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Great-circle distance

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Great-circle distance is the shortest path between two points on the surface of a sphere. It is based on the concept of a "great circle," which is a circle that divides the sphere into two equal hemispheres. Great-circle distances are significant in navigation and geography because they represent the shortest distance across the earth's surface, accounting for its curvature.

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