Thread: distance to the horizon

From the top of Mt. Washington, which is 6288 feet above sea level, how far is it to the horizon? Assume that the Earth has a 3960-mile radius(one mile is 5280 feet) and give your answer to the nearest mile.

Hmm...I was trying to use trig..

Yes, but it can be useful to make a drawing. Did you do that?

... but then there is refraction. The geometric horizon is not the circle where the sky and earth meet.

CB

I got an answer. 97miles.
Please see attached drawing.
I think I got the wrong answer.

Originally Posted by Veronica1999

I got an answer. 97miles.
Please see attached drawing.
I think I got the wrong answer.

Near enough for the geometric horizon.

CB