Is Dijkstras algorithm used in modern route-finding systems?

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Is Dijkstra's algorithm used in modern route-finding systems such as Google maps or the satnav in your car? If not, then what is?

Asked By : chopper draw lion4

Answered By : TinyProton

Yes, Dijkstra's algorithm is used in modern maps systems. A lengthy and informative discussion can be found in the following question from StackOverflow: What algorithms compute directions from point A to point B on a map?

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