miles

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The rocket exploded on the launchpad at Cape Canaveral, Fla., creating a shockwave felt as far as 135 miles away from Launch Complex 36.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 2, 2026

In one sense that might not be the worst thing, since this Belmont will be the third straight contested over 1¼ miles at Saratoga instead of the traditional 1½ miles at Belmont Park.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 2, 2026

It had been purchased six days earlier at Smokin’ Barrel Guns and Ammo in Raleigh, North Carolina, more than 600 miles away.

From Salon • Jun. 2, 2026

He said the French Navy boarded the Tagor, which maritime authorities said had been flying a false flag when it was detained around 400 nautical miles west of Brittany in international waters.

From BBC • Jun. 1, 2026

They still had to travel one hundred and seven miles to reach Nome.

From "Black Star, Bright Dawn" by Scott O'Dell