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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 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.
How many nautical miles in one minute of longitude?
60 at the equator, decreasing steadily to zero at the poles. In general: (60) times (the cosine of the latitude).
How many minutes is 71.6 miles?
The units are incompatible. One measures time the other is distance Unless you are talking about latitude and longitude minutes.
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 lines of longitude does a line of latitude intersect?
Every line of longitude intersects with every line of latitude and vic-versa.
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 are states are partially defined by longitude and latitude?
There are 39 states that are partially defined by longitude and latitude.
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.
How many lines of longitude does one line of latitude intersect?
Every line of constant latitude intersects every possible longitude, and vice-versa.
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 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.
How many degrees latitude and longitude is Guyana?
The center of Georgetown is located at 6.8° north latitude 58.18° west longitude. Other points in the country have different coordinates.
