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:
- First, determine the glide ratio.
- The glide ratio is given as: 5.25.
- Next, determine the vertical distance (m).
- The vertical distance (m) is provided as: 1500.
- 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)
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 = ?
