Glossary
Travel & Geography
Latitude
Definition
The angular distance of a point north or south of the equator, measured in degrees from 0 (equator) to 90 (poles). Combined with longitude, it specifies any location on Earth.
Related Terms
Longitude
The angular distance of a point east or west of the Prime Meridian (Greenwich, England), measured in degrees from 0 to 180. Combined with latitude, it specifies any location on Earth.
Equator
An imaginary circle around the Earth at 0 degrees latitude, equidistant from the North and South Poles. Divides the Earth into Northern and Southern hemispheres.
Waypoint
A predetermined geographical position defined by latitude/longitude coordinates, used for navigation and flight planning. Waypoints are identified by five-letter names (e.g., TIGER, SHARK).