Maidenhead locator distance & bearing
Calculate the great-circle direction and distance between two 4- or 6-character grid locators.
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Maidenhead Locator Distance and Bearing Calculator
Calculate great-circle distance and initial bearing between two Maidenhead grid locators.
About this calculator
How to use it
Enter two four- or six-character Maidenhead locators to calculate distance and direction between their centre points.
Understanding the result
Six-character locators give a more precise centre. Use exact coordinates for critical path planning or locations close to a grid boundary.
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