-line distance?
A: This calculates straight-line (Euclidean) distance. Actual driving distance may be longer due to roads and obstacles.

Q3: Can I use this for 3D coordinates?
A: No, this calculator only works for 2D coordinates. For 3D, you would need to add a z-axis component to the formula.

Q4: How accurate is this calculation?
A: Mathematically precise for the given coordinates, but remember it doesn't account for terrain or obstacles.

Q5: Can I use negative coordinates?
A: Yes, the formula works with any real numbers, including negative values for coordinates.