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Ping Latency / Distance Calculator
Convert between physical distance and theoretical minimum network latency, based on the speed of light in fiber-optic cable.
How to use this tool
- 1Choose distance-to-ping or ping-to-distance mode.
- 2Enter your known value.
- 3See the theoretical minimum/maximum for the other.
Frequently asked questions
Why is real-world ping always higher than this?+
Real fiber routes aren't perfectly straight, and every switch, router, and piece of equipment along the way adds processing delay on top of the pure speed-of-light travel time.
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