This function seems to be based on the assumption that a and b, the major and minor radii of the Earth, are the same. This allows a simplification, as can be seen in the wiki linked above, but it is not the full Vincenty.
A full implimentation would require an iterative appproach.
This function seems to be based on the assumption that a and b, the major and minor radii of the Earth, are the same. This allows a simplification, as can be seen in the wiki linked above, but it is not the full Vincenty.
A full implimentation would require an iterative appproach.
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