For most folks, its a long way home. A directional sign pointing to various locations in the U.S. New York is only 600 miles further from Sand Point than Portland, Oregon. Check it out on a globe with string and discover the great circle.

Image ID: line3918, NOAA's America's Coastlines Collection
Location: Alaska, Sand Point, Shumagin Islands
Photo Date: 2005 April 17
Photographer: Melanie Johnson, NOAA/NMFS/NWFSC


Category: Coastline/NOAA 200th Photo Contest/

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