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Old November 8th 04, 12:11 AM
Stefan
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brucrx wrote:

Does anyone know the exact conversion in feet for a minute of latitude and
longitude?


Longitude is easy: 1 minute of longitude equals 1 foot ... if you
measure at the right latitude, that is.

Latitude is nearly as easy: Guess how the nautical mile has been defined?

Stefan