1. What is Degrees to Kilometers Conversion?

The degrees to kilometers conversion provides an approximate distance measurement based on latitude degrees. One degree of latitude is approximately 111.32 kilometers at the equator.

2. How Does the Calculator Work?

The calculator uses the simple conversion formula:

Where:

• \( degrees \) — Latitude degrees (°)
• \( 111.32 \) — Approximate km per degree at equator

Note: This conversion is most accurate at the equator. The actual distance varies slightly with latitude due to Earth's shape.

3. Importance of the Conversion

Details: This conversion is useful for geography, navigation, and mapping applications where approximate distances between latitude lines are needed.

4. Using the Calculator

Tips: Enter the latitude degrees (positive value) and the calculator will provide the equivalent distance in kilometers.

5. Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Q1: Is this conversion exact?
A: No, it's an approximation. The actual length of a degree varies slightly with latitude.

Q2: Does this work for longitude degrees?
A: No, longitude degrees vary in length depending on latitude. This calculator is for latitude only.

Q3: Why 111.32 km per degree?
A: This is based on Earth's circumference divided by 360 degrees.

Q4: How accurate is this at different latitudes?
A: The variation is small (about ±0.5%) between the equator and poles.

Q5: Can I use this for precise measurements?
A: For precise measurements, use more advanced geodesic calculations that account for Earth's ellipsoidal shape.