a = √[(r + h)² - r²]
where:
a stands for the distance to the horizon, h is your eyesight level, and r is the Earth's radius, equal to 3959 miles or 6371 km.
a = √[(r + h)² - r²]
where:
a stands for the distance to the horizon, h is your eyesight level, and r is the Earth's radius, equal to 3959 miles or 6371 km.
you calculated the distance to the horizon and then measured it?
you calculated the distance to the horizon and then measured it?
www.distance.to gives ‘as the crow flies’ aka direct distances.
www.distance.to gives ‘as the crow flies’ aka direct distances.
you tested your calculation (i'll ask about precision in a minute) against a calculator?
and what? you were wrong? They were wrong? they were the same?
you tested your calculation (i'll ask about precision in a minute) against a calculator?
and what? you were wrong? They were wrong? they were the same?
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