2006-08-13 14:44:19 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous in Science & Mathematics ➔ Geography
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Horizon
There are some formulas to calculate how far you can see (i.e., to the horizon).
Some accurate some approximations.
2006-08-13 14:50:57 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
The length to the horizon from sea level is average about 30 km.
2006-08-14 11:50:21 · answer #2 · answered by Realname: Robert Siikiniemi 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Here is the calculations, to judge the distances of the horizon:
1.17 times the square root of your height of eye = Distance to the horizon in nautical miles
Or you can see this website:
http://www.boatsafe.com/kids/distance.htm
2006-08-13 21:51:38 · answer #3 · answered by JonAl S 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
i always heard that on sea level, its 14.1 miles
2006-08-17 12:52:41 · answer #4 · answered by Ev 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋