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Re:Show HN: See what country you would hit if you went strai... by munchler on Wednesday August 20, 2025 @04:09PM (#44965895)
I'm not sure what you mean, but a circle of constant latitude is definitely not a great circle (except on the equator).
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Re:Show HN: See what country you would hit if you went strai... by zamadatix on Wednesday August 20, 2025 @04:53PM (#44966338)
You're 100% right, I conflated great circle and small circle there.
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