Calculate the angle of elevation from an observer to an object.
Input Parameters
Calculation Results
26.57°
Angle of Elevation (°)
The angle formed by the horizontal line and the line of sight.
Angle of Elevation (rad)0.4636rad
Line-of-Sight Distance22.36
About this calculator
What is the Angle of Elevation?
The angle of elevation is the angle between the horizontal plane and the line of sight from an observer to an object located at a higher level. It is widely used in surveying, construction, and navigation to determine heights and distances.
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Pro Tips
Ensure height and distance are in the same units.
Angle of elevation is equal to the angle of depression from the object back to the observer.
The line-of-sight distance can be found using the Pythagorean theorem: √(h² + d²).
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Fun Facts
"Ancient Egyptians used a simple tool called a 'gnomon' to measure angles of elevation for pyramid construction."
"The sun's angle of elevation determines the length of shadows and the intensity of solar energy."
"Pilots use angles of elevation to calculate their glide slope for landing."
