Answer to Question #112191 in Geomatics for Nontobeko

Question

Calculate the real-life distance in meter(m) shown by 2cm on map. Using the scale 1:20 000 000 and 1:10 000

Answer 1

The scale 1:20 000 000 and 1:10 000 means that 1 cm on the map represents 20 000 000 cm (200 km) or 10 000 cm (100 m) in the real world. Therefore, 2 cm is 400 km on the first map and 200 m on the second map.