### Question
Can you define what distance means?


### Answer
**Distance** is defined as the following in *43 U.S.C. § 1356a*:

> the minimum great circle distance, measured in statute miles

#### Citation:
  - *43 U.S.C. § 1356a*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 29-SUBMERGED LANDS > SUBCHAPTER III-OUTER CONTINENTAL SHELF LANDS**

