Nonstop flight route between Colorado Springs, Colorado, United States and Denison, Iowa, United States:
Departure Airport:
(38°59'25"N by 104°51'29"W)
Arrival Airport:
(41°59'12"N by 95°22'50"W)
Distance from AFF to DNS:
538.97 miles (867.38 km)
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About this route:
A direct, nonstop flight between United States Air Force Academy (AFF), Colorado Springs, Colorado, United States and Denison Municipal Airport (DNS), Denison, Iowa, United States would travel a Great Circle distance of 539 miles (or 867 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 Denison Municipal Airport, 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: | DNS / KDNS |
| Airport Name: | Denison Municipal Airport |
| Location: | Denison, Iowa, United States |
| GPS Coordinates: | 41°59'12"N by 95°22'50"W |
| Area Served: | Denison, Iowa |
| Operator/Owner: | City of Denison |
| Airport Type: | Public |
| Elevation: | 1274 feet (388 meters) |
| # of Runways: | 3 |
| View all routes: | Routes from DNS |
| More Information: | DNS Maps & Info |
Facts about United States Air Force Academy (AFF):
- The Academy's permanent site had not yet been completed when the first class entered, so the 306 cadets from the Class of 1959 were sworn in at a temporary site at Lowry Air Force Base, in Denver on 11 July 1955.
- The Class of 1959 established many other important traditions that continue until the present.
- Prior to the Academy's establishment, air power advocates had been pushing for a separate air force academy for decades.
- 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.
- Many displays around the Cadet Area commemorate heroes and air power pioneers, and serve as an inspiration to cadets.
- Following the recommendation of the Board, Congress passed legislation in 1954 to begin the construction of the Air Force Academy, and President Eisenhower signed it into law on 1 April of that year.
- Many of the women from those early classes went on to achieve success within the Cadet Wing and after graduation.
- 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.
- Furthermore, I resolve to do my duty and to live honorably, so help me God.
Facts about Denison Municipal Airport (DNS):
- The furthest airport from Denison Municipal Airport (DNS) is Margaret River Airport (MGV), which is located 10,696 miles (17,214 kilometers) away in Margaret River, Western Australia, Australia.
- The closest airport to Denison Municipal Airport (DNS) is Arthur N. Neu Airport (CIN), which is located 31 miles (49 kilometers) E of DNS.
- Denison Municipal Airport (DNS) has 3 runways.
| Rank | Distance & Direction | Airport Name & IATA Code | Airport Location | Further Actions |
| 1 | 15.30 miles (24.63 km) SSE | City of Colorado Springs Municipal Airport (COS) | Colorado Springs, Colorado, United States |     |
| 2 | 40.06 miles (64.47 km) N | Centennial Airport (APA) | Arapahoe County, Colorado, United States | |
| 3 | 52.23 miles (84.06 km) SSE | Pueblo Memorial Airport (PUB) | Pueblo, Colorado, United States | |
| 4 | 61.01 miles (98.19 km) N | Denver International Airport (DEN) | Denver, Colorado, United States | |
| 5 | 64.96 miles (104.54 km) NNW | Rocky Mountain Metropolitan Airport (BJC) | Denver, Colorado, United States | |
| 6 | 71.32 miles (114.78 km) WSW | Harriet Alexander Field (SLT) | Salida, Colorado, United States | |
| 7 | 75.09 miles (120.85 km) NNW | Boulder Municipal Airport (WBU) | Boulder, Colorado, United States | |
| 8 | 79.79 miles (128.41 km) WNW | Lake County Airport (LXV) | Leadville, Colorado, United States | |
| 9 | 100.71 miles (162.07 km) N | Greeley-Weld County Airport (GXY) | Greeley, Colorado, United States | |
| 10 | 101.32 miles (163.06 km) N | Fort Collins-Loveland Municipal Airport (FNL) | Fort Collins/Loveland, Colorado, United States | |
| 11 | 108.99 miles (175.40 km) W | Aspen–Pitkin County Airport (ASE) | Aspen, Colorado, United States | |
| 12 | 116.14 miles (186.90 km) WSW | Gunnison-Crested Butte Regional Airport (GUC) | Gunnison, Colorado, United States | |
| 13 | 118.95 miles (191.43 km) WNW | Eagle County Regional Airport (EGE) | Eagle, Colorado (near Vail), United States | |
| 14 | 119.58 miles (192.44 km) NE | Colorado Plains Regional Airport (AKO) | Akron, Colorado, United States | |
| 15 | 120.59 miles (194.07 km) SSW | San Luis Valley Regional Airport (ALS) | Alamosa, Colorado, United States | |
| Rank | Distance & Direction | Airport Name & IATA Code | Airport Location | Further Actions |
| 1 | 10,933.70 miles (17,596.04 km) SSE | Sir Gaëtan Duval Airport (RRG) | Rodrigues Island, Mauritius | |
| 2 | 10,787.25 miles (17,360.36 km) SE | Sir Seewoosagur Ramgoolam International Airport (MRU) | Plaisance, Mauritius | |
| 3 | 10,748.02 miles (17,297.22 km) SE | Pierrefonds Airport (ZSE) | Saint-Pierre, Réunion | |
| 4 | 10,728.52 miles (17,265.83 km) SE | Roland Garros Airport (RUN) | St Denis, Réunion, France | |
| 5 | 10,536.57 miles (16,956.92 km) ESE | Tôlanaro Airport (FTU) | Tôlanaro, Madagascar | |
| 6 | 10,431.70 miles (16,788.15 km) ESE | Mananjary Airport (MNJ) | Mananjary, Madagascar | |
| 7 | 10,411.14 miles (16,755.07 km) ESE | Ampanihy Airport (AMP) | Ampanihy, Madagascar | |
| 8 | 10,384.48 miles (16,712.16 km) ESE | Fianarantsoa Airport (WFI) | Fianarantsoa, Madagascar | |
| 9 | 10,324.31 miles (16,615.33 km) SE | Toamasino Airport (TMM) | Toamasina, Madagascar | |
| 10 | 10,289.46 miles (16,559.24 km) SE | Sainte Marie Airport (SMS) | Île Sainte-Marie, Madagascar | |
| 11 | 10,273.94 miles (16,534.27 km) ESE | Ivato International Airport (TNR) | Antananarivo, Madagascar | |
| 12 | 10,248.82 miles (16,493.84 km) ESE | Manja Airport (MJA) | Manja, Menabe, Madagascar | |
| 13 | 10,228.12 miles (16,460.52 km) ESE | Andavadoaka Airport (DVD) | Andavadoaka, Toliara province, Atsimo-Andrefana region, Madagascar | |
| 14 | 10,217.64 miles (16,443.66 km) ESE | Morombe Airport (MXM) | Morombe, Madagascar | |
| 15 | 10,217.31 miles (16,443.13 km) ESE | Miandrivazo Airport (ZVA) | Miandrivazo, Madagascar | |
| Rank | Distance & Direction | Airport Name & IATA Code | Airport Location | Further Actions |
| 1 | 30.65 miles (49.32 km) E | Arthur N. Neu Airport (CIN) | Carroll, Iowa, United States | |
| 2 | 42.79 miles (68.86 km) N | Storm Lake Municipal Airport (SLB) | Storm Lake, Iowa, United States | |
| 3 | 43.58 miles (70.13 km) SSE | Atlantic Municipal Airport (AIO) | Atlantic, Iowa, United States | |
| 4 | 53.87 miles (86.70 km) SSW | Council Bluffs Municipal Airport (CBF) | Council Bluffs, Iowa, United States | |
| 5 | 54.31 miles (87.41 km) SSW | Eppley Airfield (OMA) | Omaha, Nebraska, United States | |
| 6 | 58.87 miles (94.75 km) WNW | Sioux Gateway Airport (SUX) | Sioux City, Iowa, United States | |
| 7 | 63.73 miles (102.56 km) E | Perry Municipal Airport (PRO) | Perry, Iowa, United States | |
| 8 | 65.85 miles (105.97 km) SSW | Offutt Air Force Base (OFF) | Omaha, Nebraska, United States | |
| 9 | 66.43 miles (106.91 km) SW | Millard Airport (MIQ) | Omaha, Nebraska, United States | |
| 10 | 68.64 miles (110.47 km) NW | Le Mars Municipal Airport (LRJ) | Le Mars, Iowa, United States | |
| 11 | 69.41 miles (111.71 km) WSW | Scribner State AirportScribner Army Airfield (SCB) | Scribner, Nebraska, United States | |
| 12 | 69.53 miles (111.89 km) WSW | Fremont Municipal Airport (FET) | Fremont, Nebraska, United States | |
| 13 | 72.21 miles (116.21 km) ENE | Fort Dodge Regional Airport (FOD) | Fort Dodge, Iowa, United States | |
| 14 | 77.57 miles (124.83 km) NNW | Orange City Municipal Airport (ORC) | Orange City, Iowa, United States | |
| 15 | 77.72 miles (125.08 km) NE | Humboldt Municipal Airport (HUD) | Humboldt, Iowa, United States | |
| Rank | Distance & Direction | Airport Name & IATA Code | Airport Location | Further Actions |
| 1 | 10,696.31 miles (17,214.00 km) W | Margaret River Airport (MGV) | Margaret River, Western Australia, Australia | |
| 2 | 10,673.23 miles (17,176.86 km) W | Busselton Regional Airport (BQB) | Busselton, Western Australia, Australia | |
| 3 | 10,653.97 miles (17,145.86 km) W | Manjimup Airport (MJP) | Manjimup, Western Australia, Australia | |
| 4 | 10,649.08 miles (17,138.00 km) W | Bunbury Airport (BUY) | Bunbury, Western Australia, Australia | |
| 5 | 10,608.99 miles (17,073.47 km) WSW | Rottnest Airport (RTS) | Rottnest Island, Western Australia, Australia | |
| 6 | 10,595.04 miles (17,051.03 km) WSW | Jandakot Airport (JAD) | Jandakot, Western Australia, Australia | |
| 7 | 10,589.23 miles (17,041.67 km) W | Albany Airport (ALH) | Albany, Western Australia, Australia | |
| 8 | 10,585.16 miles (17,035.12 km) WSW | Perth Airport (PER) | Perth, Western Australia, Australia | |
| 9 | 10,569.91 miles (17,010.58 km) WSW | Jurien Bay Airport (JUR) | Jurien Bay, Western Australia, Australia | |
| 10 | 10,558.91 miles (16,992.87 km) W | Katanning Airport (KNI) | Katanning, Western Australia, Australia | |
| 11 | 10,526.77 miles (16,941.16 km) WSW | Geraldton Airport (GET) | Geraldton, Western Australia, Australia | |
| 12 | 10,501.90 miles (16,901.12 km) WSW | Kalbarri Airport (KAX) | Kalbarri, Western Australia, Australia | |
| 13 | 10,478.89 miles (16,864.10 km) WSW | Morawa Airport (MWB) | Morawa, Western Australia, Australia | |
| 14 | 10,474.05 miles (16,856.31 km) WSW | Mullewa Airport (MXU) | Mullewa, Western Australia, Australia | |
| 15 | 10,461.50 miles (16,836.12 km) SE | Sir Gaëtan Duval Airport (RRG) | Rodrigues Island, Mauritius | |