Glide Distance Calculator

Enter the glide ratio and the vertical distance (m) into the Glide Distance Calculator. The calculator will evaluate and display the Glide Distance. 

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Glide Distance Formula

The following formula is used to calculate the Glide Distance. 

GD = GR * VD

• Where GD is the Glide Distance (m)
• GR is the glide ratio 
• VD is the vertical distance (m) 

How to Calculate Glide Distance?

The following example problems outline how to calculate Glide Distance.

Example Problem #1:

1. First, determine the glide ratio. 
   • The glide ratio is given as: 5.25.
2. Next, determine the vertical distance (m). 
   • The vertical distance (m) is provided as: 1500.
3. Finally, calculate the Glide Distance using the equation above: 

GD = GR * VD

The values given above are inserted into the equation below and the solution is calculated:

GD = 5.25 * 1500 = 7875.00 (m)

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Example Problem #2: 

For this problem, the variables needed are provided below:

glide ratio = 15

vertical distance (m) = 3000

This example problem is a test of your knowledge on the subject. Use the calculator above to check your answer. 

GD = GR * VD = ?