advanced_math

The advanced_math built-in module is available only inside a PubNub Function. It calculates distances and converts degrees to radians.

1const advancedMath = require('advanced_math');

getDistance

getDistance(lat1, lon1, lat2, lon2)

* required

lat1* required#

type: Type: Number

Latitude of the first point.

lon1* required#

type: Type: Number

Longitude of the first point.

lat2* required#

type: Type: Number

Latitude of the second point.

lon2* required#

type: Type: Number

Longitude of the second point.

Returns: the distance between the two points, in miles.

1const advancedMath = require('advanced_math');
2const distanceInMiles = advancedMath.getDistance(43.70011, -79.4163, 37.77493, -122.41942);

deg2rad

deg2rad(deg)

* required

deg* required#

type: Type: Number

Degrees to convert.

Returns: deg converted to radians.

1const advancedMath = require('advanced_math');
2const radians = advancedMath.deg2rad(30);

Related reference

• Modules and libraries. Every built-in module available inside a Function.