distanceformat

distanceformat is a JavaScript library designed to format numerical distance values into human-readable strings. It allows developers to represent distances in various units, such as miles, kilometers, feet, or meters, and present them in a user-friendly format. The library handles the conversion and display logic, making it easier to show distances in a consistent and understandable way to end-users.

The core functionality of distanceformat revolves around taking a numerical value and a desired unit, then producing a string representation. For example, a value of 10000 meters could be formatted as "10 kilometers" or "6.21 miles," depending on the specified output unit and desired precision. The library often includes options to customize the output, such as setting the number of decimal places, choosing between metric and imperial units, and specifying how to handle very small or very large distances.

By abstracting away the complexities of unit conversion and formatting, distanceformat simplifies the development process for applications that deal with geographical data, navigation, or any feature requiring the display of distances. It promotes consistency in how distances are presented across an application, improving the user experience. The library is typically used in web development contexts, integrated into front-end frameworks or used with vanilla JavaScript.