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ELI5: Why do planes always go around the world instead of going past the poles to get to the other s (by Sparky)

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(29 / M-F / Massachusetts)
23-Jul-17 8:22 am

ELI5: Why do planes always go around the world instead of going past the poles to get to the other side quicker? For example: Alaska to Europe over the North Pole. Does it mess up internal navigation systems too much?

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