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One degree of latitude, and one degree of longitude along the equator only,

is equivalent to roughly 69.1 miles (111 km).

One degree of latitude, and of longitude on the equator only, is also equal to

about 60 nautical miles.

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How many miles on Earth are equal to one degree of latitude?

About 69 miles


How many miles are in degree?

One degree of latitude, and one degree of longitude along the equator only, is equivalent to roughly 69.1 miles (111 km). One degree of latitude, and of longitude on the equator only, is also equal to about 60 nautical miles.


How many miles is 360 degrees?

If this question is referring to earth at the equator, then the answer is the same as the earths circumference. 24875 miles. Then one might ask, How many miles is there in one degree ? 24875 / 360 = 69.097 miles are in one Degree.


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How many miles does 1 degree of latidude equal at 64 degrees west longitude?

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How many miles and kilometers does 1 degree of latitude represent?

1 degree of latitude =70 miles (112 km)


How many miles from 0 degree north to 30 degree north?

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How many miles are there in 10 degrees?

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How far is one degree at the Arctic Circle?

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