A function that calculates distances between pairs of airport codes. Distances are calculated using the Haversine formula which assumes a spherical earth. Distances are returned in kilometres.
airport_distance(airport1, airport2)
| airport1 | Takes a three-letter IATA code corresponding to an airport |
|---|---|
| airport2 | As above |
The great circle distance in kilometres between the two airports
airport_distance("YVR","YYZ")#> [1] 3346.562