Distance charts
Distance charts show how far it is from one place to another.
They may be given in any unit from millimetres to kilometres or miles.
The numbers on this chart show the distance, in metres, between one classroom and another.
Question
If you are in a Maths lesson, how far is it to the History classroom?
The distance between Maths and History is 36 m.
Question
This chart shows the distances, in miles, between four places in Wales.
You have been asked to plan a day trip.
You must start and finish in Caernarfon, visiting Penrhyn Bay and one other place.
Work out the shortest journey possible and the distance travelled.
1. Consider the different options available:
C B P C or C P B C
C L P C or C P L C
2. Calculate the distances for each option:
C B P C
9 + 21 + 30 = 60 miles
C P B C
30 + 21 + 9 = 60 miles
You may notice here that the order the places are visited in does not matter, as the distance is the same.
C L P C
8 + 29 + 30 = 67 miles
3. Present your final answer clearly:
The shortest journey is to visit Penrhyn Bay and Bangor. The distance travelled will be 60 miles.
