Polar Distance Calculator

Polar Distance Calculator calculator can be used to calculate the distance between two points given in polar coordinates.

Input Parameters

Calculation Results

Calculation Formula

d = √(r1² + r2² - 2*r1*r2*cos(θ1 - θ2))

Where:
d = distance between the two points
r1 = radius of the first point
θ1 = angle of the first point in degrees
r2 = radius of the second point
θ2 = angle of the second point in degrees

Polar Distance Calculator Calculator Usage Guide

Learn how to use the Polar Distance Calculator calculator and its working principles

How to Use the Calculator

  1. Enter the radius (r1) and angle (θ1) in degrees for the first point.
  2. Enter the radius (r2) and angle (θ2) in degrees for the second point.
  3. Click the "Calculate" button to compute the distance between the two points.
  4. The distance (d) will be displayed in the result field.

Working Principle

The distance between two points in polar coordinates can be calculated using the Law of Cosines. The formula used is:

d = √(r1² + r2² - 2*r1*r2*cos(θ1 - θ2))

Where:

  • d = distance between the two points
  • r1 = radius of the first point
  • θ1 = angle of the first point in degrees
  • r2 = radius of the second point
  • θ2 = angle of the second point in degrees