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The International Dateline approximates the meridian of 180° longitude.
Since the line is more than 12,000 miles long and spans the entire range between
the north and south poles, you can start out from any point in California, and travel
in any direction, and eventually cross that line. You literally "can't miss it" ... there is
no way.
-- From the Oregon/California line, the shortest route to the 180° meridian is to
head out on a bearing of 314° ... roughly northwest. Travel straight ahead, and
you reach the 180° meridian after 2,619.3 miles, at 58° north latitude.
-- From the Mexico/California line, the shortest route to the 180° meridian is to
head out on a bearing of 317° ... also roughly northwest. Travel straight ahead,
and you reach the 180° meridian after 3,360.2 miles, at 54.5° north latitude.
What else can I help you with?
How many degrees of longitude separate las Vegas from international date line?
Las Vegas is approximately 116 degrees west of the International Date Line, which lies at 180 degrees longitude. Therefore, there are about 64 degrees of longitude separating Las Vegas from the International Date Line.
Is the international date line a line of latitude?
No, the international date line is a line of longitude, not latitude.
Can you cross the international date line in China?
That depends on where you're coming from to go to Shanghai. No wait ! On second thought, it doesn't even depend on that. No matter where you're starting from, you can travel in either one of two opposite directions and wind up in Shanghai. That's because the Earth is spherical (shaped like a ball). So . . . -- Regardless of where you are when you start out, you always have a choice of two directions for your trip to Shanghai. -- One direction is a longer trip, and the other direction is a shorter one. -- In one direction, you'll cross the International Dateline on your way to Shanghai. In the other direction, you won't.
Does the international date line pass Samoa?
Travelling west the international date line is further west. The answer is no
Two oceans does the International Date line pass?
The International Date line crosses the Arctic and Pacific oceans.
What direction would you cross the international date line to repeat a day?
east-bound
How many degrees of longitude separate las Vegas from international date line?
Las Vegas is approximately 116 degrees west of the International Date Line, which lies at 180 degrees longitude. Therefore, there are about 64 degrees of longitude separating Las Vegas from the International Date Line.
Is the international date line a line of latitude?
No, the international date line is a line of longitude, not latitude.
What is the area from the prime meridian to the international date line?
1/2 of the earth's surface, in each direction.
How can a birthday last 28 hours?
If you cross the International Date Line in the right direction, you can have a 48 hour birthday!
What is the effect of crossing international date line?
You either gain or lose a day - depending on which direction you're travelling.
What is the curious feature of international date line?
no countries lies in international date line
What is imaginary line in the pacific ocean that separates days?
the international date line
Where is the international date line start?
The ends of the International Dateline are the north and south poles. But the line doesn't have any particular direction, so there's no such thing as its starting or ending point.
What states are closest to the international Date line?
Alaska and Hawaii. If you go to the mainland, then California, Oregon, and Washington are the closest.
Can you cross the international date line in China?
That depends on where you're coming from to go to Shanghai. No wait ! On second thought, it doesn't even depend on that. No matter where you're starting from, you can travel in either one of two opposite directions and wind up in Shanghai. That's because the Earth is spherical (shaped like a ball). So . . . -- Regardless of where you are when you start out, you always have a choice of two directions for your trip to Shanghai. -- One direction is a longer trip, and the other direction is a shorter one. -- In one direction, you'll cross the International Dateline on your way to Shanghai. In the other direction, you won't.
What meridian forms the International Date Line?
The International Date Line roughly follows the 180th meridian.
