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GPX Track Inspector (Distance, Elevation, Map)

File

Inspect any GPX file (GPS Exchange Format) entirely in your browser — no upload. Parses `<trkpt>` track points, optional `<ele>` elevations, `<time>` timestamps, plus `<rte>` routes and `<wpt>` waypoints. Computes total distance using the Haversine formula on the WGS-84 sphere, elevation gain/loss summing positive/negative deltas, total duration, moving time (excludes long pause gaps over a minute), average and maximum speed, plus the bounding box. Renders an equirectangular SVG mini-map with start (green) and end (red) markers and a separate elevation profile (elevation vs cumulative distance) so you can spot climbs and descents at a glance.

How to use

  1. Drop a .gpx file onto the dashed area or use the Choose file button.
  2. Switch between metric (km/m/m/s) and imperial (mi/ft/mph) units with the unit selector.
  3. Inspect the stat grid, map and elevation profile. Click Reset to load a different file.

Frequently asked questions

Is my GPX file uploaded?
No. The file is read, parsed and rendered entirely in your browser — nothing is sent to any server. You can verify by opening DevTools → Network while you load a file.
How is distance calculated?
Great-circle distance between each consecutive pair of track points using the Haversine formula on a 6,371 km sphere (WGS-84 mean radius). For most recreational tracks this is within ~0.1% of the more accurate Vincenty formula.
What counts as 'moving time'?
The sum of intervals between consecutive points where the gap is between 0 and 60 seconds. Gaps over a minute are assumed to be paused recording (lunch stops, traffic lights, signal loss) and excluded — matching Strava's default approach.
Why is the elevation gain higher than my GPS device shows?
Most GPS devices apply a smoothing filter to suppress barometric noise before reporting gain/loss. This tool sums every up-step from the raw GPX data, which is closer to the true file content but typically reads higher than the device's smoothed value.

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