Question

If a plane was flying non-stop from Singapore to New York, what route would it take to get to New York as fast as possible?

• A. Along the Atlantic Ocean
• B. Along the Great Circle
• C. Along the IDL
• D. Along the Prime Meridian

Answer 1

The correct option is B Along the Great Circle

To reach New York as fast as possible, the plane from Singapore would take the route along the Great Circle. This is because the shortest path between two points is expressed by the great circle. A great circle of the earth is the preferred route taken by a ship or an aircraft.