How far in miles is one celestial degree?

Question

Actual, not apparent degees

Answer 1

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Answer 2

One degree equals 60 nautical miles.  A statute mile is approx 1.1 per nautical mile.  So approx 66 miles in statute miles.

Answer 3

Can't be answered, because it depends on how far away you're measuring the distance.

One degree of arc is equal to a few yards at a distance of one mile, about 7,000 miles at the distance of the moon, about a light year at the distance of the "second tier" of stars in the sky, and is equal to many light years at a distance of the furthest visible stars.

Look at it this way: if you draw a small circle, then one degree of that circle will be a very small length. Draw a circle twice as big, and one degree will be longer.

If you're measuring on the face of the Earth, then one degree of arc is about 66 miles, as mentioned. But one degree of longitude is a different distance depending on how far from the equator you are. At the equator, a degree is about 66 miles. A few yards from the pole, you could travel several degrees in one step. I think that might be what you mean when you mention "actual" and "apparent" degrees. Correct me if I'm wrong.