geographiclib ☆
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Description:
C++ geography library
Type: Formula  |  Tracked Since: Dec 28, 2025
Links: Homepage  |  formulae.brew.sh
Category: Developer tools
Tags: geodesy c-plus-plus geospatial library mathematics
Install: brew install geographiclib
About:
GeographicLib is a C++ library designed to solve geodesic problems and perform accurate cartographic projections. It provides a robust implementation of algorithms for calculating distances, areas, and azimuths on ellipsoids. This makes it an essential tool for high-precision geospatial calculations.
Key Features:
  • Geodesic calculations on ellipsoids
  • Cartographic projections (UTM, MGRS)
  • High-precision trigonometric routines
  • C++ and Fortran implementations
Use Cases:
  • Geodetic surveying and mapping
  • Geographic Information Systems (GIS) development
  • Navigation and routing algorithms
Alternatives:
  • proj – PROJ focuses primarily on coordinate transformations, whereas GeographicLib specializes in geodesic geometry.
  • geos – GEOS handles topological geometry operations, while GeographicLib handles spherical/ellipsoidal trigonometry.
Version History
Detected Version Rev Change Commit
Sep 30, 2025 8:47pm 0 VERSION_BUMP a12554fe
Sep 11, 2025 12:45pm 0 VERSION_BUMP 7e325e92
Sep 13, 2024 8:33am 0 VERSION_BUMP b6db592c
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