Can You See Norway from England's East Coast? No.

No. Norway is ~1,100 miles (1,770 km) from England's east coast. The human eye's horizon limit at sea level is ~3 miles (5 km); even from 100m elevation, it's ~22 miles (35 km). Atmospheric refraction extends this slightly—but not by 1,000+ miles.

What you can see from England's east coast:

  • The North Sea horizon
  • Offshore wind farms (on clear days)
  • Large vessels
  • Possibly the Dutch coast (Norfolk to Netherlands ~100 mi—still below horizon)

Norway is visible only from aircraft, satellites, or the International Space Station.

Historical note: Doggerland (now submerged North Sea) once connected Britain to Europe. But Norway has been separated by deep water since the last Ice Age.

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