How much distance does 1 second of latitude equal?

Answer 1

One second of latitude equals 100.39 feet . . .

here is the proof:

one degree = 60 Nautical Miles or 69 Statute miles; (conversion factor 69/60 = 1.15)

one minute minute = 1 Nautical Mile

one second = 1 Nautical Mile / by 60 seconds = 0.01666 of a Nautical Mile

use conversion factor of 1.15 x 0.01666 = 0.019159 x a Statute Mile -->

equals (5420 ft X 0.019159) = 100.39 feet per second of latitude

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