Geo_Dist_v2

PROGRAM NAME: Geo_Dist VERSION: v2.0 PURPOSE & DESCRIPTION This program computes the geodesic surface distance between two locations on the surface of the Earth to an accuracy of about ±50 meters. Instead of assuming the Earth to be a perfect sphere, this program takes into account the actual polar flattening of the earth and the equatorial bulge, which gives a much more accurate computation between the given coordinates. The coordinates arguments are given in degrees minutes and seconds and the computed distance may be returned in kilometers, statute miles or nautical miles.