Flight Distance
Calculate Flight Distance instantly with the exact formula and a worked example.
Flight Distance
Departure latitude°
Departure longitude°
Arrival latitude°
Arrival longitude°
Great-circle distance
7,510km
Miles
4667mi
Nautical miles
4055NM
Flight time (800 km/h + 30 min)
9.9h
More about: Flight Distance
What it calculates
The “Flight Distance” calculator computes Great-circle distance in km from 4 parameters: departure latitude (°), departure longitude (°), arrival latitude (°), arrival longitude (°).
Trip planning, distance and time calculations.
Example calculation
With parameters Departure latitude = 55.76 °, Departure longitude = 37.62 °, Arrival latitude = 40.71 °, Arrival longitude = -74.01 ° the result is 7,510 km (Shortest distance over the Earth's surface; the actual route is usually 3–10 % longer).
How to use
- Enter departure latitude, departure longitude, arrival latitude and arrival longitude — each field above is adjustable with a slider.
- Great-circle distance (km) is calculated automatically as you type.
- Check the worked example below to see the formula applied to real numbers.
- Copy the result or bookmark this calculator.
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FAQ
How is Flight Distance calculated?
The Flight Distance calculator computes Great-circle distance (in km) from departure latitude, departure longitude, arrival latitude, arrival longitude. Enter your values above and the exact formula is applied instantly; a worked example with real numbers is shown below.
Is the Flight Distance calculator free?
Yes. It is completely free, needs no signup, runs entirely in your browser, and sends no data to any server.
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