Latitude, Longitude and Distance Traveled
Instructions for Students

Chart #2
Measurements at Other Latitudes
Latitude  
A Change in Latitude of 1 degree (N or S) at this latitude Means a Change in Distance of:

0 degrees (Equator)

 

20 degrees N

 

40 degrees N

 

60 degrees N

 

80 degrees N (near the North Pole)

 
   
Longitude  
A Change in Longitude of 1 degree (E or W) at this latitude: Means a Change in Distance of:

0 degrees (Equator)

 

20 degrees N

 

40 degrees N

 

60 degrees N

 

80 degrees N (near the North Pole)