Euclidean distance
conventional distance in mathematics and physics
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Euclidean distance
Summary
Euclidean distance is a metric function[1]. It has Wikipedia articles in 23 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[2]
Key Facts
- Euclidean distance's instance of is recorded as metric function[3].
- Euclidean distance's instance of is recorded as Minkowski distance[4].
- Euclid is named after Euclidean distance[5].
- Euclidean distance is a type of length[6].
- Euclidean distance's said to be the same as is recorded as as the crow flies[7].
- Euclidean distance's described by source is recorded as ISO 80000-2:2019 Quantities and units — Part 2: Mathematics[8].
- Euclidean distance's studied by is recorded as category theory[9].
- Euclidean distance's maintained by WikiProject is recorded as WikiProject Mathematics[10].
Body
Definition and Type
Recorded instance of include metric function[3] and Minkowski distance[4]. Euclidean distance is a type of length[6].
Origins
Euclid is named after Euclidean distance[5].
Why It Matters
Euclidean distance has Wikipedia articles in 23 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[2] It is known by 39 alternative names across languages and contexts.[11]