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Default Convert decimal degrees to circular degrees (deg,min,sec)


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Format the cell as [hh]:mm:ss to properly display values such as 107:30:45.

Benn-at-Bax wrote:

When I do this, the "dd" represents DAYS not degress so the conversion result
always shows a max of "30" or "31" for degrees then goes back to 1.

"Gary''s Student" wrote:


for a really good discussion see:

http://www.cpearson.com/excel/latlong.htm


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Gary''s Student - gsnu200719


"Benn-at-Bax" wrote:


What formula is used to convert decimal degrees to circular degrees
(deg,min,sec) and visa versa?