orthodromy (Meaning)
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orthodromy (n.)
The act or art of sailing on a great circle.
Synonyms & Antonyms of orthodromy
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orthodromy Sentence Examples
- Orthodromy is the shortest path between two points on the Earth's surface.
- The airline's orthodromic route shaved hours off the travel time.
- Sailors have historically used orthodromy to navigate the open seas.
- Orthodromy is calculated using spherical trigonometry.
- The orthodromic distance between New York City and Los Angeles is approximately 2,500 miles.
- Orthodromy can be used to determine the great circle route between two points.
- Orthodromic charts are used by pilots to plan the most efficient flight paths.
- The orthodromic flight path took the plane directly over the North Pole.
- Orthodromy is often used in conjunction with other navigation techniques.
- Orthodromic navigation can be used to calculate the shortest possible path between two celestial bodies.
FAQs About the word orthodromy
The act or art of sailing on a great circle.
No synonyms found.
No antonyms found.
Orthodromy is the shortest path between two points on the Earth's surface.
The airline's orthodromic route shaved hours off the travel time.
Sailors have historically used orthodromy to navigate the open seas.
Orthodromy is calculated using spherical trigonometry.
