Determine the great circle distance and initial course from LAT 24°52.0'N, LONG 78°27.0'W to LAT 47°19.0'N, LONG 06°42.0'W.

Correct Answer: Option D — 3593 miles, 048.1°T

Using Bowditch great circle computational methods for voyages from the Bahamas to Western Europe, the spherical triangle solution yields a total track distance of 3593 miles with an initial departure heading of 048.1°T.