Bearings and distance calculator

Set the bearing and distance of two legs of a journey. The final distance from the start and the bearings are worked out.

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How do you find a back bearing?

Add 180° if the bearing is less than 180°, otherwise subtract 180°.

How are bearings written?

As three figures measured clockwise from north, for example 045° or 230°.

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