2007-02-06 03:17:17 · 8 answers · asked by remdjm@sbcglobal.net 1 in Science & Mathematics ➔ Earth Sciences & Geology
Depends how tall you are
The distance to the horizon on earth in Km is equal to about
d = sqrt(13h)
So if your eye level height is 1.7 m then the distance to the horizon is about 4.7km
2007-02-06 03:21:08 · answer #1 · answered by E 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
It's called a farsee (as for as you can see). About 20 miles to the horizon at sea.
No kidding!
2007-02-07 07:48:12 · answer #2 · answered by david37863 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The formula is that if your eyes are 'h' feet above sea leavel, the horizon is at a distance of 'd' miles, where d = sqrt (1.5 * h).
For example, h = 6 feet gives you d = sqrt (9) = 3 miles.
2007-02-06 14:14:50 · answer #3 · answered by bh8153 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
That depends on your height and the topology of the earth between you and the horizon. I think your latitide may influence the distance you see to the horizon as well.
2007-02-06 11:21:22 · answer #4 · answered by bequalming 5 · 1⤊ 1⤋
It depends on how tall you are. A six foot man can see about 3 miles on level ground. If you are up high you can see farther. Additionally, you can see tall objects farther away because they extend above the horizon, for example looking at ships or forested islands across water.
2007-02-06 11:22:59 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 1⤋
As far as the eye can see the Sky touch the Ground and straight as a Crow flies.
The above answers are more technical and will be more correct.
2007-02-06 11:26:07 · answer #6 · answered by Snaglefritz 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋
At sea you can see another ship at about 35 miles.
2007-02-06 13:06:57 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Horizon
2007-02-06 11:28:30 · answer #8 · answered by Ret68 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋