```
Distance to the horizon (in miles) = sqrt(7.35 * (height of observer in feet))
```
For a six foot person, the height of the observer is 6 feet. Plugging this value into the formula, we get:
```
Distance to the horizon (in miles) = sqrt(7.35 * (6)) ≈ 2.77 miles
```
Therefore, the horizon is approximately 2.77 miles away for a six foot person at sea level.