1. What is the latitudinal difference?
SEATTLE
Latitude:47°36′N, Longitude:122°19′W
NEW ORLEANS
Latitude: 29°57’N
Longitude: 90°04’W

2. Subtract the highest latitudinal value from the lowest.
SEATTLE latitude: 47° 37’ N
NEW ORLEANS- latitude: 29° 57’ N
Using the degrees key on your calculator:
Enter:
ANSWER: ° 40’
The latitudinal difference between Seattle and
New Orleans is 17° 40’
°’ ’’
°’ ’’

3. Latitude and Longitude-or W
SEATTLE
Latitude:47°36′N, Longitude:122°19′W
LATITUDE- Flat and N or S
NEW ORLEANS
Latitude: 29°57’N
Longitude: 90°04’W