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When you are at one of the poles on earth how many miles is each degree?
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-- Each degree of latitude, anywhere on Earth, is about 69 miles in a north
or south direction.
-- Each degree of longitude covers a different distance, depending on the latitude.
At the poles, any number of degrees of longitude cover zero distance.
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How many miles are between all latitudes?
Each degree of latitude is 69 miles apart. The range varies because of the Earth's shape, from 68.7 at the equator to 69.4 at the poles
What happens to a degree of longitude as you move from equator towards the poles?
Nothing. A change of 1 degree of latitude corresponds to a distance of about 69 miles, regardless of where on the earth you begin. The above answer is not exactly correct. Because the earth is ellipsoid rather than spherical (meaning it is slightly flattened at the poles), there is a slight difference in distance. It is closer to 68miles at the equator and 69miles at the poles. The flattened effect makes the distance increase slightly toward the poles.
If it is approximately 6200 miles from the equator to the North or south pole how many miles is it between two parallels 1 degree apart?
90 degrees from the equator to either pole, so 6200 divided by 90 is...68.8888888888888888888888888888888888...
How many kilometers are between each line of latitude?
Lines of latitude are imaginary lines that circle the earth in the East/West plane, and range from 0 degrees (the equator) to 90 degrees (the poles).Lines of latitude can be drawn every 30 degrees, or 10 degrees, as seen on many maps of the world, or they can be drawn at closer intervals, such as every 1 degree.Lines can also be drawn at fractions of a degree!e.g. New York lies between latitudes 40° 30′ N and 45° 1′ NSo, which particular lines do we want to know the distance between? Those at 10 degree intervals, at 30 degree intervals, at fractions of a degree interval, or at some other distance apart?It we stick to lines of latitude which are 1 degree apart, we find that they are, on average, about 69 miles(111 kilometers) apart.However, when we get nearer the equator they are actually only 68.703 miles (110.567 km) apart, but when we are nearer the poles they are more like 69.407 (111.699 km) apart!For more information and an explanation of why the distance differs on different parts of the earth, see Related links below.
How many miles does one degree of longitude cover?
That's going to depend on how far you are north or south of the equator. The distance between any two meridians of longitude is maximum along the equator, and it shrinks to zero at the poles, where all meridians of longitude converge (come together). One degree of longitude represents about 111.2 km (69.1 miles) on the equator. Anywhere else on earth, it would be 111.2 multiplied by the cosine of your latitude.
How many miles are between all latitudes?
Each degree of latitude is 69 miles apart. The range varies because of the Earth's shape, from 68.7 at the equator to 69.4 at the poles
Degree how many miles?
The mile is a unit of distance, the degree is a unit for the angles or temperature !
What happens to a degree of longitude as you move from equator towards the poles?
Nothing. A change of 1 degree of latitude corresponds to a distance of about 69 miles, regardless of where on the earth you begin. The above answer is not exactly correct. Because the earth is ellipsoid rather than spherical (meaning it is slightly flattened at the poles), there is a slight difference in distance. It is closer to 68miles at the equator and 69miles at the poles. The flattened effect makes the distance increase slightly toward the poles.
What is the highest latitude on earth and where?
The Poles are each 90 degrees.
If it is approximately 6200 miles from the equator to the North or south pole how many miles is it between two parallels 1 degree apart?
90 degrees from the equator to either pole, so 6200 divided by 90 is...68.8888888888888888888888888888888888...
How many kilometers are between each line of latitude?
Lines of latitude are imaginary lines that circle the earth in the East/West plane, and range from 0 degrees (the equator) to 90 degrees (the poles).Lines of latitude can be drawn every 30 degrees, or 10 degrees, as seen on many maps of the world, or they can be drawn at closer intervals, such as every 1 degree.Lines can also be drawn at fractions of a degree!e.g. New York lies between latitudes 40° 30′ N and 45° 1′ NSo, which particular lines do we want to know the distance between? Those at 10 degree intervals, at 30 degree intervals, at fractions of a degree interval, or at some other distance apart?It we stick to lines of latitude which are 1 degree apart, we find that they are, on average, about 69 miles(111 kilometers) apart.However, when we get nearer the equator they are actually only 68.703 miles (110.567 km) apart, but when we are nearer the poles they are more like 69.407 (111.699 km) apart!For more information and an explanation of why the distance differs on different parts of the earth, see Related links below.
How many miles does one degree of longitude cover?
That's going to depend on how far you are north or south of the equator. The distance between any two meridians of longitude is maximum along the equator, and it shrinks to zero at the poles, where all meridians of longitude converge (come together). One degree of longitude represents about 111.2 km (69.1 miles) on the equator. Anywhere else on earth, it would be 111.2 multiplied by the cosine of your latitude.
How many miles do each degree approximately equal?
The earth's circumference, at the equator, is approx 24,000 miles. 360 degrees = 24901.5 miles so 1 deg = 24901.5/360 = 1660 miles approx.
Where do the lines of longitude run from?
Each meridian of longitude stays right where it's at, and connects the north and south poles of the Earth's axis.
Are north poles and south poles antipodal to each other?
Not necessarily - consider a horseshoe magnet for example, both N and S poles are close to each other. The N and S poles on the Earth are roughly opposite each other. Both poles wander somewhat, and the S pole is travelling NNE steadily at the moment.
What id the difference between the equator and the poles?
The equator is the center of the earth's surface which is an equal distance from each pole. The poles are points on both sides of the earth which supposedly create the magnetic field around the earth.
Do north pole and north pole attract each other?
If you're talking about magnets, then yes, north poles attract south poles.Two North poles repel, and two South poles repel.If you're talking about the Earth's north and south poles, those are justlocations. They're about as far apart as it's possible to get on Earth, andthey have no influence on each other.
