Nonstop flight route between Alpena, Michigan, United States and Candala, Somalia:
Departure Airport:
(45°4'41"N by 83°33'37"W)
Arrival Airport:
(11°29'39"N by 49°54'30"E)
Distance from APN to CXN:
7,570.55 miles (12,183.58 km)
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About this route:
A direct, nonstop flight between Alpena County Regional Airport (APN), Alpena, Michigan, United States and Candala Airport (CXN), Candala, Somalia would travel a Great Circle distance of 7,571 miles (or 12,184 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 Alpena County Regional Airport and Candala 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 Alpena County Regional Airport and Candala Airport. You'll see that it will travel the same route of the red line on this map!
Departure Airport Information:
| IATA / ICAO Codes: | APN / KAPN |
| Airport Name: | Alpena County Regional Airport |
| Location: | Alpena, Michigan, United States |
| GPS Coordinates: | 45°4'41"N by 83°33'37"W |
| Area Served: | Alpena, Michigan |
| Operator/Owner: | County of Alpena |
| Airport Type: | Public |
| Elevation: | 690 feet (210 meters) |
| # of Runways: | 2 |
| View all routes: | Routes from APN |
| More Information: | APN Maps & Info |
Arrival Airport Information:
| IATA / ICAO Codes: | CXN / HCMC |
| Airport Name: | Candala Airport |
| Location: | Candala, Somalia |
| GPS Coordinates: | 11°29'39"N by 49°54'30"E |
| Area Served: | Candala (Qandala) |
| Elevation: | 9 feet (3 meters) |
| View all routes: | Routes from CXN |
| More Information: | CXN Maps & Info |
Facts about Alpena County Regional Airport (APN):
- It is said to be the "Proud home of Alpena Combat Readiness Training Center," the host unit of the Michigan Air National Guard's Alpena Air National Guard Base.
- The furthest airport from Alpena County Regional Airport (APN) is Margaret River Airport (MGV), which is located 11,184 miles (17,999 kilometers) away in Margaret River, Western Australia, Australia.
- Alpena County Regional Airport (APN) has 2 runways.
- The closest airport to Alpena County Regional Airport (APN) is Oscoda-Wurtsmith Airport (OSC), which is located 44 miles (71 kilometers) S of APN.
- Several scenes of the film Die Hard 2 were shot there.
- Because of Alpena County Regional Airport's relatively low elevation of 690 feet, planes can take off or land at Alpena County Regional 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.
Facts about Candala Airport (CXN):
- The furthest airport from Candala Airport (CXN) is Atuona Airport (AUQ), which is located 11,819 miles (19,021 kilometers) away in Atuona, Marquesas Islands, French Polynesia.
- The closest airport to Candala Airport (CXN) is Bender Qassim International Airport (BSA), which is located 54 miles (86 kilometers) WSW of CXN.
- Because of Candala Airport's relatively low elevation of 9 feet, planes can take off or land at Candala 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.
| Rank | Distance & Direction | Airport Name & IATA Code | Airport Location | Further Actions |
| 1 | 44.04 miles (70.88 km) S | Oscoda-Wurtsmith Airport (OSC) | Oscoda, Michigan, United States |     |
| 2 | 55.98 miles (90.09 km) W | Gaylord Regional Airport (GLR) | Gaylord, Michigan, United States | |
| 3 | 64.96 miles (104.55 km) N | Drummond Island Airport (DRE) | Drummond Island, Michigan, United States | |
| 4 | 69.04 miles (111.11 km) WNW | Pellston Regional Airport of Emmet County (PLN) | Pellston, Michigan, United States | |
| 5 | 73.56 miles (118.38 km) NE | Gore Bay-Manitoulin Airport (YZE) | Gore Bay, Ontario, Canada | |
| 6 | 73.74 miles (118.67 km) SW | Roscommon County - Blodgett Memorial Airport (HTL) | Houghton Lake, Michigan, United States | |
| 7 | 75.36 miles (121.28 km) NW | Mackinac Island Airport (MCD) | Mackinac Island, Michigan, United States | |
| 8 | 80.22 miles (129.10 km) W | Antrim County Airport (ACB) | Bellaire, Michigan, United States | |
| 9 | 88.80 miles (142.91 km) SSW | Gladwin Zettel Memorial Airport (GDW) | Gladwin, Michigan, United States | |
| 10 | 92.23 miles (148.43 km) NNW | Chippewa County International Airport (CIU) | Sault Ste Marie, Michigan, United States | |
| 11 | 92.23 miles (148.43 km) NNW | Kincheloe Air Force Base (INR) | Sault Ste. Marie, Michigan, United States | |
| 12 | 97.97 miles (157.67 km) ENE | Manitowaning/Manitoulin East Municipal Airport (YEM) | Manitowaning, Ontario, Canada | |
| 13 | 100.33 miles (161.47 km) NNE | Elliot Lake Municipal Airport (YEL) | Elliot Lake, Ontario, Canada | |
| 14 | 101.63 miles (163.56 km) WSW | Cherry Capital Airport (TVC) | Traverse City, Michigan, United States | |
| 15 | 106.84 miles (171.94 km) WSW | Wexford County Airport (CAD) | Cadillac, Michigan, United States | |
| Rank | Distance & Direction | Airport Name & IATA Code | Airport Location | Further Actions |
| 1 | 11,183.86 miles (17,998.64 km) WSW | Margaret River Airport (MGV) | Margaret River, Western Australia, Australia | |
| 2 | 11,159.81 miles (17,959.93 km) WSW | Busselton Regional Airport (BQB) | Busselton, Western Australia, Australia | |
| 3 | 11,155.62 miles (17,953.18 km) WSW | Manjimup Airport (MJP) | Manjimup, Western Australia, Australia | |
| 4 | 11,133.52 miles (17,917.63 km) WSW | Bunbury Airport (BUY) | Bunbury, Western Australia, Australia | |
| 5 | 11,112.93 miles (17,884.49 km) WSW | Albany Airport (ALH) | Albany, Western Australia, Australia | |
| 6 | 11,071.60 miles (17,817.97 km) SW | Rottnest Airport (RTS) | Rottnest Island, Western Australia, Australia | |
| 7 | 11,064.65 miles (17,806.79 km) WSW | Katanning Airport (KNI) | Katanning, Western Australia, Australia | |
| 8 | 11,062.42 miles (17,803.20 km) SW | Jandakot Airport (JAD) | Jandakot, Western Australia, Australia | |
| 9 | 11,051.09 miles (17,784.96 km) SW | Perth Airport (PER) | Perth, Western Australia, Australia | |
| 10 | 11,002.05 miles (17,706.05 km) SW | Jurien Bay Airport (JUR) | Jurien Bay, Western Australia, Australia | |
| 11 | 10,932.92 miles (17,594.78 km) SW | Geraldton Airport (GET) | Geraldton, Western Australia, Australia | |
| 12 | 10,906.39 miles (17,552.10 km) SW | Morawa Airport (MWB) | Morawa, Western Australia, Australia | |
| 13 | 10,886.68 miles (17,520.37 km) SW | Kalbarri Airport (KAX) | Kalbarri, Western Australia, Australia | |
| 14 | 10,885.60 miles (17,518.63 km) SW | Mullewa Airport (MXU) | Mullewa, Western Australia, Australia | |
| 15 | 10,878.99 miles (17,507.99 km) WSW | Esperance Airport (EPR) | Esperance, Australia | |
| Rank | Distance & Direction | Airport Name & IATA Code | Airport Location | Further Actions |
| 1 | 53.56 miles (86.20 km) WSW | Bender Qassim International Airport (BSA) | Boosaaso, Somalia | |
| 2 | 65.24 miles (104.99 km) ENE | Alula Airport (ALU) | Alula, Somalia | |
| 3 | 180.77 miles (290.92 km) WSW | Erigavo Airport (ERA) | Erigavo, Somalia | |
| 4 | 221.82 miles (356.98 km) N | Riyan Airport (MKX) | Mukalla, Yemen | |
| 5 | 296.05 miles (476.45 km) NW | Ataq Airport (AXK) | Ataq, Yemen | |
| 6 | 317.98 miles (511.74 km) NNW | Sayun AirportSeiyun Airport (GXF) | Seiyun, Yemen | |
| 7 | 325.07 miles (523.15 km) WSW | Burao Airport (BUO) | Burao, Somalia | |
| 8 | 342.24 miles (550.78 km) WNW | Aden International Airport (ADE) | Aden, Yemen | |
| 9 | 345.52 miles (556.05 km) WSW | Berbera Airport (BBO) | Berbera, Somalia | |
| 10 | 358.46 miles (576.88 km) NNE | Al Ghaydha Airport (AAY) | Al Ghaydah, Yemen | |
| 11 | 361.93 miles (582.47 km) NW | Beihan Airport (BHN) | Beihan, Yemen | |
| 12 | 366.17 miles (589.29 km) SSW | Abdullahi Yusuf International Airport (GLK) | Galcaio, Somalia | |
| 13 | 417.44 miles (671.80 km) WNW | Ta'izz International Airport (TAI) | Ta'izz, Yemen | |
| 14 | 418.25 miles (673.10 km) WSW | Hargeisa Egal International Airport (HGA) | Hargeisa, Somalia | |
| 15 | 434.83 miles (699.79 km) SSW | Obbia Airport (CMO) | Obbia, Somalia | |
| Rank | Distance & Direction | Airport Name & IATA Code | Airport Location | Further Actions |
| 1 | 11,819.37 miles (19,021.39 km) E | Atuona Airport (AUQ) | Atuona, Marquesas Islands, French Polynesia | |
| 2 | 11,777.76 miles (18,954.41 km) SE | Pukarua Airport (PUK) | Pukarua, Tuamotus, French Polynesia | |
| 3 | 11,653.04 miles (18,753.70 km) ESE | Fangatau Airport (FGU) | Fangatau, French Polynesia | |
| 4 | 11,647.21 miles (18,744.32 km) SE | Nukutavake Airport (NUK) | Nukutavake, Tuamotus, French Polynesia | |
| 5 | 11,584.61 miles (18,643.58 km) SE | Tureira Airport (ZTA) | Tureia, Tuamotus, French Polynesia | |
| 6 | 11,581.38 miles (18,638.38 km) ESE | Hao Airport (HOI) | Hao, Tuamotu Island, French Polynesia | |
| 7 | 11,576.08 miles (18,629.84 km) SSE | Totegegie Airport (GMR) | Mangareva, Gambier Islands, French Polynesia | |
| 8 | 11,548.44 miles (18,585.36 km) ESE | Raroia Airport (RRR) | Raroia, French Polynesia | |
| 9 | 11,462.38 miles (18,446.87 km) ESE | Makemo Airport (MKP) | Makemo, French Polynesia | |
| 10 | 11,346.26 miles (18,259.99 km) ESE | Fakarava Airport (FAV) | Fakarava, Society Islands, French Polynesia | |
| 11 | 11,342.14 miles (18,253.36 km) ESE | Manihi Airport (XMH) | Manihi, French Polynesia | |
| 12 | 11,329.93 miles (18,233.71 km) ESE | Ahe Airport (AHE) | Ahe, French Polynesia | |
| 13 | 11,329.13 miles (18,232.42 km) ESE | Anaa Airport (AAA) | Anaa, Tuamotus, French Polynesia | |
| 14 | 11,305.17 miles (18,193.85 km) ESE | Apataki Airport (APK) | Apataki, French Polynesia | |
| 15 | 11,296.30 miles (18,179.59 km) ESE | Arutua Airport (AXR) | Arutua, Tuamotus, French Polynesia | |