Lat/Lon distance question

Diver1111 · 08-14-2011, 10:42 PM

Can somebody tell me how far apart-in feet-two objects are given the following Lat/Lon specs.

Lat/Lon format I'm using is xx yy.zzz

Object #1 48 36.579 / 77 23.319

Object #2 48 36.568 / 77 27.359

When I hike I use the UTM/Universal Transverse Mercator coordinate system in the GPS-one convenient increment: meters, so you can tell exactly how far something is. Not so here at least I don't have a mind for the whole Lat/Lon thing and it variations.

Thanks.

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08-14-2011, 10:42 PM	#1
Diver1111 Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Exeter NH Posts: 605 Thanks: 0 Thanked 1,032 Times in 227 Posts	Lat/Lon distance question Can somebody tell me how far apart-in feet-two objects are given the following Lat/Lon specs. Lat/Lon format I'm using is xx yy.zzz Object #1 48 36.579 / 77 23.319 Object #2 48 36.568 / 77 27.359 When I hike I use the UTM/Universal Transverse Mercator coordinate system in the GPS-one convenient increment: meters, so you can tell exactly how far something is. Not so here at least I don't have a mind for the whole Lat/Lon thing and it variations. Thanks.