Enter the period of orbit (years) into the Orbital Distance Calculator. The calculator will evaluate and display the Orbital Distance.
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Orbital Distance Formula
The following formula is used to calculate the Orbital Distance.
D = (P^2)^1/3
- Where D is the Orbital Distance (AU)
- P is the period of orbit (years)
How to Calculate Orbital Distance?
The following example problems outline how to calculate Orbital Distance.
Example Problem #1:
- First, determine the period of orbit (years).
- The period of orbit (years) is given as: 50.
- Finally, calculate the Orbital Distance using the equation above:
D = (P^2)^1/3
The values given above are inserted into the equation below and the solution is calculated:
D = (50^2)^(1/3) = 13.572 (AU)
Example Problem #2:
For this problem, the variables needed are provided below:
period of orbit (years) = 70
This example problem is a test of your knowledge on the subject. Use the calculator above to check your answer.
D = (P^2)^1/3 = ?
