This is the 11402nd most frequent Russian word.
дистанции
"Distances" or "intervals."
Here, 'дистанции' is used to refer to a measurable length or stretch, in this case, the distance of the race.
На дистанции десять километров участники соревнования должны были показать свою лучшую форму.
On the ten-kilometer distance, the competitors had to show their best form.
In this sentence, 'дистанции' conveys the concept of spatial or emotional separation between entities or individuals.
Взаимодействие на дистанции позволило избежать ненужных конфликтов.
Interaction at a distance allowed avoiding unnecessary conflicts.
The term 'дистанции' here is used to denote the measured space needed for safety or function, specifically the space between vehicles.