Distance

It is the total path length covered by an object during the entire journey without taking into consideration its direction. It is a scalar quantity and is always positive for an object in motion.

Some important points
1. It is the actual length of the path covered by a moving body irrespective of the direction in which it travels. 2. It's a scalar quantity. 3. It is always positive or zero 4. 4. It depends upon the path followed. 5. It is always greater than or equal to the displacement.