Question 1576Navigation General

The correct answer is C) 1020 miles. This is because one degree of latitude is equivalent to approximately 60 nautical miles (or 69 statute miles). Therefore, 17 degrees of latitude would be equal to 17 x 60 nautical miles, which is 1020 nautical miles. The other options are incorrect because: A) 68 miles is too low, as 1 degree of latitude is approximately 60 nautical miles. B) 510 miles is too low, as 17 degrees of latitude would be 1020 nautical miles. D) 4080 miles is too high, as 17 degrees of latitude would be 1020 nautical miles.