Mercator Sailing – Destination by Course & Distance

Compute the destination point from departure position, true course, and distance (Mercator rhumb line).

Free Android App

Prefer to calculate on your phone? The calculations are also available in the free "The Sailings" navigation app for Android.

Includes:

  • Mercator Sailing (Rhumb Line)
  • Middle Latitude Sailing
  • Professional navigation formulas used in maritime training
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Input

Departure Position (Decimal)


Method: Mercator sailing (rhumb line). Earth treated as sphere, 1 NM = 1′ of latitude.