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 6006
You ran 12.4 nm between two fixes 8 minutes apart. What was your speed over the ground?
You ran 12.4 nm between two fixes 8 minutes apart. What was your speed over the ground?
Knots to one decimal (within 0.1 kn or 2 %).
| Distance between fixes | 12.4 nm |
|---|---|
| Time between fixes | 8 min |
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