Glossar
Luftfahrtgeografie
Längengrad (Longitude)
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Definition
The angular distance east or west of the Prime Meridian, measured in degrees
Verwandte Begriffe
Hemisphäre (Hemisphere)
One half of the Earth divided by the equator (N/S) or Prime Meridian (E/W)
Internationale Datumsgrenze (IDL: International Date Line)
An imaginary line roughly along the 180° meridian where the calendar date changes
Breitengrad (Latitude)
The angular distance north or south of the equator, measured in degrees
Zeitzone (Time Zone)
A geographic region observing a uniform standard time, typically offset from UTC
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Längengrad (Longitude)?
The angular distance east or west of the Prime Meridian, measured in degrees
How does Längengrad (Longitude) relate to other aviation concepts?
Längengrad (Longitude) is closely related to Hemisphere and International Date Line, among other key aviation concepts.
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