Question

You are already aware of the vast longitudinal extent of Brazil. Given are the westernmost and easternmost extreme points of Brazil mainland in figure. Calculate the difference in time between the two points in minutes.

Answer 1

Nascente do Rio Moa, in the state of Akre, is on the outline of 73°59' west, whereas Ponto de Seixas, in the state of Paraiba, is on the outline of 34°47' east. There is a 168 minutes time difference between these two extreme points.