Nonstop flight route between Westfield / Springfield, Massachusetts, United States and Shageluk, Alaska, United States:
Departure Airport:
(42°9'29"N by 72°42'56"W)
Arrival Airport:
(62°41'31"N by 159°34'9"W)
Distance from BAF to SHX:
3,595.94 miles (5,787.09 km)
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About this route:
A direct, nonstop flight between Westfield-Barnes Regional Airport (BAF), Westfield / Springfield, Massachusetts, United States and Shageluk Airport (SHX), Shageluk, Alaska, United States would travel a Great Circle distance of 3,596 miles (or 5,787 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 Westfield-Barnes Regional Airport and Shageluk 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 Westfield-Barnes Regional Airport and Shageluk Airport. You'll see that it will travel the same route of the red line on this map!
Departure Airport Information:
| IATA / ICAO Codes: | BAF / KBAF |
| Airport Names: |
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| Location: | Westfield / Springfield, Massachusetts, United States |
| GPS Coordinates: | 42°9'29"N by 72°42'56"W |
| Area Served: | Westfield / Springfield, Massachusetts |
| Operator/Owner: | City of Westfield |
| Airport Type: | Public |
| Elevation: | 270 feet (82 meters) |
| # of Runways: | 2 |
| View all routes: | Routes from BAF |
| More Information: | BAF Maps & Info |
Arrival Airport Information:
| IATA / ICAO Codes: | SHX / PAHX |
| Airport Name: | Shageluk Airport |
| Location: | Shageluk, Alaska, United States |
| GPS Coordinates: | 62°41'31"N by 159°34'9"W |
| Area Served: | Shageluk, Alaska |
| Operator/Owner: | Alaska DOT&PF - Northern Region |
| Airport Type: | Public |
| Elevation: | 79 feet (24 meters) |
| # of Runways: | 2 |
| View all routes: | Routes from SHX |
| More Information: | SHX Maps & Info |
Facts about Westfield-Barnes Regional Airport (BAF):
- The former Flight Deck restaurant was replaced with The Runway Restaurant and Lounge when the new terminal opened.
- Because of Westfield-Barnes Regional Airport's relatively low elevation of 270 feet, planes can take off or land at Westfield-Barnes 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.
- The closest airport to Westfield-Barnes Regional Airport (BAF) is Westover Air Reserve Base (CEF), which is located only 10 miles (15 kilometers) ENE of BAF.
- In addition to being known as "Westfield-Barnes Regional Airport", another name for BAF is "(formerly Barnes Municipal Airport)".
- Westfield-Barnes Regional Airport (BAF) has 2 runways.
- The airport covers 1,200 acres at an elevation of 270 feet above mean sea level.
- In addition, AD-UP Aviation operates a part 61 flight school out of the new terminal building.
- Between 1939 and 1940, the administration building, hangar, and the beacon light were built with grant money totaling near $90,000.
- The furthest airport from Westfield-Barnes Regional Airport (BAF) is Margaret River Airport (MGV), which is located 11,728 miles (18,874 kilometers) away in Margaret River, Western Australia, Australia.
- Five Star Jet Center, the original established FBO at Barnes, operates out of the lobby in the new terminal building as well as the adjacent original Airport FBO.
Facts about Shageluk Airport (SHX):
- Because of Shageluk Airport's relatively low elevation of 79 feet, planes can take off or land at Shageluk 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.
- The furthest airport from Shageluk Airport (SHX) is George Airport (GRJ), which is located 10,453 miles (16,822 kilometers) away in George, South Africa.
- The closest airport to Shageluk Airport (SHX) is Anvik Airport (ANV), which is located only 20 miles (32 kilometers) W of SHX.
- Shageluk Airport (SHX) has 2 runways.
| Rank | Distance & Direction | Airport Name & IATA Code | Airport Location | Further Actions |
| 1 | 9.60 miles (15.45 km) ENE | Westover Air Reserve Base (CEF) | Springfield/Chicopee, Massachusetts, United States |     |
| 2 | 15.22 miles (24.49 km) S | Bradley International Airport (BDL) | Windsor Locks (near Hartford), Connecticut, United States | |
| 3 | 27.03 miles (43.50 km) ENE | Ware Airport (UWA) | Ware, Massachusetts, United States | |
| 4 | 28.32 miles (45.58 km) S | Rentschler Heliport (EHT) | East Hartford, Connecticut, United States | |
| 5 | 29.31 miles (47.18 km) S | Hartford-Brainard Airport (HFD) | Hartford, Connecticut, United States | |
| 6 | 34.85 miles (56.09 km) WNW | Pittsfield Municipal Airport (PSF) | Pittsfield, Massachusetts, United States | |
| 7 | 35.25 miles (56.72 km) W | Walter J. Koladza Airport (GBR) | Great Barrington, Massachusetts, United States | |
| 8 | 43.64 miles (70.24 km) E | Worcester Regional Airport (ORH) | Worcester, Massachusetts, United States | |
| 9 | 44.83 miles (72.15 km) NE | Gardner Municipal Airport (GDM) | Gardner, Massachusetts, United States | |
| 10 | 51.68 miles (83.16 km) SSW | Waterbury-Oxford Airport (OXC) | Oxford, Connecticut, United States | |
| 11 | 51.71 miles (83.22 km) W | Columbia County Airport (HCC) | Hudson, New York, United States | |
| 12 | 55.94 miles (90.03 km) NNE | Dillant–Hopkins Airport (EEN) | Keene, New Hampshire, United States | |
| 13 | 57.60 miles (92.70 km) NE | Jaffrey Airport - Silver Ranch Airpark (AFN) | Jaffrey, New Hampshire, United States | |
| 14 | 62.41 miles (100.43 km) S | Tweed New Haven Airport (HVN) | New Haven, Connecticut, United States | |
| 15 | 63.58 miles (102.32 km) ENE | Moore Army Airfield (AYE) | Leominster, Massachusetts, United States | |
| Rank | Distance & Direction | Airport Name & IATA Code | Airport Location | Further Actions |
| 1 | 11,727.52 miles (18,873.57 km) SW | Margaret River Airport (MGV) | Margaret River, Western Australia, Australia | |
| 2 | 11,710.63 miles (18,846.38 km) SW | Manjimup Airport (MJP) | Manjimup, Western Australia, Australia | |
| 3 | 11,703.93 miles (18,835.60 km) SW | Busselton Regional Airport (BQB) | Busselton, Western Australia, Australia | |
| 4 | 11,681.60 miles (18,799.67 km) SW | Albany Airport (ALH) | Albany, Western Australia, Australia | |
| 5 | 11,677.30 miles (18,792.74 km) SW | Bunbury Airport (BUY) | Bunbury, Western Australia, Australia | |
| 6 | 11,624.98 miles (18,708.55 km) SW | Katanning Airport (KNI) | Katanning, Western Australia, Australia | |
| 7 | 11,601.68 miles (18,671.05 km) SW | Rottnest Airport (RTS) | Rottnest Island, Western Australia, Australia | |
| 8 | 11,596.71 miles (18,663.05 km) SW | Jandakot Airport (JAD) | Jandakot, Western Australia, Australia | |
| 9 | 11,584.83 miles (18,643.92 km) SW | Perth Airport (PER) | Perth, Western Australia, Australia | |
| 10 | 11,511.26 miles (18,525.53 km) SSW | Jurien Bay Airport (JUR) | Jurien Bay, Western Australia, Australia | |
| 11 | 11,453.84 miles (18,433.13 km) WSW | Esperance Airport (EPR) | Esperance, Australia | |
| 12 | 11,424.52 miles (18,385.93 km) SSW | Geraldton Airport (GET) | Geraldton, Western Australia, Australia | |
| 13 | 11,417.42 miles (18,374.51 km) SSW | Morawa Airport (MWB) | Morawa, Western Australia, Australia | |
| 14 | 11,384.79 miles (18,322.00 km) SSW | Mullewa Airport (MXU) | Mullewa, Western Australia, Australia | |
| 15 | 11,362.97 miles (18,286.88 km) SSW | Kalbarri Airport (KAX) | Kalbarri, Western Australia, Australia | |
| Rank | Distance & Direction | Airport Name & IATA Code | Airport Location | Further Actions |
| 1 | 19.96 miles (32.12 km) W | Anvik Airport (ANV) | Anvik, Alaska, United States | |
| 2 | 20.99 miles (33.78 km) NW | Grayling Airport (KGX) | Grayling, Alaska, United States | |
| 3 | 35.43 miles (57.02 km) S | Holy Cross Airport (HCR) | Holy Cross, Alaska, United States | |
| 4 | 73.27 miles (117.92 km) SE | Crooked Creek Airport (CKD) | Crooked Creek, Alaska, United States | |
| 5 | 76.74 miles (123.49 km) S | Aniak Airport (ANI) | Aniak, Alaska, United States | |
| 6 | 77.75 miles (125.12 km) S | Chuathbaluk Airport (CHU) | Chuathbaluk, Alaska, United States | |
| 7 | 83.67 miles (134.65 km) SSW | Kalskag Airport (KLG) | Kalskag, Alaska, United States | |
| 8 | 84.79 miles (136.45 km) SW | Russian Mission Airport (RSH) | Russian Mission, Alaska, United States | |
| 9 | 91.04 miles (146.51 km) NNW | Unalakleet Airport (UNK) | Unalakleet, Alaska, United States | |
| 10 | 94.87 miles (152.67 km) SE | Red Devil Airport (RDV) | Red Devil, Alaska, United States | |
| 11 | 96.70 miles (155.62 km) NW | St. Michael Airport (SMK) | St. Michael, Alaska, United States | |
| 12 | 97.50 miles (156.92 km) SW | Marshall Don Hunter Sr. Airport (MLL) | Marshall, Alaska, United States | |
| 13 | 102.00 miles (164.16 km) NW | Stebbins Airport (WBB) | Stebbins, Alaska, United States | |
| 14 | 103.40 miles (166.40 km) SE | Sleetmute Airport (SLQ) | Sleetmute, Alaska, United States | |
| 15 | 113.58 miles (182.79 km) ENE | Takotna Airport (TCT) | Takotna, Alaska, United States | |
| Rank | Distance & Direction | Airport Name & IATA Code | Airport Location | Further Actions |
| 1 | 10,453.00 miles (16,822.44 km) S | George Airport (GRJ) | George, South Africa | |
| 2 | 10,450.64 miles (16,818.64 km) S | Cape Town International Airport (CPT) | Cape Town, South Africa | |
| 3 | 10,440.54 miles (16,802.38 km) S | Port Elizabeth International Airport (PLZ) | Port Elizabeth, South Africa | |
| 4 | 10,403.97 miles (16,743.53 km) S | Port Alfred Airport (AFD) | Port Alfred, South Africa | |
| 5 | 10,362.26 miles (16,676.40 km) SSW | East London Airport (ELS) | East London, South Africa | |
| 6 | 10,254.10 miles (16,502.33 km) SSW | Mthatha Airport (UTT) | Mthatha, South Africa | |
| 7 | 10,193.63 miles (16,405.02 km) SSW | Margate Airport (MGH) | Margate, KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa | |
| 8 | 10,151.19 miles (16,336.72 km) S | Kleinsee Airport (KLZ) | Kleinzee, South Africa | |
| 9 | 10,143.81 miles (16,324.85 km) S | Mafeteng Airport (MFC) | Mafeteng, Lesotho | |
| 10 | 10,141.24 miles (16,320.70 km) SSW | Semonkong Airport (SOK) | Semonkong, Lesotho | |
| 11 | 10,140.72 miles (16,319.86 km) SSW | Lebakeng Airport (LEF) | Lebakeng, Lesotho | |
| 12 | 10,133.54 miles (16,308.31 km) SSW | Lesobeng Airport (LES) | Lesobeng, Lesotho | |
| 13 | 10,127.21 miles (16,298.12 km) S | Wild Coast Sun Airport (MZF) | Mzamba, South Africa | |
| 14 | 10,127.21 miles (16,298.12 km) S | Aggeneys Airport (AGZ) | Aggeneys, South Africa | |
| 15 | 10,118.66 miles (16,284.36 km) SSW | Moshoeshoe I International Airport (MSU) | Maseru, Lesotho | |