NavigationCompass directions

A navigation course can be planned using a map or plan. Using bearings and length this course can be presented in diagram form. Unknown distances can be measured or calculated from the diagram.

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Compass directions

Diagram of a UK map showing the direction points of a compass.

The four main points of the compass are North (N), South (S), East (E) and West (W).

The direction halfway between North and West is described as North West (NW). Similarly we have North East (NE), South East (SE) and South West (SW).