EASA NAV(A)intermediate
On an aeronautical chart with a scale of 1:500,000, the straight-line distance between two waypoints measures 17.0 cm. What is the approximate ground distance between these waypoints in nautical miles (NM)?
Answer
46 NM
Explanation
The coordinate/chart distance for the return route is approximately **46 NM**. Distance is reciprocal-independent: reversing direction does not change separation. **Key takeaway:** The distance between two points is the same in either direction. **Glossary:** NM: nautical mile.
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