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Old Dec 22, 2011, 9:11 pm
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Originally Posted by Yaatri
Both.
Time of travel depends on speed and distance. Longer distance means longer time as does slower speed.
Head winds have the effect of reducing speed with respect to ground.
Yes of course, obviously.

Sorry - I meant longer trip, in time, regardless of whether distance or headwinds were the factor.

You'd singled out headwinds, when it is both, hence my question.
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