Calculate the shortest distance in nautical miles between M(45°N, 38°E) andN(45°N, I 42°W)

Calculate the shortest distance in nautical miles between M(45°N, 38°E) and N(45°N,42°W)

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Latitude diff. = 90^o
90 x 60 = 5400nm

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Kavungya answered the question on September 18, 2019 at 13:57

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