Latência mínima (ping)
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- Renato Passos, Eng. de Software
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- Renato Passos, Eng. de Software
Last updated: Apr 18, 2026
Formula
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About this calculator
The latency minimum (ping) calculator is a useful tool to calculate the minimum time necessary for a message to be transmitted between two points on the internet, using the formula t = 2·d/c (fiber).
This formula is based on the distance (d) and the transmission speed (c), which, for fiber optic, is about 2/3 of the speed of light in a vacuum. This means that, for any data, the minimum latency is directly proportional to the distance between the transmission and reception points.
The latency minimum (ping) calculator is ideal for cases where you need to determine the latency of a specific network connection, such as in network expansion projects or to optimize the configuration of network devices.
Remember that this is a theoretical estimate and the actual latency may vary depending on several factors, such as the quality of the network connection, the processing capacity of the device and other overload factors.
Frequently asked questions
What is the formula t = 2·d/c?
The formula t = 2·d/c is a theoretical estimate of the minimum latency of a network connection, being 'd' the distance between the transmission and reception points and 'c' the transmission speed.
When can I use this calculator?
This calculator is ideal for cases where you need to determine the latency of a specific network connection, such as in network expansion projects or to optimize the configuration of network devices.
Is the actual latency equal to the minimum latency?
No, the actual latency may vary depending on several factors, such as the quality of the network connection, the processing capacity of the device and other overload factors.
What is the transmission speed for fiber optic?
The transmission speed for fiber optic is about 2/3 of the speed of light in a vacuum.
Why is the minimum latency important?
The minimum latency is important because it helps to determine the ability of a network connection to handle data traffic and to optimize the configuration of network devices.