diff --git a/lib/OpenLayers/Spherical.js b/lib/OpenLayers/Spherical.js
index 2fcaf44756..4a8956a5b7 100644
--- a/lib/OpenLayers/Spherical.js
+++ b/lib/OpenLayers/Spherical.js
@@ -27,8 +27,7 @@ OpenLayers.Spherical.DEFAULT_RADIUS = 6378137;
  *          a JavaScript literal with lon lat properties.
  * to     - {<OpenLayers.LonLat>} or {Object} Ending point. A LonLat or a
  *          JavaScript literal with lon lat properties.
- * radius - {Float} The radius. Optional. Defaults to the earth's
- *          radius, i.e. 6378137 meters.
+ * radius - {Float} The radius. Optional. Defaults to 6378137 meters.
  *
  * Returns:
  * {Float} The distance in meters.