Nonstop flight route between Big Mountain, Alaska, United States and Shelbyville, Tennessee, United States:
Departure Airport:
(59°21'39"N by 155°15'32"W)
Arrival Airport:
(35°33'33"N by 86°26'32"W)
Distance from BMX to SYI:
3,416.33 miles (5,498.04 km)
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About this route:
A direct, nonstop flight between Big Mountain Air Force Station (BMX), Big Mountain, Alaska, United States and Shelbyville Municipal Airport (SYI), Shelbyville, Tennessee, United States would travel a Great Circle distance of 3,416 miles (or 5,498 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 Big Mountain Air Force Station and Shelbyville Municipal 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 Big Mountain Air Force Station and Shelbyville Municipal Airport. You'll see that it will travel the same route of the red line on this map!
Departure Airport Information:
| IATA / ICAO Codes: | BMX / PABM |
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| Location: | Big Mountain, Alaska, United States |
| GPS Coordinates: | 59°21'39"N by 155°15'32"W |
| Operator/Owner: | U.S. Air Force |
| Airport Type: | Military |
| Elevation: | 663 feet (202 meters) |
| # of Runways: | 1 |
| View all routes: | Routes from BMX |
| More Information: | BMX Maps & Info |
Arrival Airport Information:
| IATA / ICAO Codes: | SYI / KSYI |
| Airport Names: |
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| Location: | Shelbyville, Tennessee, United States |
| GPS Coordinates: | 35°33'33"N by 86°26'32"W |
| Area Served: | Shelbyville, Tennessee |
| Operator/Owner: | City of Shelbyville |
| Airport Type: | Public |
| Elevation: | 801 feet (244 meters) |
| # of Runways: | 1 |
| View all routes: | Routes from SYI |
| More Information: | SYI Maps & Info |
Facts about Big Mountain Air Force Station (BMX):
- In addition to being known as "Big Mountain Air Force Station", another name for BMX is "37AK".
- The furthest airport from Big Mountain Air Force Station (BMX) is Port Elizabeth International Airport (PLZ), which is located 10,683 miles (17,193 kilometers) away in Port Elizabeth, South Africa.
- Big Mountain Air Force Station (BMX) currently has only 1 runway.
- The closest airport to Big Mountain Air Force Station (BMX) is Kokhanok Airport (KNK), which is located only 17 miles (27 kilometers) ENE of BMX.
- Because of Big Mountain Air Force Station's relatively low elevation of 663 feet, planes can take off or land at Big Mountain Air Force Station 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 Shelbyville Municipal Airport (SYI):
- The furthest airport from Shelbyville Municipal Airport (SYI) is Margaret River Airport (MGV), which is located 11,211 miles (18,042 kilometers) away in Margaret River, Western Australia, Australia.
- The closest airport to Shelbyville Municipal Airport (SYI) is Tullahoma Regional Airport (THA), which is located only 17 miles (27 kilometers) SE of SYI.
- Because of Shelbyville Municipal Airport's relatively low elevation of 801 feet, planes can take off or land at Shelbyville Municipal 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.
- In addition to being known as "Shelbyville Municipal Airport", another name for SYI is "Bomar Field".
- Shelbyville Municipal Airport (SYI) currently has only 1 runway.
| Rank | Distance & Direction | Airport Name & IATA Code | Airport Location | Further Actions |
| 1 | 16.81 miles (27.05 km) ENE | Kokhanok Airport (KNK) | Kokhanok, Alaska, United States |     |
| 2 | 22.79 miles (36.68 km) W | Igiugig Airport (IGG) | Igiugig, Alaska, United States | |
| 3 | 26.65 miles (42.88 km) S | Kulik Lake Airport (LKK) | Kulik Lake, Bristol Bay Borough, Alaska, United States | |
| 4 | 29.75 miles (47.88 km) NNE | Iliamna Airport (ILI) | Iliamna, Alaska, United States | |
| 5 | 45.22 miles (72.77 km) NNE | Nondalton Airport (NNL) | Nondalton, Alaska, United States | |
| 6 | 49.67 miles (79.93 km) NE | Pedro Bay Airport (PDB) | Pedro Bay, Alaska, United States | |
| 7 | 58.77 miles (94.58 km) WSW | Levelock Airport (KLL) | Levelock, Alaska, United States | |
| 8 | 66.81 miles (107.52 km) NNE | Port Alsworth Airport (PTA) | Port Alsworth, Alaska, United States | |
| 9 | 68.42 miles (110.11 km) SW | King Salmon Airport (AKN) | King Salmon, Alaska, United States | |
| 10 | 74.47 miles (119.85 km) WNW | Koliganek Airport (KGK) | Koliganek, Alaska, United States | |
| 11 | 74.60 miles (120.06 km) W | New Stuyahok Airport (KNW) | New Stuyahok, Alaska, United States | |
| 12 | 76.16 miles (122.57 km) SW | Naknek Airport (NNK) | Naknek, Alaska, United States | |
| 13 | 76.91 miles (123.77 km) SW | South Naknek Airport (WSN) | South Naknek, Alaska, United States | |
| 14 | 77.94 miles (125.43 km) W | Ekwok Airport (KEK) | Ekwok, Alaska, United States | |
| 15 | 92.42 miles (148.74 km) WSW | Portage Creek Airport (PCA) | Portage Creek, Alaska, United States | |
| Rank | Distance & Direction | Airport Name & IATA Code | Airport Location | Further Actions |
| 1 | 10,683.01 miles (17,192.60 km) S | Port Elizabeth International Airport (PLZ) | Port Elizabeth, South Africa | |
| 2 | 10,681.67 miles (17,190.43 km) S | George Airport (GRJ) | George, South Africa | |
| 3 | 10,660.12 miles (17,155.76 km) SSE | Cape Town International Airport (CPT) | Cape Town, South Africa | |
| 4 | 10,651.02 miles (17,141.12 km) S | Port Alfred Airport (AFD) | Port Alfred, South Africa | |
| 5 | 10,612.34 miles (17,078.86 km) S | East London Airport (ELS) | East London, South Africa | |
| 6 | 10,506.32 miles (16,908.24 km) S | Mthatha Airport (UTT) | Mthatha, South Africa | |
| 7 | 10,450.26 miles (16,818.02 km) S | Margate Airport (MGH) | Margate, KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa | |
| 8 | 10,392.32 miles (16,724.78 km) S | Lebakeng Airport (LEF) | Lebakeng, Lesotho | |
| 9 | 10,391.02 miles (16,722.69 km) S | Semonkong Airport (SOK) | Semonkong, Lesotho | |
| 10 | 10,391.00 miles (16,722.65 km) S | Mafeteng Airport (MFC) | Mafeteng, Lesotho | |
| 11 | 10,384.21 miles (16,711.72 km) S | Lesobeng Airport (LES) | Lesobeng, Lesotho | |
| 12 | 10,366.75 miles (16,683.62 km) S | Moshoeshoe I International Airport (MSU) | Maseru, Lesotho | |
| 13 | 10,366.57 miles (16,683.33 km) S | Pietermaritzburg Airport (PZB) | Pietermaritzburg, South Africa | |
| 14 | 10,359.96 miles (16,672.69 km) S | King Shaka International (DUR) | Durban, KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa | |
| 15 | 10,354.99 miles (16,664.70 km) SSE | Kleinsee Airport (KLZ) | Kleinzee, South Africa | |
| Rank | Distance & Direction | Airport Name & IATA Code | Airport Location | Further Actions |
| 1 | 16.59 miles (26.69 km) SE | Tullahoma Regional Airport (THA) | Tullahoma, Tennessee, United States | |
| 2 | 31.36 miles (50.46 km) N | Smyrna Airport (MQY) | Smyrna, Tennessee, United States | |
| 3 | 34.97 miles (56.27 km) ENE | Warren County Memorial Airport (RNC) | McMinnville, Tennessee, United States | |
| 4 | 35.20 miles (56.65 km) S | Fayetteville Municipal Airport (FYM) | Fayetteville, Tennessee, United States | |
| 5 | 39.24 miles (63.14 km) SE | Franklin County Airport (UOS) | Sewanee, Tennessee, United States | |
| 6 | 41.41 miles (66.64 km) W | Maury County Airport (MRC) | Columbia/Mount Pleasant, Tennessee, United States | |
| 7 | 41.42 miles (66.66 km) NNW | Nashville International Airport (BNA) | Nashville, Tennessee, United States | |
| 8 | 59.36 miles (95.54 km) SE | Marion County Airport (APT) | Jasper, Tennessee, United States | |
| 9 | 59.45 miles (95.67 km) WNW | Centerville Municipal Airport (GHM) | Centerville, Tennessee, United States | |
| 10 | 62.38 miles (100.39 km) SSW | Redstone Army Airfield (AAF) (HUA) | Redstone Arsenal (near Huntsville), Alabama, United States | |
| 11 | 66.43 miles (106.91 km) SSW | Huntsville International Airport (HSV) | Huntsville / Decatur, Alabama, United States | |
| 12 | 68.70 miles (110.56 km) SSW | Pryor Field Regional Airport (DCU) | Decatur, Alabama, United States | |
| 13 | 78.68 miles (126.62 km) ESE | Chattanooga Metropolitan Airport (CHA) | Chattanooga, Tennessee, United States | |
| 14 | 86.70 miles (139.52 km) SW | Northwest Alabama Regional Airport (MSL) | Muscle Shoals, Alabama, United States | |
| 15 | 91.31 miles (146.95 km) NW | Clarksville–Montgomery County Regional Airport (CKV) | Clarksville, Tennessee, United States | |
| Rank | Distance & Direction | Airport Name & IATA Code | Airport Location | Further Actions |
| 1 | 11,211.03 miles (18,042.35 km) W | Margaret River Airport (MGV) | Margaret River, Western Australia, Australia | |
| 2 | 11,190.73 miles (18,009.69 km) W | Busselton Regional Airport (BQB) | Busselton, Western Australia, Australia | |
| 3 | 11,170.52 miles (17,977.17 km) W | Bunbury Airport (BUY) | Bunbury, Western Australia, Australia | |
| 4 | 11,156.97 miles (17,955.36 km) W | Manjimup Airport (MJP) | Manjimup, Western Australia, Australia | |
| 5 | 11,153.62 miles (17,949.97 km) W | Rottnest Airport (RTS) | Rottnest Island, Western Australia, Australia | |
| 6 | 11,141.35 miles (17,930.22 km) W | Jurien Bay Airport (JUR) | Jurien Bay, Western Australia, Australia | |
| 7 | 11,136.31 miles (17,922.11 km) W | Jandakot Airport (JAD) | Jandakot, Western Australia, Australia | |
| 8 | 11,128.34 miles (17,909.28 km) W | Perth Airport (PER) | Perth, Western Australia, Australia | |
| 9 | 11,117.96 miles (17,892.58 km) WSW | Geraldton Airport (GET) | Geraldton, Western Australia, Australia | |
| 10 | 11,106.57 miles (17,874.24 km) WSW | Kalbarri Airport (KAX) | Kalbarri, Western Australia, Australia | |
| 11 | 11,076.99 miles (17,826.64 km) WSW | Shark Bay Airport (MJK) | Monkey Mia, Western Australia, Australia | |
| 12 | 11,071.24 miles (17,817.40 km) W | Albany Airport (ALH) | Albany, Western Australia, Australia | |
| 13 | 11,064.20 miles (17,806.05 km) W | Katanning Airport (KNI) | Katanning, Western Australia, Australia | |
| 14 | 11,064.04 miles (17,805.81 km) WSW | Mullewa Airport (MXU) | Mullewa, Western Australia, Australia | |
| 15 | 11,058.06 miles (17,796.18 km) WSW | Morawa Airport (MWB) | Morawa, Western Australia, Australia | |