Direction of a Point on the Earth

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From: Yim Ngok Hon TeaPot
Date: Wed, 24 Nov 1993 14:53

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Hi all,


        I have a question. Given two points (cities) on the
Earth (in latitudes and longtitudes), say A and B. How do
I know the direction (in terms of angle, or SW, E) of
B relative to A and vice versa?

        Hope you understand what I mean.

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