Measuring Distance on a Great Circle Flashcards by William Bower | Brainscape

Q

What is 1 degree equal to?

A

60nm

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Q

What do you follow when travelling due north or due south?

A

Meridian

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Q

What is the equation for measuring distance on a rhumb line?

A

Departure (nm) = (chlong x 60) x CosLat

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