EASA NAV(A)basic
10. What distance corresponds to one degree of latitude?
Answer
60 NM
Explanation
A degree contains 60 minutes, and each minute of latitude is approximately one nautical mile. **Key takeaway:** $1°$ latitude is approximately $60$ NM. **Glossary:** Nautical mile: distance corresponding approximately to one minute of latitude.
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