You're Throwing a Frisbee to Jerusalem? How Far Exactly is THAT?
Ever looked at a globe and thought, "Hey, I could totally frisbee a pizza from California to Jerusalem?" Well, hold on to your hummus, because let me tell you, that's one ambitious pizza toss.
Spoiler Alert: It's not exactly a walk in the park (more like a flight across the Atlantic...and then some)
California, that land of sunshine, surfboards, and (let's be honest) some pretty epic distances itself, sits on the west coast of the United States. Jerusalem, meanwhile, is the bustling heart of Israel, nestled in the Middle East. As the crow flies (or maybe a very, very determined pelican), we're talking about a whopping 12,000 kilometers (or 7,500 miles).
That's farther than:
- Throwing a frisbee to the moon (seriously, don't even try).
- A double-decker bus doing the Macarena (an impressive feat, but not the mode of transport we're looking for).
- Your weekend plans ever taking you that far (unless your weekend involves a time machine).
But Wait! There's More! (Because Science!)
Here's the thing, distance isn't everything. California to Jerusalem is a transcontinental adventure, which means you're dealing with oceans and, you know, the whole curve of the Earth thing. So, while a straight line might be the shortest distance between two points, it's not exactly how airplanes fly.
Fear not, intrepid traveler!
There are amazing flight options that can whisk you from California to Jerusalem in a much more reasonable timeframe (think comfy seats and in-flight movies, not sore arms and a bewildered pelican).
The good news? You won't need to pack enough hummus for the entire journey. The bad news? Your frisbee skills might not come in handy on this trip.
