Can someone maybe explain how the whole time difference between countries work. Sorry if it's the wrong thread. This has been a discussion between me and @Fairy of the Flowers for a month or so.
The distance apart: Johannesburg to UK = 9,071 km
The distance apart: Johannesburg to Australia = 10201 km
Time frame distance: Australia is 8 hrs ahead of me ( South Africa )
Time frame distance: UK is 1 hr behind of me ( South Africa )
So with the distance being more or less the same why is there such a massive time gap between the two?
Only reason i used Australia as a reference was because i have family there.
So the main q is why is there only an 1hr difference between me and England but such a massive difference between me and Australia.
Guess for some this is a stupid question but for entertainment reasons can anyone or would anyone please help me understand this, even if it makes me look like a complete fool
The distance apart: Johannesburg to UK = 9,071 km
The distance apart: Johannesburg to Australia = 10201 km
Time frame distance: Australia is 8 hrs ahead of me ( South Africa )
Time frame distance: UK is 1 hr behind of me ( South Africa )
So with the distance being more or less the same why is there such a massive time gap between the two?
Only reason i used Australia as a reference was because i have family there.
So the main q is why is there only an 1hr difference between me and England but such a massive difference between me and Australia.
Guess for some this is a stupid question but for entertainment reasons can anyone or would anyone please help me understand this, even if it makes me look like a complete fool