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Latitude and longitude are measured in degrees, not metres.
Because the earth is (roughly) spherical, 1 degree along the equator is much larger than 1 degree nearer the poles. The formula for converting degrees to metres would need adjusting for distance from the equator. Although mathematically, this is not difficult to define, it is not particularly advantageous for most purposes.
The metre was originally defined as one ten millionth of the distance from the equator to the North Pole along the longitude passing through Paris. That definition is no longer used, but is still sufficiently accurate.
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How many meters in 1 second of longitude?
The distance of one second of longitude varies depending on the latitude due to the curvature of the Earth. At the equator, one second of longitude is approximately 30.87 meters, but this distance decreases as you move toward the poles. At higher latitudes, the distance can be significantly less, approaching zero at the poles where all lines of longitude converge.
How many miles is in 1 degree?
Degrees of longitude are uniform in length. 1 degree (Longitude) = 69.69 miles*Cos(Ө)(latitude) however the length of a degree of latitude depends on were you are on the planet. A degree of latitude at the equator is notable longer than, for example, a degree of latitude at the latitude of Toronto, Canada.
How many seconds in every minute of latitude and longitude?
Latitude and longitude are angles, and are described in the same units as any other angular quantity. 60 seconds = 1 minute 60 minutes = 1 degree 360 degrees = 1 full circle
Why are there so many lines on the globe?
There are many lines of latitude and longitude because they allow the user to locate a specific spot easier with a set of coordinates.
Into how many degrees is the globe divided?
The globe is divided into 360 degrees of longitude and 180 degrees of latitude. Longitude lines run from the North Pole to the South Pole, while latitude lines run parallel to the equator. Together, these divisions help in navigating and identifying locations on Earth.
How many lines of longitude does a line of latitude intersect?
Every line of longitude intersects with every line of latitude and vic-versa.
How many minutes is 16.7 miles?
You need to specify the latitude and longitude of the end points and whether you want minutes of latitude or of longitude.
How many miles in a degree of latitude at 46.5 latitude and 80.9 longitude?
At 46.5° latitude, one degree of latitude is approximately 68.71 miles. The distance in miles covered by one degree of longitude varies based on the latitude, and 80.9° longitude does not affect this latitude calculation.
How many lines of longitude does one line of latitude intersect?
Every line of constant latitude intersects every possible longitude, and vice-versa.
What latitude and longitude coordinates represent a location on the continent of Australia?
Australia's geographic coordinates range from about 10° to 40° south latitude and 113° to 154° east longitude. Some approximate coordinates for Australia could be around 25°S latitude and 135°E longitude, centering on the continent.
Is latitude and longitude lines measured in Florida?
Florida does have Longitude and Latitude lines, and while they are documented on maps of this area and in many other ways the measurements were done many many years ago.
What is the latitude and longitude of Bloomington?
There are many Bloomingtons. Can you be more specific?
How many degrees longitude and latitude is Tennessee?
Longitude: 81° 37'W to 90° 28'W Latitude: 35°N to 36° 41'N
What is the latitude and longitude for equator?
The equator is a latitude line, so it has no specific longitude. The equator is at 0o north or south. There are many points on the equator, so every point on the equator has a different longitude.
How many meters are equivalent to one degree of latitude in terms of latitude degrees to meters conversion?
One degree of latitude is equivalent to approximately 111 kilometers or 111,000 meters.
How many states do not use any latitude or longitude lines to determine the border?
All 50 states in the United States use some form of latitude and longitude lines to determine their borders.
Which term describes how many degrees east or west of the prime merdian a place is located?
It is latitude lines. this is all from my geography class. hehehe
