Enter the internal point (x1,y1) and the point along the radius (x2,y2) into the Radial Distance Calculator. The calculator will evaluate and display the Radial Distance.
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Radial Distance Formula
The following formula is used to calculate the Radial Distance.
Drad = SQRT ( (X2-X1)^2+(Y2-Y1)^2))
- Where Drad is the Radial Distance
- X1,Y1 is the internal point (x1,y1)
- X2,Y2 is the point along the radius (x2,y2)
How to Calculate Radial Distance?
The following example problems outline how to calculate Radial Distance.
Example Problem #1:
- First, determine the internal point (x1,y1).
- The internal point (x1,y1) is given as: 3,5.
- Next, determine the point along the radius (x2,y2).
- The point along the radius (x2,y2) is provided as: 10,20.
- Finally, calculate the Radial Distance using the equation above:
Drad = SQRT ( (X2-X1)^2+(Y2-Y1)^2))
The values given above are inserted into the equation below and the solution is calculated:
Drad = sqrt((10-3)^2+(20-5)^2)) = 16.55
Example Problem #2:
For this problem, the variables needed are provided below:
internal point (x1,y1) = 5,6
point along the radius (x2,y2) = 30,40
This example problem is a test of your knowledge on the subject. Use the calculator above to check your answer.
Drad = SQRT ( (X2-X1)^2+(Y2-Y1)^2)) = ?
