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18 How accurate is approximating the Earth as a sphere? Jun 7 '13
12 What's the difference between vincenty and great circle distance calculations? Jan 31 '14
10 What Python package to use to calculate midpoint? Apr 22 '13
8 Calculating intersection of two Circles? Mar 10 '13
8 What is approximate error of Pythagorean Theorem vs. Haversine Formula in measuring distances on sphere at various scales? Apr 21 '13
8 What tools in Python are available for doing great circle distance + line creation? Aug 7 '11
6 Why is law of cosines more preferable than haversine when calculating distance between two latitude-longitude points? Apr 22 '13
6 Latitude above and below the surface of the Earth Aug 23 '18
5 cross track distance to great cicle line and rhumb line Nov 9 '14
5 Which is the most accurate method of measuring distance? Oct 4 '16
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