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Old 16th October 2001 | 20:18
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Question Distance calculation (lats and longs)

Does anybody out there know of a quick and reasonably accurate formula for measuring the distance between two points specified in Lat/Long format??

I have come across scores of over-complex examples, mainly from astronomical sites, which I am sure are fine, but they are far too complex for what I am looking for.

I know that in the "real world" your computers work these figures out for you, but I would be grateful if anybody can provide me with an example.

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