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12. "Why is a nautical mile longer than a statute mile?"
Answer: A nautical mile is approximately 6076 feet vs. 5280 feet in a statute mile. A nautical mile actually represents one (1) minute of Latitude. Thus, one (1) degree of Latitude equals 60 nautical miles. For example: When you are at 40°10’ North Latitude, you are 2410 nautical miles north of the Equator.
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