Charlotte, North Carlolina, and Miami, Florida , lie approximately on the same meridian. Charlotte has a latitude of 35.2degrees N, and Miami has a latitude of 25.8degreees N. Find the distance between these two cities. (the radius of the earth is 3960 miles. round answer to nearest mile.

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Charlotte, North Carlolina, and Miami, Florida , lie approximately on the same meridian. Charlotte has a latitude of 35.2degrees N, and Miami has a latitude of 25.8degreees N. Find the distance between these two cities. (the radius of the earth is 3960 miles. round answer to nearest mile.

 

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