> than sending a packet around the world (16187 mi from NYC to Tokyo to London back to NYC, maybe 30% more due to the cost of running the shortest possible leng

> than sending a packet around the world (16187 mi from NYC to Tokyo to London back to NYC, maybe 30% more due to the cost of running the shortest possible length of fiber). The author gave "as the crow flies" numbers - you might want to contact them to point out their 30% is an underestimate.