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the straight line would be 3^2 + 4^2 = X^2

9+16 = x^2

25 = x^2

x = sqrt(25)

x = 5

it is 5 miles
If you were to use the Pythagorean Theorem which is a^2+b^2=c^2
you are looking for the hypotenuse. 3^2+4^2=c^2. which simplifies to 25=c^2. So your final answer is 5 miles