🧭 Bearing and Distance Calculator

A bearing is the angle between a reference direction (usually north) and the line connecting two points, measured clockwise. It’s typically expressed in degrees, minutes, and seconds (e.g., N45°30’E).

Distance is calculated using the Pythagorean theorem: √((ΔEasting)² + (ΔNorthing)²). This gives the straight-line (Euclidean) distance between two points in a 2D plane.

This calculator uses a standard Cartesian coordinate system where Northing represents the Y-axis (positive north) and Easting represents the X-axis (positive east). It works with any consistent unit (meters, feet, etc.).

The calculations are mathematically precise for the inputs provided. However, real-world accuracy depends on the precision of your coordinate measurements and the assumptions of a flat plane (for large distances, Earth’s curvature may need consideration).

For small areas, you can use latitude as Northing and longitude as Easting, but for larger distances, a proper geodetic calculation accounting for Earth’s curvature would be more appropriate.