Sixty D equals S T
Distance in nautical miles, speed in knots, time in minutes. Cover the one you want: D = S × T ÷ 60, S = 60 D ÷ T, T = 60 D ÷ S.
Skill 2 · Time, speed, distanceProblem 13005
You ran 2.9 nm between two fixes 46 minutes apart. What was your speed over the ground?
You ran 2.9 nm between two fixes 46 minutes apart. What was your speed over the ground?
Knots to one decimal (within 0.1 kn or 2 %).
| Distance between fixes | 2.9 nm |
|---|---|
| Time between fixes | 46 min |
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