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Why are nautical miles longer than land miles?

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Asked By: MathMan789 36-40, M  5 months ago

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    rolo65 - 46-50 years old - male

    Posted by rolo65 Nov 29th, 2012 at 6:28AM

    The curvature of the earth is added into the equation.

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  1. 40beeens - 36-40 years old - male

    Posted by 40beeens Nov 29th, 2012 at 6:31AM

    To compensate for the up and down movement of the waves?

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  2. janeseymour - 22-25 years old - female

    Posted by janeseymour Nov 29th, 2012 at 6:29AM

    So that Cruise Lines can charge higher fares.

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  3. FattyBumppo - 22-25 years old - male

    Reply by FattyBumppo Nov 29th, 2012 at 6:37AM

    If they charged per mile wouldn't a shorter nautical mile be more profitable for them?

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  4. janeseymour - 22-25 years old - female

    Reply by janeseymour Nov 29th, 2012 at 11:33AM

    You are a clever boy, I never thought that way as I am a girl.

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