Circuity
Also known as Circuity factor
The extra distance traveled when going from origin to destination, compared with the straight-line distance between them.
In logistics, the circuity, measures the extra travel compared with the straight-line distance between the origin and destination.
There are different types of circuity, such as:
- Route factor: measures how much longer the traveled delivery route is.
- Detour index: measures extra travel caused by the logistics network.
Cite this entry
Aito. (2026). Circuity. In Aito Knowledge Hub. Retrieved October 18, 2026, from https://aito.science/knowledge-hub/circuity