Distance (2-D)

This node calculates the distance between two points in 2-D Euclidean space. The coordinates are contained in 4 numerical columns.

This node was developed by Vernalis Research (Cambridge, UK) . For feedback and more information, please contact knime@vernalis.com

Options

x0
The x-coordinate of the first point
y0
The y-coordinate of the first point
x1
The x-coordinate of the second point
y1
The y-coordinate of the second point
Return squared Distance
Should the node return the squared distance, rather than the distance

Input Ports

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Port containing 2-D points

Output Ports

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Port with 2-D distances added

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Installation

To use this node in KNIME, install the extension Vernalis KNIME Nodes from the below update site following our NodePit Product and Node Installation Guide:

v5.12
Plugin provider: Vernalis Research, UK
Plugin version: 1.38.2.v202605270913
On NodePit since: 2026-07-06
Last update: 2026-07-12
Tags: Streamable
KNIME versions: v5.12, v5.11, v5.10, v5.9, v5.8, v5.7, v5.6, v5.5, v5.4, v5.3, v5.2, v5.1, v4.7, v4.6, v4.5, v4.4, v4.3, v4.2, v4.1, v4.0, v3.7, v3.6

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