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Calculating Compass bearing from two points on Google Maps

  • 16-03-2015 06:54PM
    #1
    Calahonda52
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    Need to realign a terrestrial aerial to Kippure which is at

    53.177706, -6.332238

    from
    53.484777,-6.152741

    Its west of south but any math there for how much
    Thanks

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  • #2
    coylemj
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    Too much bother to do it via maths but I have the transmitters stored in a digital map and from your spot it's 199 degrees true to Kippure - 36.1 kms.


  • #3
    Calahonda52
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    coylemj wrote: »
    Too much bother to do it via maths but I have the transmitters stored in a digital map and from your spot it's 199 degrees true to Kippure - 36.1 kms.

    Many thanks,
    I did find this
    http://googlecompass.com
    but it seems to be designed for windows, I have a mac and its a bit wobbly.

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  • #4
    Rabbo
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    yea, I'm getting 199.24 degrees


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