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Old 14th Jun 2011, 10:54
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Basic formula: PET = Distance x GS Home / (GS Home + GS Out)

PET = 2346 x 480 / (480 + 365)
PET = 1332,64 NM

Since you are interested in time from A to PET, you divide the distance A-PET with GS Out:

Time to PET = PET / GS Out = 1332,64 / 365 = 3,65 hours = 219 min
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