Question 14
Latitude, Longitude and TimeWhat is the distance along a great circle between Latitudes 27°S and 23.5°N of the equator?
- A.5,705.5 km
- B.5,610.5 km
- C.5,500.5 km
- D.5,405.5 km
Show the answer and explanation
Answer: B (5,610.5 km)
Explanation
The places are on opposite sides of the equator: 27 + 23.5 = 50.5°; 50.5 × 111.1 km ≈ 5,610.5 km.