• VALID
  • OUTSIDE
  • DATA
  • HUMAN

How to verify coordinate proximity with your AI

Connect the Haversine Distance Engine to your AI client once. After that, your agent handles all the math for distance checks between coordinates.

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Short answer

Can my AI check if coordinates are within a certain distance?

Yes. Your AI uses the calculate_distance tool to compare latitude and longitude pairs against a target location. You'll get precise distance results for any set of coordinates you provide.

Distance check outcomes

Where your results land

What happens when your agent runs a proximity check.

VALID

Within range

The AI confirms the coordinates fall inside your specified radius. You get a clear pass for the location.

OUTSIDE

Too far away

The AI identifies that the coordinates exceed your distance limit. It flags these points as being out of bounds.

DATA

Distance values

The AI provides the exact distance between the two points. You can use these numbers for further logic or reporting.

HUMAN

Manual review

You decide how to handle the results. The AI identifies the proximity, but you choose which locations to act on.

The workflow

What your AI does when the request arrives.

The AI takes your raw coordinates and turns them into actionable proximity data.

  1. Receive coordinates

    Your agent pulls the latitude and longitude pairs from your provided list or dataset.

    calculate_distance

  2. Calculate distance

    The agent runs the math to find the exact distance between the target and the points.

    calculate_distance

  3. Compare to threshold

    The AI checks if the calculated distance is less than or greater than your required limit.

    calculate_distance

  4. Report findings

    The agent summarizes which points are close enough and which are too far.

    calculate_distance

Try it

Copy these to start.

Use these prompts to trigger the distance engine.

Starting points

Swap the bracketed info for your actual coordinates and distance limits.

Haversine Engine Connector

You're all set. Choose your MCP client and follow the setup instructions.

Connector linkhttps://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_tzPZKmGdqvHoMb7RXzHw8mFeS5DPXafUK9XDXPVc/mcp

Claude Desktop

Follow the steps below to connect in seconds.

  1. 1In Claude Desktop, open Settings → Connectors.
  2. 2Click “Add custom connector” and paste the connector link above as the remote MCP server URL.
  3. 3Click Add and start a new chat — Haversine Engine capabilities are ready to use.
Configuration · claude_desktop_config.jsonCopy
{
  "mcpServers": {
    "haversine-distance-engine-alternative-mcp": {
      "url": "https://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_tzPZKmGdqvHoMb7RXzHw8mFeS5DPXafUK9XDXPVc/mcp"
    }
  }
}
Copy into chat04

  • Check if the coordinates in this Google Sheet are within 5km of 40.7128, -74.0060.

  • Using the Haversine Distance Engine, tell me if these three latitude/longitude pairs are within 10 miles of the target location.

  • Compare the distance between the points in this CSV file and the center of London.

  • Find all coordinates in my list that are closer than 50 meters to the specified target.

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Start here

Connect Haversine Distance Engine once, then ask.

One click connects the MCP to your client. Your login credentials stay encrypted and secure on our end.

Connect Haversine Distance Engine to your AI

FAQ

How this task behaves

  • 01

    Can the AI change the coordinates in my file?

    No. The AI only reads the coordinates to perform calculations. It cannot modify your original data.

  • 02

    Does the AI calculate distance in miles or kilometers?

    The AI can handle both. You just need to specify which unit you want in your prompt.

  • 03

    Can the AI automatically delete points that are too far away?

    No. The AI only identifies which points are outside the range. You must perform any deletions yourself.

  • 04

    What happens if I provide invalid coordinates?

    The AI will tell you the coordinates are invalid and cannot perform the calculation.

  • 05

    Can the AI map these points visually?

    No. This MCP is for distance calculations only. It does not have tools to generate maps or visual plots.

  • More questions about Haversine Distance Engine? The Connector page answers them. See everything the Haversine Distance Engine Connector can do

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