Proper Distance Calculator

Fast proper-distance estimates for expanding space models accurately. Tune Hubble rate, densities, curvature, and precision. See results above, then export with one click today.

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Calculator

Choose a mode, enter values, then press Calculate.

Applied to cosmology and scale-factor modes.
Used for redshift mode only.
Higher steps improve accuracy, but run slower.

If list is empty, this value is used.
Produces a multi-row results table.
Use 0 for late-time approximations.
Ignored if auto-compute is enabled.

For redshift, a = 1/(1+z).

Example Data Table

Sample outputs using H0 = 70, Ωm = 0.30, ΩΛ = 0.70.

z Proper today (Mpc) Proper at emission (Mpc) Lookback (Gyr)
0.50 1888.63 1259.08 5.04
1.00 3303.83 1651.91 7.72
2.00 5179.86 1726.62 10.24
3.00 6355.69 1588.92 11.35

Formula Used

In a homogeneous FLRW model, the dimensionless expansion function is: E(z) = √(Ωr(1+z)^4 + Ωm(1+z)^3 + Ωk(1+z)^2 + ΩΛ).

The comoving radial coordinate integral is: χ(z) = ∫₀ᶻ dz′ / E(z′), and the Hubble distance is D_H = c / H0.

Curvature enters through S_k(χ): S_k(χ)=χ (flat), S_k(χ)=sinh(√Ωk χ)/√Ωk (open), S_k(χ)=sin(√|Ωk| χ)/√|Ωk| (closed).

Proper distance today (a₀=1) is: D_p(today) = D_H · S_k(χ). Proper distance at emission uses a = 1/(1+z): D_p(emission) = D_p(today)/(1+z).

Lookback time is computed by: t_L = (1/H0) ∫₀ᶻ dz′ /((1+z′)E(z′)).

How to Use

  1. Select a mode: redshift, scale-factor, or local separation.
  2. Enter values in the visible fields for that mode.
  3. Choose output units, integration method, and steps as needed.
  4. Press Calculate to show results above the form.
  5. Use the export buttons to download CSV or PDF.

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