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How far is the horizon?

Asked by prasad (3859points) July 20th, 2012

Assuming everything is flat (or more precisely visible) around, how far is the horizon from where I stand? Approximately?

I know, it can be mathematically calculated, but I’m just lazy now.

And, how much area would that be that I can see all around me 360 degrees? What is the shape of the area called? I imagine the shape like cornea of the human eye or a contact lens.

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