Here's how to calculate the distance:
* Equator's Latitude: The equator is at 0° latitude.
* Distance Calculation: The Earth's circumference is roughly 24,901 miles. Since there are 360 degrees of longitude, each degree of latitude is approximately 69 miles (24,901 / 360).
* Charlotte's Distance: Charlotte is 35.23° North of the equator, so it's approximately 2,431 miles (35.23 x 69) away.
Therefore, Charlotte, North Carolina is approximately 2,431 miles from the equator.
