FYI, MIA-JFK-HKG actually is SHORTER distance on a beeline than MIA-SFO-HKG

9161 miles versus 9511 to be exact.

http://gc.kls2.com/cgi-bin/gc?PATH=m...avy&MAP-STYLE=

http://gc.kls2.com/cgi-bin/gc?PATH=m...avy&MAP-STYLE=

From East Coast going to Asia via Europe is often shorter distance traveled than going to West Coast then Asia.