orthodromy
noun as in strong fondness
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Example:The plane took a great circle route to optimize its flight time.
Definition:A route that follows the shortest path between two points on a sphere, such as the Earth, by traveling along a great circle.
From great circle route
Example:We used geographical navigation to ensure our orthodromy was as straight as possible.
Definition:Navigation based on measurements and calculations using the Earth's surface and coordinates.
From geographical navigation
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