Question

is great circles and great circle routes same​

Answer 1

Answer:

Planes travel along the true shortest route in 3-dimensional space. This route is called a geodesic or great circle. While map projections distort these routes confusing passengers, the great circle path is the shortest path between two far locations.

Answer 2

Planes travel along the true shortest route in 3-dimensional space. This route is called a geodesic or great circle. While map projections distort these routes confusing passengers, the great circle path is the shortest path between two far locations.