2D Trilateration

Simple 2D trilateration algorithm with Google Earth output example.

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From :
- coordinates of 3 references points,
- distance of an unknown point to the references points,
Return : coordinates of the unknown point.
A study example is furnished with output to Google Earth kml file.
The credits to the original trilateration code should be given to http://gis.stackexchange.com/questions/66/trilateration-using-3-latitude-and-longitude-points-and-3-distances (cmeeren - 28/07/2010).
The study was done for a Wifi Positionning System (3 Access Point; 1 Mobile Station).

Cite As

Lionel Tailhardat (2026). 2D Trilateration (https://www.mathworks.com/matlabcentral/fileexchange/57218-2d-trilateration), MATLAB Central File Exchange. Retrieved .

General Information

MATLAB Release Compatibility

  • Compatible with any release

Platform Compatibility

  • Windows
  • macOS
  • Linux
Version Published Release Notes Action
1.1.0.0

.KML and display screenshot.

1.0.0.0