Example: 1 in., 10 ft., etc. per mile
2006-08-28 05:24:13 · 4 answers · asked by jyar 2 in Science & Mathematics ➔ Geography
It would have to be measured in degrees to be the curvature and that answer is .0144 degrees per mile based on the circumference of the earth being 24,901.55 miles. The is obviously based off of sea level, if it were based on actual topography it would vary due to hilss valleys and mountains. But the short sweet correct answer is .0144 degrees per mile.
2006-08-28 05:33:33 · answer #1 · answered by Alex H 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Put it this way...at ten feet above the ground, the horizon is 4 1/4 miles away. That comes out to a curvature of 6 5/8" per mile.
2006-08-28 06:36:36 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
If memory serves me correctly, the curvature in the terms you are seeking is 8 inches per mile.
2006-08-28 07:51:27 · answer #3 · answered by kevinngunn 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
It is negligible that you can assume that it is plane for all practical purposes
2006-08-28 05:38:34 · answer #4 · answered by A 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋