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Why do commercial flights from Europe to the US fly over Greenland - it does not seem to be a straight line flight?
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∙ 16y ago
If you look at a globe instead of a typical map of the world, you'll find that the route that goes far north is in fact shorter than a 'straight line'. Near the North Pole the curvature of the earth is greater. Another example: the shortest route by air from London to Tokyo is right over the North Pole.
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Which is bigger - Europe or Greenland?
Europe is vast compared to Greenland. So Europe is bigger.
Where is Greenland located in Europe?
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Greenland it's not in Europe http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Greenland it's not in Europe
What is the volcanic island between Greenland and Europe?
Iceland is volcanic and is in between Greenland and Europe.
Which continent does Greenland belong to politically?
Greenland belongs to Denmark in Europe.
Which to continents does Greenland belong to?
Greenland belongs to Denmark in Europe.
Is Greenland near Europe or Asia?
Greenland is closer to Europe than to Asia. It is located between the continents of Europe and North America.
Does Europe own Greenland?
Greenland is a member country of the Kingdom of Denmark, so it is politically part of Europe.
Is Greenland smaller than Europe?
Greenland is smaller than the United States. Greenland has a total area of 2,166,086 kilometers2 or 836,109 square miles and the United States has a total area of 9,826,675 kilometers2 or 3,794,101 square miles.
Where are Grizzlies bears from?
Alaska, Canada and Greenland There are no brown/grizzly bears in Greenland, but there are in the United States, Europe, and Asia.
What is the biggest island in Europe?
Greenland , if your consider it to be part of Europe.
What country in Europe does Greenland belong to?
Greenland is still a part or possession of the European country called Denmark. Although Greenland is an autonomous country, it wants its independence from Denmark. Denmark is located in the northern part of Europe.
Is food served on international flights from europe and united states on delta flights?
Food is served on Delta Airline international flights between Europe and the United States.
