1. A significant or considerable space between two points or locations
They live at a great distance from each other.
Eles vivem a uma grande distância um do outro.
2. A remote or far-off place; a span that is difficult to traverse
The village is at a great distance from the city.
A aldeia fica a uma grande distância da cidade.
3. In telecommunications or travel, referring to long-range communication or transport
Long distance calls used to be very expensive.
As chamadas de grande distância costumavam ser muito caras.