If you are traveling at 8 knots for 45 minutes, how far will you have traveled in nautical miles?

1 Answer
Jan 15, 2018

6 nautical miles

Explanation:

General equation: Rate=DistanceTime or (R=DT)
R = 8 knots = 8 nautical miles/hour
D = x nautical miles
T = 45 minutes = 0.75 hours

So:
8knots=x0.75hours

8knots0.75hours=x

x=6nautical miles

PS:
A car going x mph will travel x miles in 1 hour
Similarly, a ship going x knots will travel x nautical miles in 1 hour