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    on the sea how far away is the horizon

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      When i was in the Navy they told us the horizon was 15 nautical miles away


      A nautical mile is 1.15 miles.


       

      14 years ago. Rating: 2
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        ROMOS

        That,s why I said about 10n, land masses to starboard and port and time of day affect the exact distances.
        commented 14 years ago

        Aargh me hearty that be about 10 nautical miles.

        14 years ago. Rating: 1
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          If you are at sea level 15 N Miles on a clear calm day

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