Chart #2
Measurements at Other Latitudes
Latitude |
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A Change in Latitude of 1 degree (N or S) at this latitude |
Means a Change in Distance of: |
0 degrees (Equator) |
69 miles |
20 degrees N |
69 miles |
40 degrees N |
69 miles |
60 degrees N |
69 miles |
80 degrees N (near the North Pole) |
69 miles |
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Longitude |
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A Change in Longitude of 1 degree (E or W) at this latitude: |
Means a Change in Distance of: |
0 degrees (Equator) |
69 miles |
20 degrees N |
65 miles |
40 degrees N |
53 miles |
60 degrees N |
35 miles |
80 degrees N (near the North Pole) |
12 miles |