Baidu Maps Tech Team
Jun 9, 2020 · Fundamentals
Why Do Map Distances Follow Curved Paths? Understanding Geodesic Lines
This article explains why the shortest distance between two points on a map appears as a curve rather than a straight line, covering the concept of geodesic lines, map projection distortion, and how modern map APIs implement accurate distance rendering.
cartographydistance measurementgeodesic
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