GIS::Distance::Haversine - Exact spherical distance calculations.
This is the default distance calculation for GIS::Distance as it keeps a good
balance between speed and accuracy.
A faster (XS) version of this formula is available as
GIS::Distance::Fast::Haversine.
Normally this module is not used directly. Instead GIS::Distance
is used which in turn interfaces with the various formula classes.
dlon = lon2 - lon1
dlat = lat2 - lat1
a = (sin(dlat/2))^2 + cos(lat1) * cos(lat2) * (sin(dlon/2))^2
c = 2 * atan2( sqrt(a), sqrt(1-a) )
d = R * c
- <http://mathforum.org/library/drmath/view/51879.html>
- <http://www.faqs.org/faqs/geography/infosystems-faq/>
See "SUPPORT" in GIS::Distance.
See "AUTHORS" in GIS::Distance.
See "LICENSE" in GIS::Distance.