Though, it is possible to use an improvised measurement tools in the field (the perfect horizon line sight is optional and could be improvised too), plus an accurate watch (must have), the measurements+calculations precision would be somewhat frustrating (like +- 200 miles). Still not bad in trans-pacific plane crash situation...
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