EASA NAV(A)intermediate
11. A point is at 47°50′27″N. Which point is exactly 240 NM north?
Answer
51°50′27″N
Explanation
At 60 NM per degree, 240 NM equals 4° of latitude. Add 4° to the starting latitude: **51°50′27″N**. **Key takeaway:** Northward distance increases northern latitude. **Glossary:** Latitude: angular position north or south of the equator.
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