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A route, taken by intercontinental aircraft for instance, which is the shortest distance between two destinations on the surface of the Earth; an arc of a great circle.

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great circle route

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A route, taken by intercontinental aircraft for instance, which is the shortest distance between two destinations on the surface of the Earth; an arc of a great circle.

Japanese Meaning

大圏航路：地球上の二地点間において、地球の表面に沿った大円（球の中心を通る円）の弧をたどる最短距離の経路

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The pilot adjusted the flight plan to follow the great circle route across the North Atlantic to save fuel.

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操縦士は燃料を節約するため、北大西洋を横断する大円航路に沿うように飛行計画を調整した。

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A route, taken by intercontinental aircraft for instance, which is the shortest distance between two destinations on the surface of the Earth; an arc of a great circle.

great circle routes

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