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The speed of sound in air is approximately 1,125 feet per second (depending on various factors such as temperature and humidity). Therefore, if sound travels 1,100 feet in air, it would take approximately 1,100 / 1,125 = 0.9778 seconds to cover that distance.

The speed of light in a vacuum, on the other hand, is approximately 299,792,458 meters per second or about 983,571,056 feet per second. Therefore, in 0.9778 seconds, light can travel a distance of approximately 983,571,056 * 0.9778 = 960,357,194 feet in a vacuum.

Please note that this calculation assumes a constant speed of sound and does not take into account any factors that might affect the speed of sound or light over the given distances.

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