Glossary
Aviation Geography
Bearing
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Definition
The horizontal direction from one point to another, measured in degrees from true north
Related Terms
Great Circle Distance (GCD)
The shortest distance between two points on Earth, following the curvature of the globe
Magnetic Variation
The angular difference between true north and magnetic north at a given location
VHF Omnidirectional Range (VOR)
A ground-based radio navigation system providing bearing information to aircraft
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Bearing?
The horizontal direction from one point to another, measured in degrees from true north
How does Bearing relate to other aviation concepts?
Bearing is closely related to Great Circle Distance and Magnetic Variation, among other key aviation concepts.
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