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Example of great circle sailing calculation

Vessel depart from Richmond Lat 37°55’N Longitude 122°22’W to Malangas Lat 07°37’N Longitude 123°02’E.Find initial course,final course and distance make during voyage? Lat  37°55’N                Long   122°22’W Lat  07°37’N                Long   123°02’E                                    -------------------------                                   d’long A to B 114°36’ W  LHA=P               ...

Example of Great Circle Sailing Calculation

Vessel depart from Abo Lat 60°27’N Longitude 022°16’E to Amarracao  Lat 02°53’S Longitude 041°40’W.Find initial course, final course, distance  and vertex position make during voyage? Lat  60°27’N                Long   022°16’E Lat  02°53’ S                Long   041°40’W                                    -------------------------                                   d’long A to B 63°56’ W  LHA=P          ...