user2070976
user2070976

Reputation: 15

How to find GPS coordinates of a known distance from a known gps location?

I need to know a method to find GPS coordinates of an unknown point. Following is my scenario.

I know the GPS coordinates of location A. I want to find the GPS coordinates of a location B(unknown) with a known D distance from location A. (I also know the direction of location B) I am so grateful if you could please help me with this. Thanks in advance, Hasala

Upvotes: 1

Views: 694

Answers (1)

AlexWien
AlexWien

Reputation: 28727

Either you use polar coordinates, with first transforming to cartesian (x,y) coordinates, and then back to spheric, or you use this formula:

Lat Lon given radial and distance

Upvotes: 1

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