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    The documents provide information about measuring the circumference of the Earth. The Earth's circumference measured around the Equator is approximately 40,075 kilometers. Historically, Greek astronomers Eratosthenes and Posidonius estimated the Earth's circumference in the 3rd century BC. Modern satellite technology allows for highly accurate measurements of the Earth's size and shape.

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    Earth's circumference - Wikipedia

    https://en.wikipedia.org › wiki › Earth's_circumference

    Historical use in the definition of units of measurement — Earth's circumference is the distance around Earth. Measured around the Equator, it is 40,075.017 ...
    History · Eratosthenes · Posidonius · Historical use in the definition...

    How big is Earth? - Space.com


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    06-Jul-2021 — Using those measurements, the equatorial circumference of Earth is about 24,901 miles (40,075 km). However, from pole to pole — the ...

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