Nonstop flight route between Alula, Somalia and Roundup, Montana, United States:
Departure Airport:
(11°57'30"N by 50°44'53"E)
Arrival Airport:
(46°28'30"N by 108°32'35"W)
Distance from ALU to RPX:
8,200.18 miles (13,196.88 km)
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About this route:
A direct, nonstop flight between Alula Airport (ALU), Alula, Somalia and Roundup Airport (RPX), Roundup, Montana, United States would travel a Great Circle distance of 8,200 miles (or 13,197 kilometers).
A Great Circle is the shortest distance between 2 points on a sphere. Because most world maps are flat (but the Earth is round), the route of the shortest distance between 2 points on the Earth will often appear curved when viewed on a flat map, especially for long distances. If you were to simply draw a straight line on a flat map and measure a very long distance, it would likely be much further than if you were to lay a string between those two points on a globe. Because of the large distance between Alula Airport and Roundup Airport, the route shown on this map most likely appears curved because of this reason.
Try it at home! Get a globe and tightly lay a string between Alula Airport and Roundup Airport. You'll see that it will travel the same route of the red line on this map!
Departure Airport Information:
| IATA / ICAO Codes: | ALU / HCMA |
| Airport Name: | Alula Airport |
| Location: | Alula, Somalia |
| GPS Coordinates: | 11°57'30"N by 50°44'53"E |
| Area Served: | Alula, Somalia |
| Operator/Owner: | Puntland Ministry for Civil Aviation and Airports |
| Airport Type: | Public |
| Elevation: | 6 feet (2 meters) |
| View all routes: | Routes from ALU |
| More Information: | ALU Maps & Info |
Arrival Airport Information:
| IATA / ICAO Codes: | RPX / KRPX |
| Airport Name: | Roundup Airport |
| Location: | Roundup, Montana, United States |
| GPS Coordinates: | 46°28'30"N by 108°32'35"W |
| Area Served: | Roundup, Montana |
| Operator/Owner: | City of Roundup & Musselshell County |
| Airport Type: | Public |
| Elevation: | 3490 feet (1,064 meters) |
| # of Runways: | 2 |
| View all routes: | Routes from RPX |
| More Information: | RPX Maps & Info |
Facts about Alula Airport (ALU):
- Because of Alula Airport's relatively low elevation of 6 feet, planes can take off or land at Alula Airport at a lower air speed than at airports located at a higher elevation. This is because the air density is higher closer to sea level than it would otherwise be at higher elevations.
- The closest airport to Alula Airport (ALU) is Candala Airport (CXN), which is located 65 miles (105 kilometers) WSW of ALU.
- The furthest airport from Alula Airport (ALU) is Pukarua Airport (PUK), which is located 11,759 miles (18,924 kilometers) away in Pukarua, Tuamotus, French Polynesia.
Facts about Roundup Airport (RPX):
- The closest airport to Roundup Airport (RPX) is Billings Logan International Airport (BIL), which is located 46 miles (74 kilometers) S of RPX.
- Roundup Airport (RPX) has 2 runways.
- The furthest airport from Roundup Airport (RPX) is Sir Gaëtan Duval Airport (RRG), which is located 10,535 miles (16,954 kilometers) away in Rodrigues Island, Mauritius.
| Rank | Distance & Direction | Airport Name & IATA Code | Airport Location | Further Actions |
| 1 | 65.24 miles (104.99 km) WSW | Candala Airport (CXN) | Candala, Somalia |     |
| 2 | 118.02 miles (189.93 km) WSW | Bender Qassim International Airport (BSA) | Boosaaso, Somalia | |
| 3 | 208.39 miles (335.37 km) NNW | Riyan Airport (MKX) | Mukalla, Yemen | |
| 4 | 245.16 miles (394.55 km) WSW | Erigavo Airport (ERA) | Erigavo, Somalia | |
| 5 | 306.49 miles (493.25 km) NNW | Sayun AirportSeiyun Airport (GXF) | Seiyun, Yemen | |
| 6 | 307.79 miles (495.35 km) NNE | Al Ghaydha Airport (AAY) | Al Ghaydah, Yemen | |
| 7 | 318.83 miles (513.10 km) NW | Ataq Airport (AXK) | Ataq, Yemen | |
| 8 | 390.09 miles (627.79 km) WSW | Burao Airport (BUO) | Burao, Somalia | |
| 9 | 390.22 miles (628.00 km) WNW | Beihan Airport (BHN) | Beihan, Yemen | |
| 10 | 390.62 miles (628.63 km) W | Aden International Airport (ADE) | Aden, Yemen | |
| 11 | 408.28 miles (657.06 km) WSW | Berbera Airport (BBO) | Berbera, Somalia | |
| 12 | 416.18 miles (669.77 km) NNE | Salalah Airport (SLL) | Salalah, Oman | |
| 13 | 422.34 miles (679.69 km) SSW | Abdullahi Yusuf International Airport (GLK) | Galcaio, Somalia | |
| 14 | 460.95 miles (741.82 km) WNW | Ta'izz International Airport (TAI) | Ta'izz, Yemen | |
| 15 | 481.07 miles (774.21 km) SSW | Obbia Airport (CMO) | Obbia, Somalia | |
| Rank | Distance & Direction | Airport Name & IATA Code | Airport Location | Further Actions |
| 1 | 11,758.86 miles (18,924.00 km) SE | Pukarua Airport (PUK) | Pukarua, Tuamotus, French Polynesia | |
| 2 | 11,757.45 miles (18,921.73 km) ESE | Atuona Airport (AUQ) | Atuona, Marquesas Islands, French Polynesia | |
| 3 | 11,626.36 miles (18,710.77 km) SE | Nukutavake Airport (NUK) | Nukutavake, Tuamotus, French Polynesia | |
| 4 | 11,612.28 miles (18,688.11 km) ESE | Fangatau Airport (FGU) | Fangatau, French Polynesia | |
| 5 | 11,583.49 miles (18,641.77 km) SSE | Totegegie Airport (GMR) | Mangareva, Gambier Islands, French Polynesia | |
| 6 | 11,570.24 miles (18,620.44 km) SE | Tureira Airport (ZTA) | Tureia, Tuamotus, French Polynesia | |
| 7 | 11,549.81 miles (18,587.57 km) ESE | Hao Airport (HOI) | Hao, Tuamotu Island, French Polynesia | |
| 8 | 11,506.59 miles (18,518.01 km) ESE | Raroia Airport (RRR) | Raroia, French Polynesia | |
| 9 | 11,421.16 miles (18,380.53 km) ESE | Makemo Airport (MKP) | Makemo, French Polynesia | |
| 10 | 11,301.67 miles (18,188.22 km) ESE | Fakarava Airport (FAV) | Fakarava, Society Islands, French Polynesia | |
| 11 | 11,292.82 miles (18,173.99 km) E | Manihi Airport (XMH) | Manihi, French Polynesia | |
| 12 | 11,288.49 miles (18,167.02 km) ESE | Anaa Airport (AAA) | Anaa, Tuamotus, French Polynesia | |
| 13 | 11,280.53 miles (18,154.20 km) E | Ahe Airport (AHE) | Ahe, French Polynesia | |
| 14 | 11,258.76 miles (18,119.17 km) ESE | Apataki Airport (APK) | Apataki, French Polynesia | |
| 15 | 11,248.92 miles (18,103.33 km) ESE | Arutua Airport (AXR) | Arutua, Tuamotus, French Polynesia | |
| Rank | Distance & Direction | Airport Name & IATA Code | Airport Location | Further Actions |
| 1 | 46.10 miles (74.19 km) S | Billings Logan International Airport (BIL) | Billings, Montana, United States | |
| 2 | 59.02 miles (94.99 km) NW | Lewistown Municipal Airport (LWT) | Lewistown, Montana, United States | |
| 3 | 95.49 miles (153.67 km) NE | Jordan Airport (JDN) | Jordan, Montana, United States | |
| 4 | 105.84 miles (170.33 km) WSW | Mission Field (LVM) | Livingston, Montana, United States | |
| 5 | 126.53 miles (203.63 km) E | Miles City Airport (MLS) | Miles City, Montana, United States | |
| 6 | 133.88 miles (215.46 km) WSW | Bozeman Yellowstone International Airport (BZN) | Bozeman, Montana, United States | |
| 7 | 137.05 miles (220.56 km) S | Yellowstone Regional Airport (COD) | Cody, Wyoming, United States | |
| 8 | 139.98 miles (225.28 km) SSE | Sheridan County Airport (SHR) | Sheridan, Wyoming, United States | |
| 9 | 143.48 miles (230.90 km) WNW | Malmstrom Air Force Base (GFA) | Great Falls, Montana, United States | |
| 10 | 150.20 miles (241.73 km) NE | Glasgow International Airport (GGW) | Glasgow, Montana, United States | |
| 11 | 150.36 miles (241.97 km) WNW | Great Falls International Airport (GTF) | Great Falls, Montana, United States | |
| 12 | 153.79 miles (247.50 km) NNW | Havre City-County Airport (HVR) | Havre, Montana, United States | |
| 13 | 163.70 miles (263.45 km) W | Helena Regional Airport (HLN) | Helena, Montana, United States | |
| 14 | 175.30 miles (282.12 km) SW | Yellowstone Airport (WYS) | West Yellowstone, Montana, United States | |
| 15 | 175.96 miles (283.18 km) S | Worland Municipal Airport (WRL) | Worland, Wyoming, United States | |
| Rank | Distance & Direction | Airport Name & IATA Code | Airport Location | Further Actions |
| 1 | 10,534.71 miles (16,953.93 km) SSE | Sir Gaëtan Duval Airport (RRG) | Rodrigues Island, Mauritius | |
| 2 | 10,479.36 miles (16,864.85 km) SSE | Pierrefonds Airport (ZSE) | Saint-Pierre, Réunion | |
| 3 | 10,476.57 miles (16,860.37 km) SSE | Sir Seewoosagur Ramgoolam International Airport (MRU) | Plaisance, Mauritius | |
| 4 | 10,454.31 miles (16,824.54 km) SSE | Roland Garros Airport (RUN) | St Denis, Réunion, France | |
| 5 | 10,433.23 miles (16,790.61 km) SE | Tôlanaro Airport (FTU) | Tôlanaro, Madagascar | |
| 6 | 10,330.91 miles (16,625.95 km) SE | Ampanihy Airport (AMP) | Ampanihy, Madagascar | |
| 7 | 10,261.65 miles (16,514.48 km) SE | Mananjary Airport (MNJ) | Mananjary, Madagascar | |
| 8 | 10,233.41 miles (16,469.03 km) SE | Fianarantsoa Airport (WFI) | Fianarantsoa, Madagascar | |
| 9 | 10,132.24 miles (16,306.22 km) SE | Manja Airport (MJA) | Manja, Menabe, Madagascar | |
| 10 | 10,132.23 miles (16,306.21 km) SE | Andavadoaka Airport (DVD) | Andavadoaka, Toliara province, Atsimo-Andrefana region, Madagascar | |
| 11 | 10,116.24 miles (16,280.48 km) SE | Morombe Airport (MXM) | Morombe, Madagascar | |
| 12 | 10,108.66 miles (16,268.28 km) SE | Toamasino Airport (TMM) | Toamasina, Madagascar | |
| 13 | 10,089.56 miles (16,237.54 km) SE | Ivato International Airport (TNR) | Antananarivo, Madagascar | |
| 14 | 10,066.19 miles (16,199.92 km) SE | Miandrivazo Airport (ZVA) | Miandrivazo, Madagascar | |
| 15 | 10,059.04 miles (16,188.42 km) SE | Sainte Marie Airport (SMS) | Île Sainte-Marie, Madagascar | |