distance()
Mapping
distance() is a MATLAB®-compatible mapping function for great-circle distance between two geographic points, in degrees of arc by default. Run it online in your browser with SimLab — free, no install, no license required.
Great-circle distance between two geographic points, in degrees of arc by default.
Syntax
d = distance(lat1, lon1, lat2, lon2)
Examples — run distance() in your browser
d = distance(40.7, -74.0, 51.5, -0.13);▶ Run
See Also
Frequently Asked Questions about distance()
Is the distance() function free to use in SimLab?
Yes. SimLab is 100% free — no signup, no license, and no usage limits. You can run distance() and 510+ other MATLAB®-compatible functions directly in your browser at simulations4all.com/simlab.
Do I need to install MATLAB to use distance()?
No. SimLab runs entirely in your web browser with zero installation. The distance() function works without any MATLAB® license or software download.
What does distance() do?
Great-circle distance between two geographic points, in degrees of arc by default. It is a MATLAB®-compatible mapping function available in SimLab with the same calling syntax as MATLAB® — typically: d = distance(lat1, lon1, lat2, lon2).
Can I run distance() in my browser?
Yes. Open SimLab at simulations4all.com/simlab, write or paste code that calls distance(), and run it. Execution happens locally in your browser — no data leaves your machine.
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