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While trying to understand the difference between LineStringSegment and GeodesicSegment, I concluded that the difference is the interpretation of the segment (correct me if I am wrong).

Could someone explain the difference between linear and geodesic interpretation.

Catalin Roman
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GeodesicString uses geodesic interpolation -- that is, interpolation over the surface of the planet. If you had a geodesic segment from the north pole to the equator, the result would be an arc following the surface; if you had a linear segment, the result would be a line tunneling underground.

Sneftel
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