Great Circle Bearing Calculator
Find the initial bearing between two airports along a great circle route.
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FAQs
What is great circle distance? The shortest spherical distance used in aviation planning.
Why airlines use great circle routes? To estimate efficient distance and direction.
Is this same as flown distance? No, operational constraints may alter track.
Units in aviation? Nautical miles and degrees.
How accurate? Suitable for planning.
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