Enter the coordinates of the point (x1,y1) and the a,b, and c values of the line equation (ax+by+c=0) into the Point to Line Distance Calculator. The calculator will evaluate and display the Point to Line Distance.
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Point to Line Distance Formula
The following formula is used to calculate the Point to Line Distance.
PLD = |a*x1+b*y1+c| / sqrt ( a^2 + b^2)
- Where PLD is the Point to Line Distance
- x1,y1 is the coordinates of the point (x1,y1)
- a,b,c are the a,b, and c values of the line equation (ax+by+c=0)
How to Calculate Point to Line Distance?
The following example problems outline how to calculate Point to Line Distance.
Example Problem #1:
- First, determine the coordinates of the point (x1,y1).
- The coordinates of the point (x1,y1) is given as: 10,3.
- Next, determine the a,b, and c values of the line equation (ax+by+c=0).
- The a,b, and c values of the line equation (ax+by+c=0) is provided as: 5,6,12.
- Finally, calculate the Point to Line Distance using the equation above:
PLD = |a*x1+b*y1+c| / sqrt ( a^2 + b^2)
The values given above are inserted into the equation below and the solution is calculated:
PLD = |5*10+6*3+12| / sqrt ( 5^2 + 6^2) = 10.243
Example Problem #2:
For this problem, the variables needed are provided below:
coordinates of the point (x1,y1) = 10,12
a,b, and c values of the line equation (ax+by+c=0) = 5,9,.5
This example problem is a test of your knowledge on the subject. Use the calculator above to check your answer.
PLD = |a*x1+b*y1+c| / sqrt ( a^2 + b^2) = ?