How many nautical miles are there in one degree of latitude?

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2006-08-27 12:01:23 · 4 answers · asked by kenneth p 1 in Science & Mathematics ➔ Geography

There are 60 nautical milesin one degre of latitude. Each minute (60 per degree) equals one nautical mile. A nautical mile is 1.18 statute miles.

2006-08-27 15:54:37 · answer #1 · answered by science teacher 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋

60 nautical miles because 1 nautical mile is a minute of latitude.

2006-08-27 19:05:34 · answer #2 · answered by rscanner 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋

60 miles

2006-08-27 19:08:00 · answer #3 · answered by LISSA 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋

Hi. One. Opps, you said degree. 60

2006-08-27 19:05:05 · answer #4 · answered by Cirric 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋