Chapter 23.6B, Problem 2A

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a.

To determine:

The great circle distance between the international airport nearest from an individual’s home and London.

Introduction:

The great circle refers to the largest circle that can be designed on a sphere. This circle separates the sphere into two hemispheres.

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b.

To determine:

The distance between the international airport and London in miles and kilometers.

Introduction:

The total distance between the international airport and London can be calculated by multiplying the angular distance between points with 111 kilometers or 69 miles.

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c.

To determine:

The flight time taken to reach from airport to London.

Introduction:

The time taken to reach from airport to London can be calculated by the following equation:

$\text{time}=\frac{\text{distance}}{\text{speed}}$.