What types of spatial objects can the Distance tool calculate distances between?

The Distance tool in Alteryx is designed to calculate distances between various types of spatial objects, which includes a point and a line or polygon. This flexibility allows users to assess spatial relationships and distances in a multifaceted way that can be particularly useful in geographic information systems (GIS) and analytic contexts where understanding proximity and spatial dynamics is essential.

The tool not only measures distances from points to linear features (such as roads or rivers represented by lines) but also considers distances to two-dimensional shapes (polygons) like land parcels or administrative boundaries. This capability makes the Distance tool versatile and applicable in a wide range of scenarios, such as urban planning, logistics, and environmental analysis.

By contrast, the other options incorrectly limit the distance calculations to fewer types of spatial objects or specific combinations, which do not capture the full functionality of the tool. For example, stating the tool can only calculate distances between two points would exclude many important uses in spatial analytics, and focusing solely on lines and polygons would ignore the critical measurements involving points.