Distance and RateExample problem:

How long will it take to travel 372 statute miles covering 9.5 km per minute?

Basic Skills Required: Conversions Division

Conversions:

To convert kilometers to statute miles, Find the KM marking on the outer scale. Set the known value beneath the NAUT or STAT arrow as before, and read kilometers under the KM marking. For example, to convert 55 statute miles to kilometers:

1. Set 55 opposite of the STAT arrow. 2. Read 88 under the KM marking.

Division:

See earlier lesson for guidance on how to multiply using the E6B.

Solving the problem:

How long will it take to travel 372 statute miles covering 9.5 km per minute?

Step 1: convert the rate (9.5 km/min) to statute miles/min using method outlined above. Answer yields 5.9 statute mile/min

Step 2: divide 367 by 5.9 (see earlier lesson on division). Answer yields 63 minutes.