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!
 
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