April 30, 2019 — The “Flat” Earth from 35,000 Feet

This post examines why the horizon can appear flat from cruising altitude and walks through the geometry behind that perception, including distance to the horizon, the Earth’s radius, and the relatively tiny portion of the Earth visible from a commercial airliner.

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