{"id":45337,"date":"2019-12-01T16:24:47","date_gmt":"2019-12-01T22:24:47","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/gisgeography.com\/?p=45337"},"modified":"2025-04-05T07:22:29","modified_gmt":"2025-04-05T12:22:29","slug":"network-analysis","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/gisgeography.com\/network-analysis\/","title":{"rendered":"5 Types of Network Analysis in GIS"},"content":{"rendered":"<style>.kb-image45337_7a67d9-b8 .kb-image-has-overlay:after{opacity:0.3;}<\/style>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-kadence-image kb-image45337_7a67d9-b8\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"414\" src=\"https:\/\/gisgeography.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/Optimal-Route-Feature.png\" alt=\"Optimal Route\" class=\"kb-img wp-image-45356\" srcset=\"https:\/\/gisgeography.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/Optimal-Route-Feature.png 800w, https:\/\/gisgeography.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/Optimal-Route-Feature-300x155.png 300w, 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style=\"padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30)\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What Is Network Analysis?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Almost everyone has needed a <strong>type of network analysis<\/strong> in their life.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>For example:<\/p>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-iconlist.kt-svg-icon-list-items45337_371b1a-30:not(.this-stops-third-party-issues){margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-iconlist.kt-svg-icon-list-items45337_371b1a-30 ul.kt-svg-icon-list:not(.this-prevents-issues):not(.this-stops-third-party-issues):not(.tijsloc){margin-top:0px;margin-right:0px;margin-bottom:var(--global-kb-spacing-sm, 1.5rem);margin-left:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-iconlist.kt-svg-icon-list-items45337_371b1a-30 ul.kt-svg-icon-list{grid-row-gap:5px;}.wp-block-kadence-iconlist.kt-svg-icon-list-items45337_371b1a-30 ul.kt-svg-icon-list .kt-svg-icon-list-item-wrap .kt-svg-icon-list-single{margin-right:10px;}.kt-svg-icon-list-items45337_371b1a-30 ul.kt-svg-icon-list .kt-svg-icon-list-level-0 .kt-svg-icon-list-single svg{font-size:20px;}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-iconlist kt-svg-icon-list-items kt-svg-icon-list-items45337_371b1a-30 kt-svg-icon-list-columns-1 alignnone kt-list-icon-aligntop\"><ul class=\"kt-svg-icon-list\"><style>.kt-svg-icon-list-item-45337_0b8b15-66 .kt-svg-icon-list-text mark.kt-highlight{background-color:unset;font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}<\/style>\n<li class=\"wp-block-kadence-listitem kt-svg-icon-list-item-wrap kt-svg-icon-list-item-45337_0b8b15-66\"><span class=\"kb-svg-icon-wrap kb-svg-icon-fe_checkCircle kt-svg-icon-list-single\"><svg viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\"  fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"2\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"  aria-hidden=\"true\"><path d=\"M22 11.08V12a10 10 0 1 1-5.93-9.14\"\/><polyline points=\"22 4 12 14.01 9 11.01\"\/><\/svg><\/span><span class=\"kt-svg-icon-list-text\">What&#8217;s the shortest route to the beach?<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n<style>.kt-svg-icon-list-item-45337_d5af50-03 .kt-svg-icon-list-text mark.kt-highlight{background-color:unset;font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}<\/style>\n<li class=\"wp-block-kadence-listitem kt-svg-icon-list-item-wrap kt-svg-icon-list-item-45337_d5af50-03\"><span class=\"kb-svg-icon-wrap kb-svg-icon-fe_checkCircle kt-svg-icon-list-single\"><svg viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\"  fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"2\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"  aria-hidden=\"true\"><path d=\"M22 11.08V12a10 10 0 1 1-5.93-9.14\"\/><polyline points=\"22 4 12 14.01 9 11.01\"\/><\/svg><\/span><span class=\"kt-svg-icon-list-text\">Where should I build a hospital to best serve a community?<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n<style>.kt-svg-icon-list-item-45337_f2dc9a-ee .kt-svg-icon-list-text mark.kt-highlight{background-color:unset;font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}<\/style>\n<li class=\"wp-block-kadence-listitem kt-svg-icon-list-item-wrap kt-svg-icon-list-item-45337_f2dc9a-ee\"><span class=\"kb-svg-icon-wrap kb-svg-icon-fe_checkCircle kt-svg-icon-list-single\"><svg viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\"  fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"2\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"  aria-hidden=\"true\"><path d=\"M22 11.08V12a10 10 0 1 1-5.93-9.14\"\/><polyline points=\"22 4 12 14.01 9 11.01\"\/><\/svg><\/span><span class=\"kt-svg-icon-list-text\">How can I optimize a vehicle delivery fleet?<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Here are the 5 most common types of network analysis.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group\" style=\"padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--40);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--40)\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">1. Point-to-point analysis<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>A point-to-point analysis is the most common routing problem. It consists of a set of points to find the <strong>most optimal route<\/strong> based on specific criteria.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"alignright size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1000\" height=\"776\" src=\"https:\/\/gisgeography.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/Shortest-Route-Network-Analysis.jpg\" alt=\"Shortest Route Network Analysis\" class=\"wp-image-97431\" style=\"width:450px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/gisgeography.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/Shortest-Route-Network-Analysis.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/gisgeography.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/Shortest-Route-Network-Analysis-300x233.jpg 300w, https:\/\/gisgeography.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/Shortest-Route-Network-Analysis-678x526.jpg 678w, https:\/\/gisgeography.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/Shortest-Route-Network-Analysis-768x596.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p><strong>Find Nearest<\/strong> &#8211; Where is the closest destination? It finds the nearest destination based on a starting point with multiple potential destinations.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Shortest Distance<\/strong> &#8211; What\u2019s the fastest route? This analysis accumulates all distances, as you travel out from one point to the other. Then, it finds the route with the least distance.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Fastest route<\/strong> &#8211; Which route takes the least amount of time? This network analysis takes into account speed limits, road classification, and other costs to determine the least travel time.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Other types of point-to-point analysis include the most eco-friendly, scenic, and winding routes. Each type of network analysis generates directions from origin to destination.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>It can also include the capability to select the mode of travel such as emergency vehicles, trucks, pedestrians, transit, or cycling.<\/p>\n\n\n<style>.kb-row-layout-wrap.wp-block-kadence-rowlayout.kb-row-layout-id45337_831acf-ab{margin-top:25px;margin-bottom:25px;}.kb-row-layout-id45337_831acf-ab > .kt-row-column-wrap{align-content:start;}:where(.kb-row-layout-id45337_831acf-ab > .kt-row-column-wrap) > .wp-block-kadence-column{justify-content:start;}.kb-row-layout-id45337_831acf-ab > .kt-row-column-wrap{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-md, 2rem);row-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-sm, 1rem);padding-top:5px;padding-right:30px;padding-bottom:5px;padding-left:30px;grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}.kb-row-layout-id45337_831acf-ab{border-top:1px solid #dedede;border-right:1px solid #dedede;border-bottom:1px solid #dedede;border-left:1px solid #dedede;}.kb-row-layout-id45337_831acf-ab > 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class=\"kt-blocks-post-grid-item-inner\"><header><h6 class=\"entry-title\"><a href=\"https:\/\/gisgeography.com\/best-free-gis-data-sources-raster-vector\/\">10 Free GIS Data Sources: Best Global Raster and Vector Datasets<\/a><\/h6><div class=\"kt-blocks-post-top-meta\"><\/div><\/header><div class=\"entry-content\"><\/div><footer class=\"kt-blocks-post-footer\"><div class=\"kt-blocks-post-footer-left\"><\/div><div class=\"kt-blocks-post-footer-right\"><\/div><\/footer><\/div><\/div><\/article><\/div><\/div><!-- .wp-block-kadence-postgrid --><\/div><\/div>\n\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group\" style=\"padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--40);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--40)\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">2. Finding Coverage<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>In this type of network analysis, drive-time areas correspond to the distance that <strong>can be reached<\/strong> within a specific amount of time.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"alignright size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1000\" height=\"776\" src=\"https:\/\/gisgeography.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/Service-Areas-Network-Analysis.jpg\" alt=\"Service Areas Network Analysis\" class=\"wp-image-97432\" style=\"width:450px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/gisgeography.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/Service-Areas-Network-Analysis.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/gisgeography.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/Service-Areas-Network-Analysis-300x233.jpg 300w, https:\/\/gisgeography.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/Service-Areas-Network-Analysis-678x526.jpg 678w, https:\/\/gisgeography.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/Service-Areas-Network-Analysis-768x596.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p><strong>Service Areas<\/strong> &#8211; Which houses are within 5, 10, and 15 minutes from a fire station? This type of network analysis also can understand where businesses cover and if there are any gaps.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Drive-time areas are different from buffers because they take into account a street network. Buffers can cross water bodies but drive-time areas can only cross water when there&#8217;s a bridge.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>READ MORE:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/gisgeography.com\/finding-service-areas-using-arcgis-network-analyst\/\">How to Find Service Areas with ArcGIS Network Analyst<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group\" style=\"padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--40);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--40)\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">3. Optimize Fleet<\/h3>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"alignright size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1000\" height=\"776\" src=\"https:\/\/gisgeography.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/Optimize-Fleet-Network-Analyst.jpg\" alt=\"Optimize Fleet Network Analyst\" class=\"wp-image-97434\" style=\"width:450px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/gisgeography.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/Optimize-Fleet-Network-Analyst.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/gisgeography.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/Optimize-Fleet-Network-Analyst-300x233.jpg 300w, https:\/\/gisgeography.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/Optimize-Fleet-Network-Analyst-678x526.jpg 678w, https:\/\/gisgeography.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/Optimize-Fleet-Network-Analyst-768x596.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p>This tool is ideal when your main goal is to service a set of orders in the traveling salesperson problem. Also, you can best <strong>minimize the overall operating cost<\/strong>, by managing sets of vehicles and drivers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Optimize Fleet<\/strong> &#8211; The purpose of this network analysis tool is to find the most efficient route for delivery, repair, transit, or any type of fleet service.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>For example, a furniture company might want to use several trucks to deliver furniture to homes. Alternatively, a fleet might want to schedule their weekly visits, including all the logistics.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group\" style=\"padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--40);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--40)\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">4. Select Optimal Site<\/h3>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"alignright size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1000\" height=\"776\" src=\"https:\/\/gisgeography.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/Location-Allocation-Network-Analysis.jpg\" alt=\"Location Allocation Network Analysis\" class=\"wp-image-97435\" style=\"width:450px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/gisgeography.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/Location-Allocation-Network-Analysis.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/gisgeography.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/Location-Allocation-Network-Analysis-300x233.jpg 300w, https:\/\/gisgeography.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/Location-Allocation-Network-Analysis-678x526.jpg 678w, https:\/\/gisgeography.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/Location-Allocation-Network-Analysis-768x596.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p>This is where <a href=\"https:\/\/gisgeography.com\/gis-in-transportation\/\">GIS truly shines in transportation<\/a>. Optimal site selection takes into account the demand to locate the best location given several facilities.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>For example, it can help decide where to build new hospitals depending on existing hospitals and the available demand.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Location-allocation<\/strong> &#8211; This network analysis tool helps business owners pinpoint the optimal location for their store. It can also compare with competing stores to target market share.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>READ MORE:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/gisgeography.com\/optimal-business-location-allocation\/\">Why Is Location-Allocation Optimal For Site Selection?<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group\" style=\"padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--40);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--40)\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">5. Origin-Destination &#8211; OD Cost Matrix<\/h3>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"alignright size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1000\" height=\"776\" src=\"https:\/\/gisgeography.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/OD-Cost-Matrix-Network-Analyst.jpg\" alt=\"OD Cost Matrix Network Analyst\" class=\"wp-image-97436\" style=\"width:450px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/gisgeography.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/OD-Cost-Matrix-Network-Analyst.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/gisgeography.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/OD-Cost-Matrix-Network-Analyst-300x233.jpg 300w, https:\/\/gisgeography.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/OD-Cost-Matrix-Network-Analyst-678x526.jpg 678w, https:\/\/gisgeography.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/OD-Cost-Matrix-Network-Analyst-768x596.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p>In ArcGIS, this is the OD Cost Matrix, which measures the least cost path from <strong>multiple origin points<\/strong> to <strong>multiple destinations<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>OD Cost Matrix<\/strong> &#8211; This type of network uses two sets of locations to find the distances between all of the locations in two sets.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>For example, it can list the routes and directions for all stores and warehouses. In emergency dispatching, one set of locations consists of the incident, and the other set is all the available fire stations.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group\" style=\"padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--40);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--40)\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Network Analysis Software<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Network analysis consists of a set of analysis techniques used with networks. By using geometric networks, you can understand how anything flows within them.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Rules dictate how objects move through the network. Each type of analysis follows these rules, influencing the outcome of the selected route or result.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-medium-plus\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"550\" height=\"277\" src=\"https:\/\/gisgeography.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/Network-Analysis-Diagram-550x277.png\" alt=\"Network Analysis Diagram\" class=\"wp-image-45376\" srcset=\"https:\/\/gisgeography.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/Network-Analysis-Diagram-550x277.png 550w, https:\/\/gisgeography.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/Network-Analysis-Diagram-300x151.png 300w, https:\/\/gisgeography.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/Network-Analysis-Diagram-678x341.png 678w, https:\/\/gisgeography.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/Network-Analysis-Diagram-768x387.png 768w, https:\/\/gisgeography.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/Network-Analysis-Diagram-50x25.png 50w, https:\/\/gisgeography.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/Network-Analysis-Diagram-200x101.png 200w, https:\/\/gisgeography.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/Network-Analysis-Diagram-425x214.png 425w, https:\/\/gisgeography.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/Network-Analysis-Diagram-115x58.png 115w, https:\/\/gisgeography.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/Network-Analysis-Diagram-360x181.png 360w, https:\/\/gisgeography.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/Network-Analysis-Diagram.png 1243w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 550px) 100vw, 550px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p>Here are some of the most common GIS software that supports the analysis, creation, and use of networks:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>ArcGIS Pro<\/strong> &#8211; As part of the Esri ArcGIS suite, the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.esri.com\/en-us\/arcgis\/products\/arcgis-network-analyst\/overview\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Network Analyst extension<\/a> supports the maintenance and analysis of network datasets. This toolset works primarily with road networks &#8211; by building and analyzing network data sets with nodes, direction, and connectivity.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>QGIS 3<\/strong> &#8211; In QGIS, the Road Graph Plugin works for point-to-point analysis like the shortest route. As part of QGIS, the <a href=\"https:\/\/gisgeography.com\/grass-gis-geographic-resources-analysis-support-system\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">GRASS GIS<\/a> toolset supports various types of network analysis.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>READ MORE:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/gisgeography.com\/arcgis-pro-vs-qgis-3\/\">35 Differences Between ArcGIS Pro and QGIS 3<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Geometric networks in GIS enable connectivity between lines on a map, supporting network analysis by establishing a linear flow and routing. 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