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Old 18th Aug 2006, 07:39
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BobC
 
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Here's a formula, but you really should be able to work out the answer from a knowledge of the 1-in-60 rule (on which the formula is based).

Distance = grounspeed x time for bearing change (min)/bearing change (deg)

In your example, distance = 180 x 6 min/6 degrees = 180 nm

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