Below are the differences between lines of latitudes and longitude:
| Lines of latitude | Lines of longitude |
|---|---|
| Latitude lines cannot be to calculate local time | Longitude lines are used to calculate used local time |
| Lines of latitude runs West-East between one place to another. | Lines of longitude runs North-South Between one place to another. |
| Latitude lines are used in calculating the distance between one place and another. | Longitude lines cannot be used in calculating the distance between one place and another. |
| Latitude is 90°N and 90°S of the globe | Longitude is 180°E and 180°W of the globe |
| Latitude lines are called parallels. | Longitude lines are called lines of meridian |
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