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Default 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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