Yes, it is a lot more accurate than the Mercator projection, which shows Greenland as the size of Africa. If there is any map of the world we should be teaching children in school, it is the Azimuthal equidistant projection, as it shows the distance to the North Pole accurately, no matter where in the world you are; also Australia is shown on top, which I think they prefer.
From Sydney to the North Pole it is 8,558 miles. From Santiago to the North Pole it is 8,527 miles. If you get yourself a ruler out, you can see that the distance from both of these two places to the North Pole is just about the same on this map.
Yes, it is a lot more accurate than the Mercator projection, which shows Greenland as the size of Africa. If there is any map of the world we should be teaching children in school, it is the Azimuthal equidistant projection, as it shows the distance to the North Pole accurately, no matter where in the world you are; also Australia is shown on top, which I think they prefer.
According to this map, what is the distance between Sydney and Santiago de Chile?
From Sydney to the North Pole it is 8,558 miles. From Santiago to the North Pole it is 8,527 miles. If you get yourself a ruler out, you can see that the distance from both of these two places to the North Pole is just about the same on this map.
Why are you unwilling to provide a number?
Because I do not have to.