How do I calculate the difference of two angle measures?
In addition to Nickes answer, if u want "Signed difference"
int d = Math.abs(a - b) % 360;
int r = d > 180 ? 360 - d : d;
//calculate sign
int sign = (a - b >= 0 && a - b <= 180) || (a - b <=-180 && a- b>= -360) ? 1 : -1;
r *= sign;
EDITED:
Where 'a' and 'b' are two angles to find the difference of.
'd' is difference. 'r' is result / final difference.
/**
* Shortest distance (angular) between two angles.
* It will be in range [0, 180].
*/
public static int distance(int alpha, int beta) {
int phi = Math.abs(beta - alpha) % 360; // This is either the distance or 360 - distance
int distance = phi > 180 ? 360 - phi : phi;
return distance;
}