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how can I rewrite this equation to get a correct answer (in km)

111.1 x cos-1(1.55720185)

 Aug 2, 2016
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 cos-1(1.55720185) is impossible as cosine function have a range of -1<x<1

 Aug 2, 2016
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Length of 1 degree of Longitude = cosine (latitude) * length of degree (Kilometers) at equator ,

 

111.1 x cos-1(1.55720185)

Use cos and NOT cos^-1

111.1 x cos(1.55720185) =111.1 x 0.999630=111.06 Km at equator.

 Aug 2, 2016
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Good job Guest #2

MaxWong  Aug 2, 2016

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