Function Repository Resource:

DistanceFromEarthCenter

Compute the distance of a position on Earth's surface from the center of Earth

Contributed by: Peter Cullen Burbery

ResourceFunction["DistanceFromEarthCenter"][position]

computes the distance from the center of Earth for position on Earth’s surface.

ResourceFunction["DistanceFromEarthCenter"][]

computes the distance of your location from the center of Earth.

Examples

Find the distance of your location from the center of the Earth:

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See how fast would it take light to travel this distance:

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Find the distance of the Empire State Building from the Earth's center:

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