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The Geographic Range tool calculates the distance between you, the observer and an object that just becomes visible on the horizon. Various landmarks and the heights of those landmarks are noted on some charts, nautical almanacs and other aids to navigation. When a landmark becomes visible on the horizon, you can determine the distance between the point of observation and the object.

To calculate your distance to the horizon type your eye height above the water for Observer Height.

To calculate the distance to an object on the horizon:
  • Type your eye height above the water for Observer Height.
  • Click Use Object Height and type the height of the object
    You can select the units to use for both height and distance.
Geographic Range
Observer Height: Object Height:
 Feet
Distance to Horizon: Distance to Horizon:
 
Combined: 
Line of Sight