Your vessel departs LAT 32°45'N, LONG 79°50'W, and is bound for LAT 34°21'S, LONG 18°29'E. Determine the distance by Mercator sailing.
Official USCG Answer & Rule Citation
Correct Answer: Option C — 6,884 miles
Trans-oceanic rhumb line distance calculations require computing differences in latitude, longitude, and meridional parts across hemispheres, applying Mercator sailing mathematical formulas found in Bowditch for accurate long-range passage planning.
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