EASA NAV(A)basic
At latitudes other than the equator, one degree of longitude spans less distance than one degree of longitude at the equator.
Answer
true
Explanation
Meridians converge toward the poles, so the east–west separation between adjacent meridians decreases with latitude. At latitude φ, the approximate distance per degree of longitude is 60 cos φ NM. **Key takeaway:** Longitude distance depends on latitude. **Glossary:** **Meridian convergence**: The reduction in spacing between meridians toward the poles.
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