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James Alexander brought up the point that Alaska to anywhere is so long that
east versus central is a moot point. Well, that got me to thinking so I got
out my trusty PCGLOBE program and stuck in Fairbanks as user defined (64.50N
by 147.48W) - Anchorage was already in - and picked some cities. Distances on
great circle routes can be deceptive.
Origin Destination Miles Origin Destination Miles
Anchorage Boston 3366 Fairbanks Boston 3246
Detroit 2972 Detroit 2893
Chicago 2846 Chicago 2787
Denver 2394 Denver 2421
Isn't that amazing? Fairbanks is closer to Boston, Detroit, and Chicago than
is Anchorage! Of course, thats a direct line flight - God knows what the
airlines choose.
Anyway, the only point I would make is that if the WCHA can deal with UAA,
then its no more difficult for the CCHA to deal with UAF. Actually, I would
like to see both in the WCHA, but it will be an unconscionable shame if UAF
isn't accorded the same courtesy as UAA by SOMEBODY!
Tom Rowe Internet: [log in to unmask]
Department of Psychology ***********************************
U. of Wisconsin - Stevens Point Home of Division III National
Go Point! Champions 4 of the last 5 years
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