Data Science & ML
Basic

Manhattan Distance

Distance measured along axes at right angles (taxicab geometry).

Formula

d=∑i=1n∣ai−bi∣d = \sum_{i=1}^{n}|a_i - b_i|

Variables

a_i,b_iCoordinates
nDimensions

Example

Between (0,0) and (3,4): d = 7

Did You Know?

Named after the grid layout of Manhattan streets.

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