Nonstop flight route between St Andrews, Scotland, United Kingdom and McKinley Park, Alaska, United States:
Departure Airport:
(56°22'23"N by 2°52'6"W)
Arrival Airport:
(63°43'57"N by 148°54'38"W)
Distance from ADX to MCL:
3,944.19 miles (6,347.54 km)
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About this route:
A direct, nonstop flight between RAF Leuchars (ADX), St Andrews, Scotland, United Kingdom and McKinley National Park Airport (MCL), McKinley Park, Alaska, United States would travel a Great Circle distance of 3,944 miles (or 6,348 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 RAF Leuchars and McKinley National Park 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 RAF Leuchars and McKinley National Park Airport. You'll see that it will travel the same route of the red line on this map!
Departure Airport Information:
| IATA / ICAO Codes: | ADX / EGQL |
| Airport Name: | RAF Leuchars |
| Location: | St Andrews, Scotland, United Kingdom |
| GPS Coordinates: | 56°22'23"N by 2°52'6"W |
| Operator/Owner: | Ministry of Defence |
| View all routes: | Routes from ADX |
| More Information: | ADX Maps & Info |
Arrival Airport Information:
| IATA / ICAO Codes: | MCL / PAIN |
| Airport Names: |
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| Location: | McKinley Park, Alaska, United States |
| GPS Coordinates: | 63°43'57"N by 148°54'38"W |
| Area Served: | McKinley Park, Alaska |
| Operator/Owner: | U.S. National Park Service |
| Airport Type: | Public |
| Elevation: | 1720 feet (524 meters) |
| # of Runways: | 1 |
| View all routes: | Routes from MCL |
| More Information: | MCL Maps & Info |
Facts about RAF Leuchars (ADX):
- The unit was formally named 'Royal Air Force Leuchars' in March 1920, but nevertheless retained its strong naval links.
- The station is also home to No.
- On 18 July 2011 Defence Secretary Liam Fox announced that RAF Leuchars would close, whilst RAF Lossiemouth in Moray would be spared as part of the Strategic Defence and Security Review.
- The furthest airport from RAF Leuchars (ADX) is Ryan's Creek Aerodrome (SZS), which is located 11,678 miles (18,793 kilometers) away in Stewart Island, New Zealand.
- In September 2010, No.
- As the Cold War reached its frostiest depths in the 1960s the development of long range aircraft allowed the Soviets regular incursion into British air space.
- As the Navy embraced the value of aviation, the aircraft carrier was added to its inventory.
- Royal Air Force station Leuchars or more simply RAF Leuchars is the second most northerly air defence station in the United Kingdom.
- The closest airport to RAF Leuchars (ADX) is Dundee Airport (DND), which is located only 8 miles (13 kilometers) NW of ADX.
- In 1935 Leuchars became home to Number 1 Flying Training School and ranges for practice bombing were established in Tentsmuir Forest.
Facts about McKinley National Park Airport (MCL):
- McKinley National Park Airport (MCL) currently has only 1 runway.
- In addition to being known as "McKinley National Park Airport", another name for MCL is "INR".
- The furthest airport from McKinley National Park Airport (MCL) is Port Elizabeth International Airport (PLZ), which is located 10,368 miles (16,686 kilometers) away in Port Elizabeth, South Africa.
- The closest airport to McKinley National Park Airport (MCL) is Summit Airport (UMM), which is located 29 miles (46 kilometers) SSW of MCL.
| Rank | Distance & Direction | Airport Name & IATA Code | Airport Location | Further Actions |
| 1 | 8.14 miles (13.10 km) NW | Dundee Airport (DND) | Dundee, Scotland, United Kingdom |     |
| 2 | 19.88 miles (31.99 km) WNW | Perth Airport (PSL) | Perth, Scotland, United Kingdom | |
| 3 | 35.08 miles (56.45 km) SW | Edinburgh Airport (EDI) | Edinburgh, United Kingdom | |
| 4 | 62.68 miles (100.87 km) NNE | Aberdeen International Airport (ABZ) | Aberdeen, Scotland, United Kingdom | |
| 5 | 69.49 miles (111.83 km) WSW | Glasgow International Airport (GLA) | Glasgow, Scotland, United Kingdom | |
| 6 | 89.55 miles (144.12 km) SW | Glasgow-Prestwick Airport (PIK) | Prestwick (near Glasgow), Scotland, United Kingdom | |
| 7 | 91.95 miles (147.98 km) NNW | Kinloss Barracks (FSS) | Forres, Scotland, United Kingdom | |
| 8 | 92.20 miles (148.38 km) NNW | Inverness Airport (INV) | Inverness, Scotland, United Kingdom | |
| 9 | 93.73 miles (150.85 km) N | RAF Lossiemouth (LMO) | Lossiemouth, Scotland, United Kingdom | |
| 10 | 99.21 miles (159.67 km) S | Carlisle Lake District Airport (CAX) | Carlisle, England, United Kingdom | |
| 11 | 103.02 miles (165.80 km) SSE | Newcastle Airport (NCL) | Newcastle upon Tyne, United Kingdom | |
| 12 | 126.88 miles (204.20 km) WSW | Campbeltown Airport (CAL) | Campbeltown, Scotland, United Kingdom | |
| 13 | 131.46 miles (211.56 km) W | Colonsay Airport (CSA) | Colonsay, Inner Hebrides, Scotland, United Kingdom | |
| 14 | 139.31 miles (224.20 km) WSW | Islay Airport (ILY) | Islay, Scotland, United Kingdom | |
| 15 | 140.59 miles (226.25 km) SSE | Durham Tees Valley Airport (MME) | Teesside, England, United Kingdom | |
| Rank | Distance & Direction | Airport Name & IATA Code | Airport Location | Further Actions |
| 1 | 11,677.72 miles (18,793.43 km) SE | Ryan's Creek Aerodrome (SZS) | Stewart Island, New Zealand | |
| 2 | 11,656.01 miles (18,758.48 km) SSE | Dunedin International Airport (DUD) | Dunedin, Otago, New Zealand | |
| 3 | 11,651.97 miles (18,751.99 km) SSE | Invercargill Airport (IVC) | Invercargill, New Zealand | |
| 4 | 11,606.37 miles (18,678.59 km) SSE | Oamaru Airport (OAM) | Oamaru, North Otago, New Zealand | |
| 5 | 11,595.72 miles (18,661.45 km) SSE | Alexandra Aerodrome (ALR) | Alexandra, New Zealand | |
| 6 | 11,572.20 miles (18,623.61 km) SSE | Queenstown Airport (ZQN) | Queenstown, New Zealand | |
| 7 | 11,563.89 miles (18,610.23 km) SSE | Richard Pearse Airport (Timaru Airport) (TIU) | Timaru, New Zealand | |
| 8 | 11,561.88 miles (18,606.99 km) SSE | Wanaka Airport (WKA) | Wanaka, New Zealand | |
| 9 | 11,544.09 miles (18,578.37 km) SSE | Ashburton Aerodrome (ASG) | Ashburton, New Zealand | |
| 10 | 11,534.70 miles (18,563.26 km) SSE | Milford Sound Airport (MFN) | Milford Sound, New Zealand | |
| 11 | 11,524.40 miles (18,546.68 km) SSW | Chatham Islands (CHT) | Waitangi, Chatham Islands, New Zealand | |
| 12 | 11,523.94 miles (18,545.94 km) SSE | Christchurch International Airport (CHC) | Christchurch, New Zealand | |
| 13 | 11,522.47 miles (18,543.57 km) SSE | Glentanner Aerodrome (GTN) | Mount Cook, New Zealand | |
| 14 | 11,513.34 miles (18,528.88 km) SSE | Mount Cook Airport (MON) | Mount Cook, New Zealand | |
| 15 | 11,491.51 miles (18,493.75 km) SSE | Fox Glacier Aerodrome (FGL) | Fox Glacier, New Zealand | |
| Rank | Distance & Direction | Airport Name & IATA Code | Airport Location | Further Actions |
| 1 | 28.51 miles (45.88 km) SSW | Summit Airport (UMM) | Summit, Alaska, United States | |
| 2 | 56.51 miles (90.94 km) N | Nenana Municipal Airport (ENN) | Nenana, Alaska, United States | |
| 3 | 81.20 miles (130.68 km) NNE | Fairbanks International Airport (FAI) | Fairbanks, Alaska, United States | |
| 4 | 84.35 miles (135.75 km) NE | Eielson Air Force Base (EIL) | Fairbanks, Alaska, United States | |
| 5 | 85.66 miles (137.86 km) NNE | Ladd Army Airfield (FBK) | Fairbanks / Fort Wainwright, Alaska, United States | |
| 6 | 98.75 miles (158.93 km) N | Minto Al Wright Airport (MNT) | Minto, Alaska, United States | |
| 7 | 98.78 miles (158.97 km) ENE | Allen Army Airfield (BIG) | Fort Greely, Delta Junction, Alaska, United States | |
| 8 | 99.54 miles (160.20 km) ENE | Delta Junction Airport (DJN) | Delta Junction, Alaska, United States | |
| 9 | 101.60 miles (163.51 km) NNW | Manley Hot Springs Airport (MLY) | Manley Hot Springs, Alaska, United States | |
| 10 | 103.95 miles (167.29 km) W | Minchumina Airport (LMA) | Lake Minchumina, Alaska, United States | |
| 11 | 103.95 miles (167.29 km) W | Minchumina Airport (MHM) | Minchumina, Alaska, United States | |
| 12 | 104.36 miles (167.95 km) SSW | Talkeetna Airport (TKA) | Talkeetna, Alaska, United States | |
| 13 | 127.95 miles (205.92 km) NNW | Rampart Airport (RMP) | Rampart, Alaska, United States | |
| 14 | 129.64 miles (208.63 km) E | Healy River Airport (HKB) | Healy Lake, Alaska, United States | |
| 15 | 136.06 miles (218.97 km) W | Telida Airport (TLF) | Telida, Alaska, United States | |
| Rank | Distance & Direction | Airport Name & IATA Code | Airport Location | Further Actions |
| 1 | 10,368.09 miles (16,685.78 km) S | Port Elizabeth International Airport (PLZ) | Port Elizabeth, South Africa | |
| 2 | 10,349.42 miles (16,655.74 km) SSE | George Airport (GRJ) | George, South Africa | |
| 3 | 10,343.85 miles (16,646.78 km) S | Port Alfred Airport (AFD) | Port Alfred, South Africa | |
| 4 | 10,312.10 miles (16,595.68 km) SSE | Cape Town International Airport (CPT) | Cape Town, South Africa | |
| 5 | 10,311.13 miles (16,594.12 km) S | East London Airport (ELS) | East London, South Africa | |
| 6 | 10,210.47 miles (16,432.11 km) S | Mthatha Airport (UTT) | Mthatha, South Africa | |
| 7 | 10,165.25 miles (16,359.35 km) S | Margate Airport (MGH) | Margate, KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa | |
| 8 | 10,096.11 miles (16,248.07 km) S | Lebakeng Airport (LEF) | Lebakeng, Lesotho | |
| 9 | 10,091.13 miles (16,240.06 km) S | Semonkong Airport (SOK) | Semonkong, Lesotho | |
| 10 | 10,086.22 miles (16,232.16 km) S | Mafeteng Airport (MFC) | Mafeteng, Lesotho | |
| 11 | 10,086.13 miles (16,232.01 km) S | Lesobeng Airport (LES) | Lesobeng, Lesotho | |
| 12 | 10,081.50 miles (16,224.56 km) S | Pietermaritzburg Airport (PZB) | Pietermaritzburg, South Africa | |
| 13 | 10,079.62 miles (16,221.54 km) S | King Shaka International (DUR) | Durban, KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa | |
| 14 | 10,063.80 miles (16,196.07 km) S | Moshoeshoe I International Airport (MSU) | Maseru, Lesotho | |
| 15 | 10,054.80 miles (16,181.60 km) S | Mokhotlong Airport (MKH) | Mokhotlong, Lesotho | |