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Midpoint Coordinate Calculator
Calculate the exact half-way geographic midpoint along the great-circle path between two coordinates.
📍 Select World Location Presets or Custom Coordinates
WGS-84 EllipsoidPoint 1 Coordinates (Origin)
Point 2 Coordinates (Destination)
Calculated Geodetic Solution
Midpoint: (52.36844°, -41.290307°)
Midpoint Latitude52.36844°
Midpoint Longitude-41.290307°
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Map Data: © OpenStreetMap ContributorsWGS-84 Precision Geodesic Curve
Step-by-Step Mathematical Derivation
1. Given Input Coordinates:
- Point 1: (40.7128°, -74.006°)
- Point 2: (51.5074°, -0.1278°)
2. Model & Ellipsoid Reference:WGS-84 / Earth Sphere R = 6,371 km
3. Governing Geodesic Formula:
Bx = cos(φ2)cos(Δλ), By = cos(φ2)sin(Δλ), φm = atan2(sin(φ1)+sin(φ2), sqrt((cos(φ1)+Bx)² + By²))4. Variable Substitution:
Spherical geodesic half-way midpoint5. Interpretation & Practical Application:
The exact geographic midpoint along the great circle is (52.36844°, -41.290307°).
Mathematical Formula
Bx = cos(lat2)cos(Δlng), By = cos(lat2)sin(Δlng), latM = atan2(...)
Overview & Explanation
Calculates the geographic midpoint along the shortest spherical path between two locations.
How It Works
- Converts to 3D unit vectors, averages components, and converts back to lat/long.
Practical Applications
- Meeting point selection between cities.
- Flight refueling stop points.
Worked Example: Halfway between NY and London
Find midpoint.
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Compute Midpoint
Great circle midpoint
= 47.7801° N, 42.0622° W (North Atlantic Ocean)
Frequently Asked Questions
Is the geographic midpoint the arithmetic mean of lat/long?
No, simple arithmetic mean distorts spherical geometry. This calculator uses true 3D spherical midpointing.
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