The shortest distance between two points on Earth is along a great circle, not a straight line.

A great circle is the largest circle that can be drawn on a sphere, with its center coinciding with the sphere's center.

This concept is critical in aviation and maritime navigation for efficient route planning.

Due to Earth's curvature, following a straight line (in 3D space) doesn't provide the shortest path.

The great circle route is also used in global communication systems for laying undersea cables.




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