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Great circle vs. Rhumb
Hi,
I was wondering if anyone could enlighten me as to when to use a Great Circle route as compared to a rhumb course? For instance, mid Atlantic, travelling north west to Canada over a few hundred miles? Many thanks Paul |
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Great circle vs. Rhumb
On Dec 21, 10:44 am, " Paul.Lee.
wrote: Hi, I was wondering if anyone could enlighten me as to when to use a Great Circle route as compared to a rhumb course? For instance, mid Atlantic, travelling north west to Canada over a few hundred miles? Many thanks Paul Course that are more north-south gain little or nothing from using a great circle (lines of longitude form great circles, after all). Routes that are less than about 600 nm gain little from using a great circle course. And of course, routes with big rocks in the way (see other thread). Fresh Breezes- Doug King |
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