One flight, Two Map Projections

Map created by reddit user shellerikThe map above shows the route of Emirates flight EK225, Dubai to San Francisco. shellerik decided to make the map because “I found it interesting because it flew right over my house and I live in Washington state.”

In terms of the projection used:

I used WGS 84, which is apparently pseudo-mercator, equidistant cylindrical. I have almost no idea what I’m talking about.

And in terms of the base map use:

In QGIS

• Install the QuickMapService Plugin
• Web > QuickMapServices > ESRI > ESRI Physical

For more on this have a look at:

• Map Projections: Mercator Vs The True Size of Each Country
• Map Projections & What They Say About You
• Mercator Map Meme
• Airline & Airport Flight Route Maps