[SuperFine]

The end result is still O(n^2) in the number of vertices in the convex hull...

If you didn't just slap together JS libs, but studied the literature, you'd find that the proper algorithm for this problem runs in O(n) time, and is called the "rotating calipers" algorithm.

[Scarblac]

And even that isn't going to work correctly in all cases if you just ignore the Earth's curvature.

[helloooooooo]

Damn way to be a condescending dickhead.

[dang]

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[SuperFine]

Please consider editing out the D-word from your comment.

Some religious folks might find it a bit offensive. Thank you! (some alternatives: dang, darn, gosh, blimey, golly, etc.)

[dang]

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[isoprophlex]

Why specifically mention religious folks?

Some specific religion that adheres to the church of the throbbing Cock, and want us not to take the Holy Dickhead into our mouths in vain?

[twic]

A condescending gollyhead? I think that might be worse.

[eddsh1994]

Damn way to be a condescending blimey?