The great-circle or orthodromic distance is the shortest distance between two points on the surface of a sphere, measured along the surface of the sphere (as opposed to a straight line through the sphere's interior). line through three-dimensional space between points of interest on a spherical Earth is the chord of the great circle between the points. The central angle between the two points can be determined from the chord length. The great circle distance is proportional to the central angle.
Oxford is a city in Newton County, Georgia, in the United States. As of the 2000 census, the city population was 1,892. It is the location of Oxford College of Emory University. The town was named after Oxford University, the alma mater of the founders of Oxford College. The entire town is also designated as a shrine of the United Methodist Church.
If you enjoy fine dining, try one of the restaurants on the historic Oxford square. If you prefer the great outdoors, try a day of fishing or skiing on Sardis Lake and admire one of the largest earth-filled dams in the world. When youâre in Lafayette County, the possibilities are endless. Whether you are a long time resident or a curious guest, we hope you find the time spent on this site useful and enlightening. So take your time and enjoy your tour but remember that nothing compares to the real thing.