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Old Oct 24, 2007 | 9:21 am
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Originally Posted by thit_cho
Delta calculates mileage based on a Mercator projection, whereas Continental relies on a Cassini projection.
How did you know that? I am impressed.

I thought the difference was due to CO circling the airport prior to landing
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