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 2006
You ran 11.7 nm between two fixes 23 minutes apart. What was your speed over the ground?
You ran 11.7 nm between two fixes 23 minutes apart. What was your speed over the ground?
Knots to one decimal (within 0.1 kn or 2 %).
| Distance between fixes | 11.7 nm |
|---|---|
| Time between fixes | 23 min |
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