Glide Distance Calculator

Formula

The formula to calculate the glide distance (GD) is:

\[ GD = GR \times VD \]

Where:

\( GD \) is the glide distance (m).
\( GR \) is the glide ratio.
\( VD \) is the vertical distance (m).

Example

Let's say the glide ratio (\( GR \)) is 10 and the vertical distance (\( VD \)) is 500 m. Using the formula:

\[ GD = 10 \times 500 \]

We get:

\[ GD = 5000 \]

So, the glide distance (\( GD \)) is 5000 m.

What is Glide Distance?

The glide distance is the horizontal distance a glider or aircraft can travel while descending from a certain height. It is calculated by multiplying the glide ratio by the vertical distance. This is an important metric for pilots to understand the performance and capabilities of their aircraft during unpowered flight.