SOLUTION: Sydney is 3 hours closer in time to New York City than it is to Los Angeles. So how come Sydney isn't closer (in miles) to New York than it is to Los Angeles? Or is it?

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Question 394539: Sydney is 3 hours closer in time to New York City than it is to Los Angeles.
So how come Sydney isn't closer (in miles) to New York than it is to Los Angeles? Or is it?

Answer by edjones(8007) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
You are comparing time with distance which is like comparing apples and oranges.
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Ed