Calculating spherical surface area - how?

By Gregg Giles ·

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   I'm trying to determine the surface area of a hypothetical planetary body,
given the circumference of that body (assuming it is a pefect globe with no
blemishes or terrain). Does anyone know the formula for this? I'm working in
kilometers, and suck at math. Please reply directly. Thank you!


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