Find the difference in latitude , DLAT ( to the nearest degree and minute) for the final position.

Question

-74.64 nautical miles.

Answer 1

To find the difference in latitude, we need to convert nautical miles to degrees.

1 degree of latitude is approximately equal to 60 nautical miles.

So, the difference in latitude would be:

-74.64 nautical miles / 60 nautical miles per degree ≈ -1.244 degrees

To convert this into degrees and minutes, we multiply the decimal part (-0.244) by 60 to get the minute value:

-0.244 * 60 = -14.64

Rounded to the nearest minute, the difference in latitude is approximately -1 degree and 15 minutes.