great circle route en · NOUN
Meanings
- A route, taken by intercontinental aircraft for instance, which is the shortest distance between two destinations on the surface of the Earth; an arc of a great circle.
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| great circle routes | Number=Plur | lexicographic |
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Translations (2)
fi isoympyräreitti (arc of a great circle) · pl ortodroma (arc of a great circle)