How is distance measured for longtitutde and latitude
Longitude and latitude are measured in degrees.
Latitude is measured in degrees north and south of the equator. The equator is designated as 0 degrees latitude, while the North Pole is 90 degrees north latitude and the South Pole is 90 degrees south latitude.
Longitude is measured in degrees east and west of the prime meridian, which runs through Greenwich, England. The prime meridian is designated as 0 degrees longitude. The longitude ranges from 180 degrees west to 180 degrees east, making a complete circle around the globe.
To determine the exact measurements, geographical coordinates are typically expressed as decimal degrees, where each degree is divided into 60 minutes and each minute is further divided into 60 seconds. However, for most everyday uses, using decimal degrees without minutes and seconds is sufficient.