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31st July 2012 | 07:29

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From: Quite near 'An aerodrome somewhere in England'

Average track for a Great Circle between LAX and London Airport is 041°T, whereas the Rhumb Line track is 078°T.

Great Circle distance is 4722 nm, whereas the Rhumb Line distance is 11% greater at 5244 nm.

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