answersLogoWhite

0

How far is geographic second?

User Avatar

Anonymous

10y ago
Updated: 5/23/2022

In latitude, 1 second is equivalent to roughly 30.8 meters.

In latitude, 1 second is equivalent to roughly 30.8 meters along the equator, and

it shrinks steadily to zero at the poles. In general, it's 30.8 meters multiplied by

the cosine of the latitude where it's being measured.

User Avatar

Annabel Jacobs

Lvl 13
3y ago

What else can I help you with?

Related Questions