Port Distance Calculator

Formula

To calculate the distance between two ports:

\[ D = \sqrt{(x_2 - x_1)^2 + (y_2 - y_1)^2} \]

Where:

\(D\) is the distance between the two ports (nautical miles)
\(x_1\) and \(y_1\) are the coordinates (longitude and latitude) of the first port (degrees)
\(x_2\) and \(y_2\) are the coordinates (longitude and latitude) of the second port (degrees)

What is Port Distance?

Port distance refers to the measurement of the distance between two seaports. This measurement is typically used in the shipping and logistics industry to calculate the time and cost of transporting goods from one port to another. The distance is usually measured in nautical miles and can be influenced by factors such as the route chosen, weather conditions, and maritime regulations.

Example Calculation 1

Consider the following coordinates:

Port 1: Longitude = -74.0060, Latitude = 40.7128
Port 2: Longitude = -118.2437, Latitude = 34.0522

Using the formula:

\[ D = \sqrt{(-118.2437 - (-74.0060))^2 + (34.0522 - 40.7128)^2} \]

The distance between the ports is approximately 2445.51 nautical miles.

Example Calculation 2

Consider the following coordinates:

Port 1: Longitude = 0.0000, Latitude = 0.0000
Port 2: Longitude = 10.0000, Latitude = 10.0000

Using the formula:

\[ D = \sqrt{(10.0000 - 0.0000)^2 + (10.0000 - 0.0000)^2} \]

The distance between the ports is approximately 14.14 nautical miles.