Question

How many miles between a point 30 ° south latitude and 60 ° west longitude and a point 30 ° south latitude and 80 ° east longitude?

Answer 1

8,394 miles

Step-by-step explanation:

Longitudes, also known as 'meridians', are the lines that go from north to south. They are measured from the Prime Meridian in a east-west direction.

Latitudes, also known as parallels, are the lines that go from east to west. They are measured from the equator in a north-south direction.

Assuming the radius of earth is 3.950 miles.

8,394 miles is calculated as (60 + 80) = 140° * 59.956 = 8,394. Thus, answer will be 8,394 miles.