How far out to sea can u see the light from the lighthouse

Marybeth Sanders (Beth) | Feb 24, 2021 | Category: Lighthouse

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Steve Wilson | Feb 25, 2021

Fifteen miles. This is due to the height of the light which allows the beam to travel over the curvature of the Earth. The calculation is the square root of the height of the observer times 1.17, so at the water line a six foot person can see the horizon three miles away, up on top of the lighthouse that distance increases to fifteen miles. You asked.

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