How to Calculate and Solve for Same Meridian – Different Sides of the Equator | Latitude and Longitude

November 24, 2019March 17, 2024 Loveth Idoko

Last Updated on March 17, 2024

The image above represents same meridian – different sides of the equator. To calculate same meridian – different sides of the equator, two essential parameters are needed and these parameters are value of A and value of B.

The formula for calculating same meridian – different sides of the equator:

θ = A° + B°

Where;

θ = Angular Difference
A = Value of A
B = Value of B

Let’s solve an example;
Find the angular difference when the value of A is 14 and the value of B is 21.

This implies that;

A = Value of A = 14
B = Value of B = 21

So, θ = A° + B°
θ = 14° + 21°
θ = 35°

Therefore, the angular difference is 35°.

Calculating the Value of A when the Angular Difference and the Value of B are Given

A = θ – B

Where;

A = Value of A
θ = Angular Difference
B = Value of B

Let’s solve an example;
Find the value of A when the value of B is 18 and the angular difference is 25.

This implies that;

θ = Angular Difference = 25
B = Value of B = 18

Then, A = θ – B
A = 25° – 18°
A = 7°

Therefore, the value of A is 7°.

Calculating the Value of B when the Angular Difference and the Value of A are Given

B = θ – A

Where;

B = Value of B
θ = Angular Difference
A = Value of A

Let’s solve an example;
Find the value of B when the value of A is 24 and the angular difference is 32.

This implies that;

θ = Angular Difference = 32
A = Value of A = 24

So, B = θ – A
B = 32° – 24°
B = 8°

Therefore, the value of B is 8°.

How to Calculate Same Meridian – Different Sides of the Equator Using Nickzom Calculator

Nickzom Calculator – The Calculator Encyclopedia is capable of calculating the same meridian – different sides of the equator.

To get the answer and workings of the same meridian – different sides of the equator using the Nickzom Calculator – The Calculator Encyclopedia. First, you need to obtain the app.

You can get this app via any of these means:

Web – https://www.nickzom.org/calculator-plus

To get access to the professional version via web, you need to register and subscribe for NGN 1,500 per annum to have utter access to all functionalities.
You can also try the demo version via https://www.nickzom.org/calculator

Android (Paid) – https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=org.nickzom.nickzomcalculator
Android (Free) – https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.nickzom.nickzomcalculator
Apple (Paid) – https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/nickzom-calculator/id1331162702?mt=8
Once, you have obtained the calculator encyclopedia app, proceed to the Calculator Map, then click on Latitude and Longitude under Mathematics.

Now, Click on Angular Difference under Latitude and Longitude

Now, Click on Two Places on the Same Meridian under Angular Difference

Then, Click on Different Sides of the Equator under Same Meridian

The screenshot below displays the page or activity to enter your values, to get the answer for the same meridian – different sides of the equator according to the respective parameters which are the value of A and value of B.

Now, enter the values appropriately and accordingly for the parameters as required by the value of A is 14 and value of B is 21.

Finally, Click on Calculate

As you can see from the screenshot above, Nickzom Calculator– The Calculator Encyclopedia solves for the same meridian – different sides of the equator and presents the formula, workings and steps too.