what is the distance you can see from a plane window at 33,000 ft.?

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How many km (on the ground)) to the horizon in front and behind can you see?

2007-06-05 08:45:58 · 4 answers · asked by carflyguy 1 in Science & Mathematics ➔ Physics

d = sqrt (2Rh + h^2)

They give you h. Look up the radius of the earth, R.

2007-06-05 08:49:22 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋

That's over 6 miles high. If you focus real hard on the main highways you can see semi trucks they look smaller than small ants.

2007-06-05 15:51:03 · answer #2 · answered by jsardi56 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋

here is a link that will explain the effect of distance to the horizon and so forth.

2007-06-05 15:48:31 · answer #3 · answered by I got 2 points for this answer 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋

can a plane go so hi? I don't fink so...

2007-06-05 15:49:35 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋