A vessel at LAT 45°36.0'N, LONG 11°36.0'W, heads for a destination at LAT 24°16.0'N, LONG 73°52.0'W. Determine the true course and distance by Mercator sailing.

Question

A vessel at LAT 45&deg;36.0'N, LONG 11&deg;36.0'W, heads for a destination at LAT 24&deg;16.0'N, LONG 73&deg;52.0'W. Determine the true course and distance by Mercator sailing.

Accepted Answer

Option B: 247&deg;T, 3299.3 miles. Mercator sailing calculations involve finding the difference in latitude and the difference in meridional parts. Using the formula tan(Course) = DLong / DMP, the course is determined to be 247°T. Applying the distance formula D = DLat / cos(Course) results in a total distance of 3299.3 miles.

A vessel at LAT 45&deg;36.0'N, LONG 11&deg;36.0'W, heads for a destination at LAT 24&deg;16.0'N, LONG 73&deg;52.0'W. Determine the true course and distance by Mercator sailing.

A vessel at LAT 45°36.0'N, LONG 11°36.0'W, heads for a destination at LAT 24°16.0'N, LONG 73°52.0'W. Determine the true course and distance by Mercator sailing.