Easting/Northing Distance Calculator
Calculate the planar grid distance between two easting/northing survey points with Pythagoras.
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How to use this calculator
- Enter the easting and northing of both points.
- Press Calculate.
- Read the straight-line grid distance.
How it works
Returns the planar distance between two grid coordinates: distance = √(ΔE² + ΔN²).
Worked example
300 m E, 400 m N apart. √(300² + 400²) = 500 m.
Frequently asked questions
Is this ground distance or grid distance?
Grid distance. Multiply by the combined scale factor to get ground distance for precise survey work.
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Cite this tool
Zerdly. (2026). Easting/Northing Distance Calculator. Retrieved from https://www.zerdly.com/tools/easting-northing-distance-calculator/
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