GPS Tools
The GPS Tools modules enable you to calculate and sort distances based on geographical coordinates.
Getting Started with GPS Tools
Prerequisites
GPS coordinates (latitude and longitude) of the desired locations
Calculate and Sort Distance
Calculate Distance
Calculates the direct distance between two geographical coordinates.
Origin Latitude | Enter the latitude of the first location in the following format:
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Origin Longitude | Enter the longitude of the first location in the following format:
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Destination Latitude | Enter the latitude of the second location in the following format:
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Destination Longitude | Enter the longitude of the second location. In the following format:
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Find the Closest Destination
Calculates the direct distance to multiple destinations and returns the closest one.
Origin Latitude | Enter the latitude of the first location in the following format:
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Origin Longitude | Enter the longitude of the first location in the following format:
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Destination | Specify the locations (by latitude and longitude in decimal degrees) from which you want to find the closest one. |
Sort Distance
Calculates the direct distance to multiple destinations and sorts them by the distance.
Origin Latitude | Enter the latitude of the first location in the following format:
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Origin Longitude | Enter the longitude of the first location in the following format:
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Sort Order | Select whether to return destinations in ascending or descending order. |
Return Limit | Set the maximum number of destinations Make will return during one execution cycle. |
Destination | Specify the locations (by latitude and longitude in decimal degrees) which you want to sort by distance. |