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As we travel, we like to pursue some of our interests (such as astronomy and bird watching).

When in Altamira Heights, we use the following websites to find information relevant to Altamira Heights and the surrounding area.

  • Weather ...
  • Astronomy & Satellites ...
    • Whether using binoculars, a small telescope or the naked-eye, the Heavens-Above website can help you to find your way around the night-time sky. In addition to detailed sky charts, their website will help you find planets, asteriods, comets, satellites and their tracks across the sky.
    • To give accurate results, Heavens-Above requires the latitude and longitude of your location. As a starting point, when we link to Heavens-Above, we pass this GPS location for Altamira Heights:
    • 27.983300, -82.423400
    • Once you're on the Heavens-Above website, you can improve its accuracy by giving a more precise longitude and latitude as your actual position.
    • The Heavens-Above Website, centered on Altamira Heights
  • Waymarking ...
    • Looking for somewhere out of the ordinary? Find a unique place and want to share it with others? Then it's time to visit Waymarking.com:
    • Waymark.com

Curious and Interesting Names Near Altamira Heights ...

As we travel, we always see a community with a name that gives pause. While there are names which are interesting or familiar, some catch our attention or strike our fancy. We always wonder about such a name. If time permits and the community is not too far, we'll usually try to make a side-trip.

  • Archer
    (Less than 2 miles to the south)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Archer have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Archer
    • Archer is located in Hillsborough County
  • Aurora
    (Less than 2 miles to the northwest)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Aurora have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Aurora
    • Aurora is located in Hillsborough County
  • Betty Jean Heights
    (Less than 2 miles to the northeast)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Betty Jean Heights have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Betty Jean Heights
    • Betty Jean Heights is located in Hillsborough County
  • Big Oaks
    (Less than 2 miles to the west)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Big Oaks have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Big Oaks
    • Big Oaks is located in Hillsborough County
  • Bonita
    (Less than 2 miles to the west)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Bonita have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Bonita
    • Bonita is located in Hillsborough County
  • Bonniehaven
    (Less than 2 miles to the southwest)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Bonniehaven have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Bonniehaven
    • Bonniehaven is located in Hillsborough County
  • Buffalo
    (Less than 2 miles to the west)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Buffalo have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Buffalo
    • Buffalo is located in Hillsborough County
  • Buffalo Gardens
    (Less than 2 miles to the west)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Buffalo Gardens have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Buffalo Gardens
    • Buffalo Gardens is located in Hillsborough County
  • Canning
    (Less than 2 miles to the southwest)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Canning have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Canning
    • Canning is located in Hillsborough County
  • Central Village
    (Less than 2 miles to the southeast)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Central Village have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Central Village
    • Central Village is located in Hillsborough County
  • Citrus Park
    (Less than 2 miles to the west)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Citrus Park have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Citrus Park
    • Citrus Park is located in Hillsborough County
  • Cones
    (Less than 2 miles to the west)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Cones have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Cones
    • Cones is located in Hillsborough County
  • Continue List   (65 more) ...
    • Eastern Heights
      (Less than 2 miles to the east)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Eastern Heights have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Eastern Heights
      • Eastern Heights is located in Hillsborough County
    • Emma Heights
      (Less than 2 miles to the west)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Emma Heights have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Emma Heights
      • Emma Heights is located in Hillsborough County
    • Enterprise
      (Less than 2 miles to the southeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Enterprise have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Enterprise
      • Enterprise is located in Hillsborough County
    • Erin Place
      (Less than 2 miles to the southwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Erin Place have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Erin Place
      • Erin Place is located in Hillsborough County
    • Eureka
      (Less than 2 miles to the west)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Eureka have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Eureka
      • Eureka is located in Hillsborough County
    • Florence Villa
      (Less than 2 miles to the southeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Florence Villa have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Florence Villa
      • Florence Villa is located in Hillsborough County
    • Francis
      (Less than 2 miles to the west)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Francis have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Francis
      • Francis is located in Hillsborough County
    • Friendship
      (Less than 2 miles to the east)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Friendship have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Friendship
      • Friendship is located in Hillsborough County
    • Gardenville
      (Less than 2 miles to the southeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Gardenville have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Gardenville
      • Gardenville is located in Hillsborough County
    • Gary
      (Less than 2 miles to the south)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Gary have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Gary
      • Gary is located in Hillsborough County
    • Garytown
      (Less than 2 miles to the south)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Garytown have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Garytown
      • Garytown is located in Hillsborough County
    • Georgia Park
      (Less than 2 miles to the west)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Georgia Park have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Georgia Park
      • Georgia Park is located in Hillsborough County
    • Georgia Terrace
      (Less than 2 miles to the northeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Georgia Terrace have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Georgia Terrace
      • Georgia Terrace is located in Hillsborough County
    • Glovers
      (Less than 2 miles to the southeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Glovers have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Glovers
      • Glovers is located in Hillsborough County
    • Golden
      (Less than 2 miles to the north)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Golden have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Golden
      • Golden is located in Hillsborough County
    • Goodwater
      (Less than 2 miles to the west)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Goodwater have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Goodwater
      • Goodwater is located in Hillsborough County
    • Grand View
      (Less than 2 miles to the west)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Grand View have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Grand View
      • Grand View is located in Hillsborough County
    • Grove Hill Heights
      (Less than 2 miles to the north)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Grove Hill Heights have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Grove Hill Heights
      • Grove Hill Heights is located in Hillsborough County
    • Hawks
      (Less than 2 miles to the south)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Hawks have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Hawks
      • Hawks is located in Hillsborough County
    • Hazard
      (Less than 2 miles to the west)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Hazard have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Hazard
      • Hazard is located in Hillsborough County
    • Headford
      (Less than 2 miles to the west)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Headford have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Headford
      • Headford is located in Hillsborough County
    • High Ridge
      (Less than 2 miles to the west)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for High Ridge have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for High Ridge
      • High Ridge is located in Hillsborough County
    • High School Heights
      (Less than 2 miles to the west)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for High School Heights have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for High School Heights
      • High School Heights is located in Hillsborough County
    • Highland View
      (Less than 2 miles to the east)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Highland View have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Highland View
      • Highland View is located in Hillsborough County
    • Homestead
      (Less than 2 miles to the west)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Homestead have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Homestead
      • Homestead is located in Hillsborough County
    • Ida
      (Less than 2 miles to the west)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Ida have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Ida
      • Ida is located in Hillsborough County
    • Independence Square
      (Less than 2 miles to the northwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Independence Square have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Independence Square
      • Independence Square is located in Hillsborough County
    • Jessie Heights
      (Less than 2 miles to the southeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Jessie Heights have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Jessie Heights
      • Jessie Heights is located in Hillsborough County
    • La Petite
      (Less than 2 miles to the south)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for La Petite have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for La Petite
      • La Petite is located in Hillsborough County
    • Lewis Heights
      (Less than 2 miles to the west)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Lewis Heights have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Lewis Heights
      • Lewis Heights is located in Hillsborough County
    • Little Cuba
      (Less than 2 miles to the south)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Little Cuba have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Little Cuba
      • Little Cuba is located in Hillsborough County
    • Lucy Dell
      (Less than 2 miles to the northeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Lucy Dell have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Lucy Dell
      • Lucy Dell is located in Hillsborough County
    • Lullaby Pines
      (Less than 2 miles to the southeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Lullaby Pines have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Lullaby Pines
      • Lullaby Pines is located in Hillsborough County
    • Manor Heights
      (Less than 2 miles to the northwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Manor Heights have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Manor Heights
      • Manor Heights is located in Hillsborough County
    • Marie
      (Less than 2 miles to the northwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Marie have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Marie
      • Marie is located in Hillsborough County
    • Marie Heights
      (Less than 2 miles to the west)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Marie Heights have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Marie Heights
      • Marie Heights is located in Hillsborough County
    • Mattie
      (Less than 2 miles to the west)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Mattie have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Mattie
      • Mattie is located in Hillsborough County
    • Mossy Oaks
      (Less than 2 miles to the northwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Mossy Oaks have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Mossy Oaks
      • Mossy Oaks is located in Hillsborough County
    • Murray
      (Less than 2 miles to the southeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Murray have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Murray
      • Murray is located in Hillsborough County
    • Nebraska Park
      (Less than 2 miles to the west)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Nebraska Park have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Nebraska Park
      • Nebraska Park is located in Hillsborough County
    • Oak Tree
      (Less than 2 miles to the northeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Oak Tree have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Oak Tree
      • Oak Tree is located in Hillsborough County
    • Orange Heights
      (Less than 2 miles to the west)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Orange Heights have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Orange Heights
      • Orange Heights is located in Hillsborough County
    • Panama
      (Less than 2 miles to the southwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Panama have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Panama
      • Panama is located in Hillsborough County
    • Peeler Heights
      (Less than 2 miles to the west)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Peeler Heights have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Peeler Heights
      • Peeler Heights is located in Hillsborough County
    • Pierce
      (Less than 2 miles to the west)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Pierce have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Pierce
      • Pierce is located in Hillsborough County
    • Prince
      (Less than 2 miles to the north)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Prince have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Prince
      • Prince is located in Hillsborough County
    • Rainbow Heights
      (Less than 2 miles to the east)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Rainbow Heights have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Rainbow Heights
      • Rainbow Heights is located in Hillsborough County
    • Record Grove
      (Less than 2 miles to the west)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Record Grove have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Record Grove
      • Record Grove is located in Hillsborough County
    • Salmon
      (Less than 2 miles to the south)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Salmon have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Salmon
      • Salmon is located in Hillsborough County
    • Sandy Ridge
      (Less than 2 miles to the northeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Sandy Ridge have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Sandy Ridge
      • Sandy Ridge is located in Hillsborough County
    • Shadowlawn
      (Less than 2 miles to the northwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Shadowlawn have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Shadowlawn
      • Shadowlawn is located in Hillsborough County
    • Shady Rest
      (Less than 2 miles to the northeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Shady Rest have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Shady Rest
      • Shady Rest is located in Hillsborough County
    • Silver Moon
      (Less than 2 miles to the northwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Silver Moon have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Silver Moon
      • Silver Moon is located in Hillsborough County
    • Sultana Glade
      (Less than 2 miles to the northeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Sultana Glade have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Sultana Glade
      • Sultana Glade is located in Hillsborough County
    • Sunnyside
      (Less than 2 miles to the northwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Sunnyside have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Sunnyside
      • Sunnyside is located in Hillsborough County
    • Sunray Hills
      (Less than 2 miles to the north)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Sunray Hills have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Sunray Hills
      • Sunray Hills is located in Hillsborough County
    • Thrashers
      (Less than 2 miles to the west)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Thrashers have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Thrashers
      • Thrashers is located in Hillsborough County
    • Tradewinds
      (Less than 2 miles to the east)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Tradewinds have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Tradewinds
      • Tradewinds is located in Hillsborough County
    • Tripoli Place
      (Less than 2 miles to the northwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Tripoli Place have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Tripoli Place
      • Tripoli Place is located in Hillsborough County
    • Unity Circle
      (Less than 2 miles to the north)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Unity Circle have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Unity Circle
      • Unity Circle is located in Hillsborough County
    • Vista Bonita
      (Less than 2 miles to the northwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Vista Bonita have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Vista Bonita
      • Vista Bonita is located in Hillsborough County
    • Watch Hill
      (Less than 2 miles to the south)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Watch Hill have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Watch Hill
      • Watch Hill is located in Hillsborough County
    • Woodland Terrace
      (Less than 2 miles to the north)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Woodland Terrace have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Woodland Terrace
      • Woodland Terrace is located in Hillsborough County
    • Zephyr Grove
      (Less than 2 miles to the south)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Zephyr Grove have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Zephyr Grove
      • Zephyr Grove is located in Hillsborough County
    • Zion Height
      (Less than 2 miles to the northeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Zion Height have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Zion Height
      • Zion Height is located in Hillsborough County

How Far From Altamira Heights to ...

We spend a lot of time looking through Gazetteers that were published in the late 1800's and early 1900's. Many of the Gazetteers include the distance from a community such as Altamira Heights to various places of note, such as the White House.

With a nod to our favorite Gazetteers, the straight-line distance<2> beginning in Altamira Heights and extending to:

  • Tampa, which is the Seat of Hillsborough County, lies just to the Southwest.
  • Tallahassee, which is the State Capital of Florida, lies 203 miles [326.7 km]<2> to the north northwest (NNW). If you could drive a straight line from Altamira Heights to Tallahassee, with an average speed<3>of 63 miles [101.4 km] per hour, it would take a little over three hours to make the trip. A comfortable walk of 2.2 miles [3.5 km] per hour would take 12 days. A horse and buggy averaging 3.2 miles [5.1 km] per hour would take 8 days.
  • The White House (Washington, DC) is 814 miles [1,310 km] to the north northeast (NNE). Driving would take just about two full days, a buggy would take 32 days and walking would take 47 days.
  • The shortest distance<4> to Jerusalem (specifically the Temple Mount and the Dome of the Rock) is 6,616 miles [10,647.4 km] and it lies to the northeast (NE).<5>
  • The distance to the Great Mosque of Mecca (specifically the Ka'bah - or Kaaba ) is 7,284 miles [11,722.5 km] and it lies to the northeast (NE).<6>
  • The distance to Saint Peter's Basilica (The Vatican) is 5,184 miles [8,342.8 km] and it lies to the northeast (NE).<7>

Unfortunately, we don't know of a website for Altamira Heights. If you can help, please contact us through our Feedback Page.

The official website for Hillsborough County: www.hillsboroughcounty.org/

The official website for State of Florida: www.myflorida.com/

Footnotes ...

<1>The location has been supplied by the Geographic Names Information System - which is maintained by the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS). While these values should be definitive, we found that accuracy can vary and you should double-check the location if accuracy is required.
<2>Our distances are not driving distances, but are calculated as a 'straight-line' distance. A straight line distance ignores obstructions like rivers, canyons, lakes, et cetera - it's truly a line from Point A (ie- Altamira Heights) to Point B.Our distance measurements begin at a specific point in Altamira Heights. The point we use is located at these GPS coordinates - Latitude: 27.9833, Longitude: -82.4234       In this case, the coordinates for Altamira Heights have been provided by the Geographic Names Information System (GNIS).
<3>While we have tried to pick reasonable speeds, the rate of travel is very theoretical - obstacles like fences, hills, lakes, river crossings and rest stops have been ignored. When we say 'Days' of travel, we're assuming 8 hours of travel per day.
<4>The shortest line can be visualized by stretching a string on a Globe from Point A to Point B - this is known as a Great Circle Route. Where you might expect the shortest route from Altamira Heights to the Middle East to be East and South, the Great Circle Route actually lies to the North and East.
<5>The calculated bearing (or angle) to Jerusalem is 310.813 degrees.
<6>The calculated bearing (or angle) to Mecca is 305.212 degrees.
<7>The calculated bearing (or angle) to the Vatican is 309.873 degrees.









 

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