How far can you see on the ground on a clear day from an airplane flying at 40,000 feet?

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In other words, how distant is the horizon of the earth when you are at 40,000 feet?

2007-03-29 02:45:57 · 3 answers · asked by Steve 1 in Science & Mathematics ➔ Astronomy & Space

245 miles ... Here's a calculator

http://radarproblems.com/calculators/horizon.htm

2007-03-29 02:55:31 · answer #1 · answered by Gene 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋

250 miles.

2007-03-29 09:58:24 · answer #2 · answered by indiana_jones_andthelastcrusade 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋

dont know i was busy becoming part of the 7 mile club with the stewartess

2007-03-29 10:20:31 · answer #3 · answered by EAGLE_ 2 · 0⤊ 2⤋