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What is the distance between the parallels of latitude 17°23'S and 23°59'N?
  • A
    636 NM
  • B
    2 473 NM
  • C
    2 482 NM
  • D
    4 122 NM

Following a Great Circle along a meridian (N/S direction), 1° change of Latitude is equivalent to a distance of 60 NM.

Determine the change of Latitude:

17°23'S to the Equator: 17°23'
Equator to 23°59'N: 23°59'

  • This gives us a total change of latitude = 17°23' + 23°59' = 41°22'

  • 41°22' x 60 NM = 2 482 NM

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