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A geodesic is the shortest path between two points on a curved surface; in this context applies to questions where the curved surface is the earth's surface.

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Moving dead ahead: rhumb line, great circle or none

I think I understand the whole rhumb line and great circle idea but I can't seem to find an answer on this question. Suppose I am driving a car (i don't use ship because I don't want to put the consta …
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