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The Flight And Distance Calculator calculates flight time based on distance and speed using the fundamental time-distance-speed relationship. It supports both metric (km, km/h) and imperial (miles, mph) units with automatic conversion.
The calculator uses the basic time formula:
Where:
Explanation: The calculator automatically handles unit conversions between kilometers/miles and km/h/mph, providing results in both formatted (hours:minutes) and decimal formats.
Details: Accurate flight time calculation is essential for flight planning, fuel management, scheduling, and ensuring compliance with aviation regulations and pilot duty time limitations.
Tips: Enter distance and speed values in your preferred units. The calculator will automatically convert between units if needed. Ensure all values are positive numbers for accurate calculations.
Q1: What units does the calculator support?
A: The calculator supports kilometers (km) and miles for distance, and kilometers per hour (km/h) and miles per hour (mph) for speed with automatic conversion.
Q2: Does this account for wind speed and direction?
A: No, this calculator provides basic time calculation. For actual flight planning, ground speed (which accounts for wind) should be used instead of airspeed.
Q3: What is a typical cruising speed for commercial aircraft?
A: Commercial jets typically cruise at 800-900 km/h (500-560 mph), while smaller aircraft may cruise at 200-400 km/h (120-250 mph).
Q4: How accurate is this for real flight planning?
A: This provides a basic estimate. Actual flight times include taxi, takeoff, climb, descent, and landing phases, plus air traffic control routing.
Q5: Can I use this for other transportation methods?
A: Yes, the time = distance/speed formula applies to any mode of transportation including cars, trains, and ships.