Globe Distance Applet
This applet finds the great circle between any two points on Earth so that the shortest distance can be estimated. Uses LiveGraphics3D as the java engine.
How to Use the Applet:
- Click and Drag the Red Points to adjust locations.
- Click on the Earth to rotate the globe (or give it a little spin)
- To Zoom, hold down Shift and Click to Drag the globe in and out.
- Press the Home button on your keyboard to restore the original image.
> Download an Activity to Calculate Earth Distance (developed for Precalculus).
