What are the great circle routes? State their importance.
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Great circle route, the shortest course between two points on the surface of a sphere. It lies in a plane that intersects the sphere's centre and was known by mathematicians before the time of Columbus. ... Long-distance air traffic uses great circle routes routinely, saving time and fuel.
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The Great Circle Routes follow the great circles i. e. the perimeters of the earth which cover the shortest distances between any two places in spite of the zigzag routes along the surface of earth. These circles are beneficial for following the shortest distances between any two places and help in saving the time
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