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Using the speed of sound at 20° C, which is 343 m/sec, the cannon would be 2058 meters away. Temperature, pressure, and humidity could all affect the actual speed.

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Speed of sound is 1100 feet per second, so 6600 feet. About a mile and a quarter.

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Yes, At 5 miles, you will see the flash far sooner than your hear the boom.

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