Nonstop flight route between Nantucket, Massachusetts, United States and Isiro, Democratic Republic of the Congo:
Departure Airport:
(41°15'10"N by 70°3'32"W)
Arrival Airport:
(2°49'39"N by 27°35'17"E)
Distance from ACK to IRP:
6,485.41 miles (10,437.24 km)
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About this route:
A direct, nonstop flight between Nantucket Memorial Airport (ACK), Nantucket, Massachusetts, United States and Matari Airport (IRP), Isiro, Democratic Republic of the Congo would travel a Great Circle distance of 6,485 miles (or 10,437 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 Nantucket Memorial Airport and Matari 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 Nantucket Memorial Airport and Matari Airport. You'll see that it will travel the same route of the red line on this map!
Departure Airport Information:
| IATA / ICAO Codes: | ACK / KACK |
| Airport Name: | Nantucket Memorial Airport |
| Location: | Nantucket, Massachusetts, United States |
| GPS Coordinates: | 41°15'10"N by 70°3'32"W |
| Operator/Owner: | Town of Nantucket |
| Airport Type: | Public |
| Elevation: | 48 feet (15 meters) |
| # of Runways: | 3 |
| View all routes: | Routes from ACK |
| More Information: | ACK Maps & Info |
Arrival Airport Information:
| IATA / ICAO Codes: | IRP / FZJH |
| Airport Name: | Matari Airport |
| Location: | Isiro, Democratic Republic of the Congo |
| GPS Coordinates: | 2°49'39"N by 27°35'17"E |
| Area Served: | Isiro |
| Operator/Owner: | Government |
| Airport Type: | Civil |
| Elevation: | 2438 feet (743 meters) |
| # of Runways: | 1 |
| View all routes: | Routes from IRP |
| More Information: | IRP Maps & Info |
Facts about Nantucket Memorial Airport (ACK):
- The furthest airport from Nantucket Memorial Airport (ACK) is Margaret River Airport (MGV), which is located 11,858 miles (19,083 kilometers) away in Margaret River, Western Australia, Australia.
- In the late 1930s, a man named Holm began allowing the Town of Nantucket to use fields on his property as an airfield.
- Because of Nantucket Memorial Airport's relatively low elevation of 48 feet, planes can take off or land at Nantucket Memorial 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.
- Nantucket Memorial Airport (ACK) has 3 runways.
- During World War II, the U.S.
- In 2009, the terminal was updated with an upgrade of the previous 12,000 square feet and an expansion of 18,000 square feet at a cost of approximately $29 million.
- The closest airport to Nantucket Memorial Airport (ACK) is Marthas Vineyard Airport (MVY), which is located 30 miles (49 kilometers) WNW of ACK.
Facts about Matari Airport (IRP):
- The furthest airport from Matari Airport (IRP) is Cassidy International Airport (CXI), which is located 11,960 miles (19,248 kilometers) away in Christmas Island, Kiribati.
- Matari Airport (IRP) currently has only 1 runway.
- The closest airport to Matari Airport (IRP) is Buta Zega Airport (BZU), which is located 193 miles (310 kilometers) W of IRP.
| Rank | Distance & Direction | Airport Name & IATA Code | Airport Location | Further Actions |
| 1 | 30.40 miles (48.93 km) WNW | Marthas Vineyard Airport (MVY) | Vineyard Haven, Massachusetts, United States |     |
| 2 | 30.98 miles (49.85 km) NNW | Barnstable Municipal Airport (HYA) | Hyannis, Massachusetts, United States | |
| 3 | 36.87 miles (59.33 km) NW | Otis Air National Guard Base Coast Guard Air Station Cape Cod (FMH) | Falmouth, Massachusetts, United States | |
| 4 | 54.92 miles (88.39 km) WNW | New Bedford Regional Airport (EWB) | New Bedford, Massachusetts, United States | |
| 5 | 57.04 miles (91.79 km) NW | Plymouth Municipal Airport (PYM) | Plymouth, Massachusetts, United States | |
| 6 | 57.21 miles (92.07 km) N | Provincetown Municipal Airport (PVC) | Provincetown, Massachusetts, United States | |
| 7 | 66.25 miles (106.62 km) WNW | Newport State Airport (NPT) | Newport, Rhode Island, United States | |
| 8 | 77.99 miles (125.51 km) WNW | T. F. Green Airport (PVD) | Providence, Rhode Island, United States | |
| 9 | 79.16 miles (127.40 km) W | Block Island State Airport (BID) | Block Island, Rhode Island, United States | |
| 10 | 86.59 miles (139.35 km) NW | Norwood Memorial Airport (OWD) | Norwood, Massachusetts, United States | |
| 11 | 87.23 miles (140.38 km) WNW | North Central State Airport (SFZ) | Pawtucket, Rhode Island, United States | |
| 12 | 90.91 miles (146.30 km) NNW | Boston Logan International Airport (BOS) | Boston, Massachusetts, United States | |
| 13 | 97.59 miles (157.05 km) W | Montauk Airport (MTP) | Montauk, New York, United States | |
| 14 | 102.00 miles (164.15 km) NNW | Beverly Municipal Airport (BVY) | Beverly, Massachusetts, United States | |
| 15 | 102.47 miles (164.91 km) W | Elizabeth Field (FID) | Fishers Island, New York, United States | |
| Rank | Distance & Direction | Airport Name & IATA Code | Airport Location | Further Actions |
| 1 | 11,857.62 miles (19,082.94 km) SSW | Margaret River Airport (MGV) | Margaret River, Western Australia, Australia | |
| 2 | 11,847.46 miles (19,066.58 km) SW | Manjimup Airport (MJP) | Manjimup, Western Australia, Australia | |
| 3 | 11,834.72 miles (19,046.10 km) SSW | Busselton Regional Airport (BQB) | Busselton, Western Australia, Australia | |
| 4 | 11,826.53 miles (19,032.90 km) SW | Albany Airport (ALH) | Albany, Western Australia, Australia | |
| 5 | 11,808.36 miles (19,003.67 km) SSW | Bunbury Airport (BUY) | Bunbury, Western Australia, Australia | |
| 6 | 11,765.63 miles (18,934.90 km) SW | Katanning Airport (KNI) | Katanning, Western Australia, Australia | |
| 7 | 11,726.93 miles (18,872.61 km) SSW | Rottnest Airport (RTS) | Rottnest Island, Western Australia, Australia | |
| 8 | 11,724.16 miles (18,868.16 km) SSW | Jandakot Airport (JAD) | Jandakot, Western Australia, Australia | |
| 9 | 11,712.19 miles (18,848.89 km) SSW | Perth Airport (PER) | Perth, Western Australia, Australia | |
| 10 | 11,628.18 miles (18,713.69 km) SSW | Jurien Bay Airport (JUR) | Jurien Bay, Western Australia, Australia | |
| 11 | 11,602.69 miles (18,672.67 km) SW | Esperance Airport (EPR) | Esperance, Australia | |
| 12 | 11,536.79 miles (18,566.61 km) SSW | Morawa Airport (MWB) | Morawa, Western Australia, Australia | |
| 13 | 11,535.25 miles (18,564.15 km) SSW | Geraldton Airport (GET) | Geraldton, Western Australia, Australia | |
| 14 | 11,499.51 miles (18,506.63 km) SSW | Mullewa Airport (MXU) | Mullewa, Western Australia, Australia | |
| 15 | 11,498.66 miles (18,505.26 km) SW | Windarling Airport (WRN) | Windarling, Australia | |
| Rank | Distance & Direction | Airport Name & IATA Code | Airport Location | Further Actions |
| 1 | 192.86 miles (310.38 km) W | Buta Zega Airport (BZU) | Buta Zega, Democratic Republic of the Congo | |
| 2 | 201.58 miles (324.40 km) ESE | Bunia Airport (BUX) | Bunia, Ituri, Democratic Republic of the Congo | |
| 3 | 202.92 miles (326.57 km) SE | Beni Airport (BNC) | Beni, Nord-Kivu, Democratic Republic of the Congo | |
| 4 | 207.37 miles (333.73 km) NNW | M'Boki Airport (MKI) | Obo, Central African Republic | |
| 5 | 224.54 miles (361.37 km) SW | Bangoka International Airport (FKI) | Kisangani, Democratic Republic of the Congo | |
| 6 | 227.88 miles (366.74 km) NW | Zemio Airport (IMO) | Zemio, Central African Republic | |
| 7 | 229.86 miles (369.92 km) E | Arua Airport (RUA) | Arua, Uganda | |
| 8 | 251.71 miles (405.09 km) SE | Kasese Airport (KSE) | Kasese, Uganda | |
| 9 | 258.05 miles (415.29 km) WSW | Yangambi Airport (YAN) | Yangambi, Democratic Republic of the Congo | |
| 10 | 272.05 miles (437.83 km) E | Kabalega Falls Airport (KBG) | Kabalega Falls, Uganda | |
| 11 | 277.15 miles (446.03 km) E | Pakuba Airport (PAF) | Pakuba, Uganda | |
| 12 | 295.82 miles (476.08 km) ESE | Masindi Airport (KCU) | Masindi, Uganda | |
| 13 | 310.60 miles (499.85 km) ENE | Juba International Airport (JUB) | Juba, South Sudan | |
| 14 | 312.87 miles (503.52 km) SE | Mbarara Airport (MBQ) | Mbarara, Uganda | |
| 15 | 330.98 miles (532.66 km) SSE | Goma Airport (GOM) | Goma, Democratic Republic of the Congo | |
| Rank | Distance & Direction | Airport Name & IATA Code | Airport Location | Further Actions |
| 1 | 11,960.41 miles (19,248.36 km) SE | Cassidy International Airport (CXI) | Christmas Island, Kiribati | |
| 2 | 11,649.87 miles (18,748.61 km) SE | Manihiki Island Airport (MHX) | Manihiki Island, Cook Islands | |
| 3 | 11,567.38 miles (18,615.85 km) SSW | Mataiva Airport (MVT) | Mataiva, French Polynesia | |
| 4 | 11,532.06 miles (18,559.00 km) SSW | Ahe Airport (AHE) | Ahe, French Polynesia | |
| 5 | 11,525.53 miles (18,548.50 km) SSW | Manihi Airport (XMH) | Manihi, French Polynesia | |
| 6 | 11,497.14 miles (18,502.80 km) S | Maupiti Airport (MAU) | Maupiti, Leeward Islands, French Polynesia | |
| 7 | 11,494.95 miles (18,499.28 km) S | Bora Bora Airport (BOB) | Bora Bora, French Polynesia | |
| 8 | 11,492.46 miles (18,495.27 km) SSW | Arutua Airport (AXR) | Arutua, Tuamotus, French Polynesia | |
| 9 | 11,474.54 miles (18,466.44 km) S | Huahine – Fare Airport (HUH) | Huahine, Society Islands, French Polynesia | |
| 10 | 11,466.21 miles (18,453.03 km) SSW | Apataki Airport (APK) | Apataki, French Polynesia | |
| 11 | 11,414.01 miles (18,369.02 km) SSW | Fakarava Airport (FAV) | Fakarava, Society Islands, French Polynesia | |
| 12 | 11,407.95 miles (18,359.27 km) S | Moorea Airport (MOZ) | Moorea, Windward Islands, French Polynesia | |
| 13 | 11,401.55 miles (18,348.98 km) S | Fa'a'ā International Airport (PPT) | Papeete, Tahiti, French Polynesia | |
| 14 | 11,399.69 miles (18,345.98 km) WSW | Atuona Airport (AUQ) | Atuona, Marquesas Islands, French Polynesia | |
| 15 | 11,329.71 miles (18,233.35 km) SSW | Anaa Airport (AAA) | Anaa, Tuamotus, French Polynesia | |