Flat maps distort global distances. If you draw a direct line on a globe or Google Earth, you'll see why they take this path. Google Earth screenshot: http://i

Flat maps distort global distances. If you draw a direct line on a globe or Google Earth, you'll see why they take this path. Google Earth screenshot: http://i.imgur.com/WyIxmC5.png http://i.imgur.com/WyIxmC5.png