If the time between a lightning flash and the resulting thunder is five seconds, approximately how far away was the lightning?

If the time between a lightning flash and the resulting thunder is five seconds, approximately how far away was the lightning?  
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ANSWER: WBOUT ONE MILE (ACCEPT 5300-5800 FEET)
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