Distance Calculator Multiple Stops

Sum of distances between consecutive points:

\[ \text{Total Distance} = \sum_{i=1}^{n-1} \sqrt{(x_{i+1} - x_i)^2 + (y_{i+1} - y_i)^2} \]

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1. What is the Distance Calculator Multiple Stops?

This calculator computes the total distance traveled when moving between multiple points in sequence. It sums the distances between each consecutive pair of points to give the complete journey length.

2. How Does the Calculator Work?

The calculator uses the distance formula between consecutive points:

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

And sums all these consecutive distances:

\[ \text{Total Distance} = \sum_{i=1}^{n-1} \text{Distance}(P_i, P_{i+1}) \]

Where:

\( P_i \) — Point with coordinates (xᵢ, yᵢ)
\( n \) — Total number of points
The result is in your chosen units

3. Importance of Distance Calculation

Details: Calculating distances between multiple points is essential for route planning, logistics, fitness tracking, and various engineering applications.

4. Using the Calculator

Tips: Enter each point's coordinates as x,y pairs (one per line). Select your preferred distance units. The calculator will sum all distances between consecutive points.

5. Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Q1: How many points can I enter?
A: There's no strict limit, but extremely large numbers may slow down processing.

Q2: Can I use 3D coordinates?
A: This calculator currently only works with 2D coordinates (x,y).

Q3: What coordinate system is used?
A: The calculator works with any consistent coordinate system (Cartesian, UTM, etc.) as long as all points use the same system.

Q4: Does the order of points matter?
A: Yes, the calculator sums distances between points in the order you provide them.

Q5: Can I use negative coordinates?
A: Yes, the calculator handles negative coordinate values correctly.