Nonstop flight route between Kaltag, Alaska, United States and Edwards, California, United States:
Departure Airport:
(64°19'8"N by 158°44'29"W)
Arrival Airport:
(34°54'20"N by 117°53'0"W)
Distance from KAL to EDW:
2,648.03 miles (4,261.58 km)
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About this route:
A direct, nonstop flight between Kaltag Airport (KAL), Kaltag, Alaska, United States and Edwards Air Force Base (EDW), Edwards, California, United States would travel a Great Circle distance of 2,648 miles (or 4,262 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 Kaltag Airport and Edwards Air Force Base, 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 Kaltag Airport and Edwards Air Force Base. You'll see that it will travel the same route of the red line on this map!
Departure Airport Information:
| IATA / ICAO Codes: | KAL / PAKV |
| Airport Name: | Kaltag Airport |
| Location: | Kaltag, Alaska, United States |
| GPS Coordinates: | 64°19'8"N by 158°44'29"W |
| Area Served: | Kaltag, Alaska |
| Operator/Owner: | State of Alaska DOT&PF - Northern Region |
| Airport Type: | Public |
| Elevation: | 181 feet (55 meters) |
| # of Runways: | 1 |
| View all routes: | Routes from KAL |
| More Information: | KAL Maps & Info |
Arrival Airport Information:
| IATA / ICAO Codes: | EDW / KEDW |
| Airport Name: | Edwards Air Force Base |
| Location: | Edwards, California, United States |
| GPS Coordinates: | 34°54'20"N by 117°53'0"W |
| Operator/Owner: | United States Air Force |
| View all routes: | Routes from EDW |
| More Information: | EDW Maps & Info |
Facts about Kaltag Airport (KAL):
- The furthest airport from Kaltag Airport (KAL) is George Airport (GRJ), which is located 10,342 miles (16,644 kilometers) away in George, South Africa.
- Because of Kaltag Airport's relatively low elevation of 181 feet, planes can take off or land at Kaltag 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.
- Kaltag Airport (KAL) currently has only 1 runway.
- The closest airport to Kaltag Airport (KAL) is Nulato Airport (NUL), which is located 35 miles (56 kilometers) NE of KAL.
Facts about Edwards Air Force Base (EDW):
- The furthest airport from Edwards Air Force Base (EDW) is Pierrefonds Airport (ZSE), which is located 11,414 miles (18,369 kilometers) away in Saint-Pierre, Réunion.
- The base has played a significant role in the development of virtually every aircraft to enter the Air Force inventory since World War II.
- With the X-1, flight testing at Muroc began to assume two distinct identities.
- In July 1942, Muroc Army Airfield became a separate airfield from March Field and was placed under the jurisdiction of Fourth Air Force.
- The closest airport to Edwards Air Force Base (EDW) is Mojave Air and Space Port (MHV), which is located only 19 miles (30 kilometers) NW of EDW.
| Rank | Distance & Direction | Airport Name & IATA Code | Airport Location | Further Actions |
| 1 | 34.61 miles (55.70 km) NE | Nulato Airport (NUL) | Nulato, Alaska, United States |     |
| 2 | 48.77 miles (78.48 km) NE | Koyukuk Airport (KYU) | Koyukuk, Alaska, United States | |
| 3 | 60.86 miles (97.94 km) ENE | Edward G. Pitka Sr. Airport (GAL) | Galena, Alaska, United States | |
| 4 | 68.84 miles (110.79 km) WSW | Unalakleet Airport (UNK) | Unalakleet, Alaska, United States | |
| 5 | 74.34 miles (119.65 km) W | Shaktoolik Airport (SKK) | Shaktoolik, Alaska, United States | |
| 6 | 83.30 miles (134.06 km) WNW | Koyuk Alfred Adams Airport (KKA) | Koyuk, Alaska, United States | |
| 7 | 93.69 miles (150.77 km) NW | Haycock Airport (HAY) | Haycock, Alaska, United States | |
| 8 | 94.21 miles (151.62 km) ESE | Bear Creek 3 Airport (BCC) | Bear Creek, Alaska, United States | |
| 9 | 101.22 miles (162.90 km) ENE | Ruby Airport (RBY) | Ruby, Alaska, United States | |
| 10 | 105.63 miles (170.00 km) NW | Granite Mountain Air Station (GMT) | Granite Mountain, Alaska, United States | |
| 11 | 106.48 miles (171.36 km) SSW | Grayling Airport (KGX) | Grayling, Alaska, United States | |
| 12 | 107.06 miles (172.30 km) WNW | Elim Airport (ELI) | Elim, Alaska, United States | |
| 13 | 115.25 miles (185.48 km) SSW | Shageluk Airport (SHX) | Shageluk, Alaska, United States | |
| 14 | 117.30 miles (188.77 km) WSW | St. Michael Airport (SMK) | St. Michael, Alaska, United States | |
| 15 | 118.07 miles (190.01 km) NE | Huslia Airport (HSL) | Huslia, Alaska, United States | |
| Rank | Distance & Direction | Airport Name & IATA Code | Airport Location | Further Actions |
| 1 | 10,341.89 miles (16,643.61 km) S | George Airport (GRJ) | George, South Africa | |
| 2 | 10,336.82 miles (16,635.46 km) S | Cape Town International Airport (CPT) | Cape Town, South Africa | |
| 3 | 10,332.80 miles (16,628.99 km) S | Port Elizabeth International Airport (PLZ) | Port Elizabeth, South Africa | |
| 4 | 10,297.76 miles (16,572.60 km) S | Port Alfred Airport (AFD) | Port Alfred, South Africa | |
| 5 | 10,257.21 miles (16,507.34 km) S | East London Airport (ELS) | East London, South Africa | |
| 6 | 10,149.94 miles (16,334.70 km) SSW | Mthatha Airport (UTT) | Mthatha, South Africa | |
| 7 | 10,104.35 miles (16,261.33 km) SE | Teniente Rodolfo Marsh Airport (TNM) | Villa Las Estrellas, Antarctica | |
| 8 | 10,091.68 miles (16,240.95 km) SSW | Margate Airport (MGH) | Margate, KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa | |
| 9 | 10,037.55 miles (16,153.83 km) S | Mafeteng Airport (MFC) | Mafeteng, Lesotho | |
| 10 | 10,036.79 miles (16,152.61 km) S | Kleinsee Airport (KLZ) | Kleinzee, South Africa | |
| 11 | 10,036.24 miles (16,151.73 km) SSW | Lebakeng Airport (LEF) | Lebakeng, Lesotho | |
| 12 | 10,035.99 miles (16,151.31 km) S | Semonkong Airport (SOK) | Semonkong, Lesotho | |
| 13 | 10,028.66 miles (16,139.52 km) S | Lesobeng Airport (LES) | Lesobeng, Lesotho | |
| 14 | 10,013.59 miles (16,115.27 km) S | Wild Coast Sun Airport (MZF) | Mzamba, South Africa | |
| 15 | 10,013.59 miles (16,115.27 km) S | Aggeneys Airport (AGZ) | Aggeneys, South Africa | |
| Rank | Distance & Direction | Airport Name & IATA Code | Airport Location | Further Actions |
| 1 | 18.53 miles (29.82 km) NW | Mojave Air and Space Port (MHV) | Mojave, California, United States | |
| 2 | 22.14 miles (35.63 km) WSW | General Wm. J. Fox Airfield (WJF) | Lancaster, California, United States | |
| 3 | 22.22 miles (35.77 km) SSW | Palmdale Regional Airport (PMD) | Palmdale, California, United States | |
| 4 | 35.21 miles (56.66 km) WNW | Tehachapi Municipal Airport (TSP) | Tehachapi, California, United States | |
| 5 | 35.50 miles (57.14 km) SE | Southern California Logistics Airport (VCV) | Victorville, California, United States | |
| 6 | 45.70 miles (73.55 km) ESE | Apple Valley Airport (APV) | Apple Valley, California, United States | |
| 7 | 52.12 miles (83.88 km) N | Inyokern Airport (IYK) | Inyokern, California, United States | |
| 8 | 53.87 miles (86.70 km) SW | Whiteman Airport (WHP) | Los Angeles, California, United States | |
| 9 | 55.71 miles (89.65 km) SSW | Bob Hope Airport (BUR) | Burbank, California, United States | |
| 10 | 55.98 miles (90.09 km) SSE | Cable Airport (CCB) | Upland, California, United States | |
| 11 | 56.53 miles (90.98 km) S | Brackett Field (POC) | La Verne, California, United States | |
| 12 | 57.27 miles (92.16 km) S | San Gabriel Valley (El Monte) Airport (EMT) | El Monte, California, United States | |
| 13 | 59.18 miles (95.24 km) SW | Van Nuys Airport (VNY) | Van Nuys, California, United States | |
| 14 | 60.86 miles (97.94 km) SSE | LA/Ontario International Airport (ONT) | Ontario (near Los Angeles), California, United States | |
| 15 | 62.28 miles (100.23 km) E | Barstow-Daggett Airport (DAG) | Daggett, California, United States | |
| Rank | Distance & Direction | Airport Name & IATA Code | Airport Location | Further Actions |
| 1 | 11,414.23 miles (18,369.37 km) SSE | Pierrefonds Airport (ZSE) | Saint-Pierre, Réunion | |
| 2 | 11,400.85 miles (18,347.84 km) SSE | Sir Seewoosagur Ramgoolam International Airport (MRU) | Plaisance, Mauritius | |
| 3 | 11,388.63 miles (18,328.18 km) SSE | Roland Garros Airport (RUN) | St Denis, Réunion, France | |
| 4 | 11,387.41 miles (18,326.22 km) S | Sir Gaëtan Duval Airport (RRG) | Rodrigues Island, Mauritius | |
| 5 | 11,304.13 miles (18,192.19 km) ESE | Tôlanaro Airport (FTU) | Tôlanaro, Madagascar | |
| 6 | 11,181.54 miles (17,994.90 km) ESE | Ampanihy Airport (AMP) | Ampanihy, Madagascar | |
| 7 | 11,174.55 miles (17,983.65 km) SE | Mananjary Airport (MNJ) | Mananjary, Madagascar | |
| 8 | 11,135.89 miles (17,921.44 km) SE | Fianarantsoa Airport (WFI) | Fianarantsoa, Madagascar | |
| 9 | 11,037.73 miles (17,763.47 km) SE | Toamasino Airport (TMM) | Toamasina, Madagascar | |
| 10 | 11,011.33 miles (17,720.97 km) SE | Manja Airport (MJA) | Manja, Menabe, Madagascar | |
| 11 | 11,007.64 miles (17,715.04 km) SE | Ivato International Airport (TNR) | Antananarivo, Madagascar | |
| 12 | 10,995.36 miles (17,695.27 km) ESE | Andavadoaka Airport (DVD) | Andavadoaka, Toliara province, Atsimo-Andrefana region, Madagascar | |
| 13 | 10,991.28 miles (17,688.71 km) SE | Sainte Marie Airport (SMS) | Île Sainte-Marie, Madagascar | |
| 14 | 10,983.71 miles (17,676.52 km) ESE | Morombe Airport (MXM) | Morombe, Madagascar | |
| 15 | 10,967.39 miles (17,650.26 km) SE | Miandrivazo Airport (ZVA) | Miandrivazo, Madagascar | |