Re: [off topic] distance

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Kat wrote:

> Hi all, off topic question... does anyone already have code for
determining
> Earth surface distance, given latitude and longitude points of two
locations?

Jiri's code is a good approximation for short distances.  For longer
distances, you should use the Great Circle method.  The attached note gives
a brief description and the formula.  Just be sure to convert degrees to
radians.

-- Colin


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