Jet Lag Calculator
Jet Lag Calculator estimates the days needed to recover from jet lag based on the number of time zones crossed, travel direction (east or west), and traveler’s age.
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Methodology Used in Jet Lag Calculator
The calculator estimates jet lag recovery time using:
1. Recovery Time: \\( R = \frac{\text{timeZones}}{2} + k \\)
Where:
- \\( R \\): Recovery time (days)
- \\( \text{timeZones} \\): Number of time zones crossed
- \\( k \\): Adjustment factor (0.5 for east, 0 for west; +0.5 if age > 40)
Assumes eastward travel is harder; older travelers need more time.
Example Calculation
Sample Input
Time Zones Crossed = 6, Travel Direction = East, Age = 45
Step 1: Base recovery: \\( \frac{6}{2} = 3 \, \text{days} \\)
Step 2: Direction adjustment: \\( k = 0.5 \, \text{(east)} \\)
Step 3: Age adjustment: \\( k += 0.5 \, \text{(age > 40)} \\)
Step 4: Total recovery: \\( 3 + 0.5 + 0.5 = 4 \, \text{days} \\)
Result: Recovery Time = 4 days.