Distance from a waypoint

[apomet 0]

Is there a way to know the exact distance between the aircraft and a specific waypoint during the flight?

[bjwoody61 3]

yes there is. It is shown in the flight plan once you validate or file the plan. It's the 4th column over. Also it is shown along the top labeled  WPT DIST DTK ETE  That would be the exact distance to that waypoint

Edited April 6, 2021 by bjwoody61

[apomet 0]

I didn't mean that. Along the top you see the distance from the NEXT waypoint and on the 4th column the distance from one waypoint to the next.

What I mean is the distance between the aircaft and any given waypont in the route not only the next one.

 

Edited April 6, 2021 by apomet

[bjwoody61 3]

Then only way then is to add them up. Otherwise that's all your going to have

 

[apomet 0]

Yes, I know that. Sometimes ATC assigns you to a specific altitude for a specific waypoint: "You have to cross XXXXX at flight level XXX". It is convenient to know the distance from this waypoint in order to start descend on time. Thanks anyway!!!

[hesynergy 67]

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Edited April 7, 2021 by hesynergy
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[apomet 0]

Great if it had been released for MSFS 2020!

[bjwoody61 3]

12 hours ago, apomet said:

Yes, I know that. Sometimes ATC assigns you to a specific altitude for a specific waypoint: "You have to cross XXXXX at flight level XXX". It is convenient to know the distance from this waypoint in order to start descend on time. Thanks anyway!!!

I assume that you would be following a STAR into an airport and you are either approaching TOD or already descending according to that STAR. The waypoint given would be shown in the flight plan with distances and altitude and/or speed restriction. It wouldn't be to difficult to calculate the distance needed for that waypoint. Or you can dial it in to the auto pilot and let the plane descend to that altitude until you cross it.

Edited April 7, 2021 by bjwoody61

[apomet 0]

Thank you. I will try this. I am not so experienced and familiar with all the procedures.