Answer to Question #140840 in Physical geography for Javier

Physical geography

Question #140840

What benefits does following the rhumb line, a line of constant bearing or azimuth, have in global travels or navigation?

Expert's answer

Following the rhumb line allows keeping constant direction. You just move along this line and do not change direction.

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