How GPS Works

Related Terms

• WAAS
• EGNOS

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What is the orbital altitude of GPS satellites?

Regular GPS satellites orbit at an altitude of 10,988 nautical miles (12,645 statute miles).

WAAS & EGNOS satellites have a much higher orbits above the equator.

See Also

• Are GPS satellites in geostationary orbits?