James E.

asked • 09/02/20

Please help, I'm struggling

Latitude gives the measure of a central angle θ with vertex at the earth's center whose initial side goes through the equator and whose terminal side goes through the given location. The latitude of Springfield, Illinois is 40° 12′ north. Assuming the earth is a perfect sphere of radius 4000 miles, what is the distance from the equator to Springfield? (Approximate to nearest whole number.)

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