Nonstop flight route between Colorado Springs, Colorado, United States and Connersville, Indiana, United States:
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About this route:
A direct, nonstop flight between United States Air Force Academy (AFF), Colorado Springs, Colorado, United States and Mettel Field (CEV), Connersville, Indiana, United States would travel a Great Circle distance of 1,053 miles (or 1,695 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 relatively short distance between United States Air Force Academy and Mettel Field, the route shown on this map most likely still appears to be a straight line.
Departure Airport Information:
| IATA / ICAO Codes: | AFF / KAFF |
| Airport Name: | United States Air Force Academy |
| Location: | Colorado Springs, Colorado, United States |
| GPS Coordinates: | 38°59'25"N by 104°51'29"W |
| View all routes: | Routes from AFF |
| More Information: | AFF Maps & Info |
Arrival Airport Information:
| IATA / ICAO Codes: | CEV / KCEV |
| Airport Name: | Mettel Field |
| Location: | Connersville, Indiana, United States |
| GPS Coordinates: | 39°41'53"N by 85°7'51"W |
| Area Served: | Connersville, Indiana |
| Operator/Owner: | Connersville BOAC |
| Airport Type: | Public |
| Elevation: | 866 feet (264 meters) |
| # of Runways: | 2 |
| View all routes: | Routes from CEV |
| More Information: | CEV Maps & Info |
Facts about United States Air Force Academy (AFF):
- We will not lie, steal or cheat, nor tolerate among us anyone who does.
- The most controversial aspect of the SOM-designed Air Force Academy was its chapel.
- The ‘‘Core Values Ramp’‘ leads down from the main Terrazzo level toward the parade field.
- The early Air Force Academy leadership faced monumental tasks, including the development of an appropriate curriculum, establishment of a faculty, design of a distinctive cadet uniform, oversight of the construction of the permanent site, and the creation of a structure for military and flight training.
- The closest airport to United States Air Force Academy (AFF) is City of Colorado Springs Municipal Airport (COS), which is located only 15 miles (25 kilometers) SSE of AFF.
- The effects of the anti-war movement were felt at the Academy as well.
- The furthest airport from United States Air Force Academy (AFF) is Sir Gaëtan Duval Airport (RRG), which is located 10,934 miles (17,596 kilometers) away in Rodrigues Island, Mauritius.
Facts about Mettel Field (CEV):
- The closest airport to Mettel Field (CEV) is Richmond Municipal Airport (RID), which is located only 16 miles (25 kilometers) ENE of CEV.
- Mettel Field (CEV) has 2 runways.
- The furthest airport from Mettel Field (CEV) is Margaret River Airport (MGV), which is located 11,252 miles (18,108 kilometers) away in Margaret River, Western Australia, Australia.
- Because of Mettel Field's relatively low elevation of 866 feet, planes can take off or land at Mettel Field 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.
