Nonstop flight route between Coffs Harbour, New South Wales, Australia and Anchorage, Alaska, United States:
Departure Airport:
(30°19'12"S by 153°7'0"E)
Arrival Airport:
(61°15'5"N by 149°48'23"W)
Distance from CFS to EDF:
7,084.12 miles (11,400.76 km)
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About this route:
A direct, nonstop flight between Coffs Harbour Airport (CFS), Coffs Harbour, New South Wales, Australia and Elmendorf Air Force Base (EDF), Anchorage, Alaska, United States would travel a Great Circle distance of 7,084 miles (or 11,401 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 Coffs Harbour Airport and Elmendorf Air Force Base, 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 Coffs Harbour Airport and Elmendorf Air Force Base. You'll see that it will travel the same route of the red line on this map!
Departure Airport Information:
| IATA / ICAO Codes: | CFS / YCFS |
| Airport Name: | Coffs Harbour Airport |
| Location: | Coffs Harbour, New South Wales, Australia |
| GPS Coordinates: | 30°19'12"S by 153°7'0"E |
| Operator/Owner: | Coffs Harbour City Council |
| Airport Type: | Public |
| Elevation: | 18 feet (5 meters) |
| # of Runways: | 2 |
| View all routes: | Routes from CFS |
| More Information: | CFS Maps & Info |
Arrival Airport Information:
| IATA / ICAO Codes: | EDF / PAED |
| Airport Names: |
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| Location: | Anchorage, Alaska, United States |
| GPS Coordinates: | 61°15'5"N by 149°48'23"W |
| View all routes: | Routes from EDF |
| More Information: | EDF Maps & Info |
Facts about Coffs Harbour Airport (CFS):
- The closest airport to Coffs Harbour Airport (CFS) is Clarence Valley Regional Airport (GFN), which is located 39 miles (63 kilometers) N of CFS.
- Because of Coffs Harbour Airport's relatively low elevation of 18 feet, planes can take off or land at Coffs Harbour 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 Coffs Harbour Airport (CFS) is Santa Maria Airport (SMA), which is located 11,967 miles (19,258 kilometers) away in Santa Maria, Portugal.
- Coffs Harbour Airport (CFS) has 2 runways.
- Open air paid parking is provided for over 200 cars.
Facts about Elmendorf Air Force Base (EDF):
- The first Air Force unit to be assigned to Alaska, the 18th Pursuit Squadron, arrived in February 1941.
- The closest airport to Elmendorf Air Force Base (EDF) is Merrill Field (MRI), which is located only 3 miles (5 kilometers) SSW of EDF.
- The 1980s witnessed a period of growth and modernization of Elmendorf AFB.
- In addition to being known as "Elmendorf Air Force Base", another name for EDF is "JB Elmendorf-Richardson".
- The furthest airport from Elmendorf Air Force Base (EDF) is Port Elizabeth International Airport (PLZ), which is located 10,542 miles (16,965 kilometers) away in Port Elizabeth, South Africa.
| Rank | Distance & Direction | Airport Name & IATA Code | Airport Location | Further Actions |
| 1 | 39.04 miles (62.83 km) N | Clarence Valley Regional Airport (GFN) | Grafton, New South Wales, Australia |     |
| 2 | 56.05 miles (90.21 km) SSW | Kempsey Airport (KPS) | Kempsey, New South Wales, Australia | |
| 3 | 78.55 miles (126.41 km) S | Port Macquarie Airport (PQQ) | Port Macquarie, New South Wales, Australia | |
| 4 | 86.69 miles (139.51 km) NNE | Evans Head Memorial Aerodrome (EVH) | Evans Head, New South Wales, Australia | |
| 5 | 90.52 miles (145.68 km) W | Armidale Airport (ARM) | Armidale, New South Wales, Australia | |
| 6 | 96.30 miles (154.98 km) WNW | Glen Innes Airport (GLI) | Glen Innes, New South Wales, Australia | |
| 7 | 103.44 miles (166.47 km) N | Lismore Airport (LSY) | Lismore, New South Wales, Australia | |
| 8 | 106.14 miles (170.82 km) NNE | Ballina Byron Gateway Airport (BNK) | Ballina, New South Wales, Australia | |
| 9 | 121.62 miles (195.72 km) WNW | Inverell Airport (IVR) | Inverell, New South Wales, Australia | |
| 10 | 144.66 miles (232.81 km) WSW | Tamworth Airport (TMW) | Tamworth, New South Wales, Australia | |
| 11 | 150.73 miles (242.57 km) N | Gold Coast Airport (OOL) | Coolangatta, Queensland, Australia | |
| 12 | 152.83 miles (245.96 km) NW | Stanthorpe Airport (SNH) | Stanthorpe, Queensland, Australia | |
| 13 | 176.08 miles (283.37 km) WSW | Gunnedah Airport (GUH) | Gunnedah, New South Wales, Australia | |
| 14 | 186.92 miles (300.82 km) SSW | Newcastle Airport (NTL) | Newcastle, New South Wales, Australia | |
| 15 | 190.56 miles (306.68 km) SSW | Maitland Airport (MTL) | Maitland, New South Wales, Australia | |
| Rank | Distance & Direction | Airport Name & IATA Code | Airport Location | Further Actions |
| 1 | 11,966.66 miles (19,258.42 km) NNW | Santa Maria Airport (SMA) | Santa Maria, Portugal | |
| 2 | 11,919.53 miles (19,182.58 km) N | João Paulo II Airport (PDL) | Ponta Delgada, Azores, Portugal | |
| 3 | 11,875.59 miles (19,111.87 km) W | La Palma Airport (SPC) | La Palma, Canary Islands, Spain | |
| 4 | 11,861.00 miles (19,088.38 km) N | Pico Airport (PIX) | Pico Island, Azores, Portugal | |
| 5 | 11,860.72 miles (19,087.93 km) N | Horta International Airport (HOR) | Horta, Azores, Portugal | |
| 6 | 11,853.40 miles (19,076.15 km) N | Lajes Air Base (TER) | Lajes, Azores, Portugal | |
| 7 | 11,832.66 miles (19,042.77 km) WNW | La Gomera Airport (GMZ) | Alajeró / San Sebastián, Canary Islands, Spain | |
| 8 | 11,827.21 miles (19,034.01 km) N | Graciosa Airport (GRW) | Graciosa Island, Azores, Portugal | |
| 9 | 11,819.63 miles (19,021.80 km) WNW | Madeira Airport (FNC) | Funchal, Madeira, Portugal | |
| 10 | 11,795.52 miles (18,983.00 km) WNW | Tenerife-South Airport (TFS) | Tenerife, Canary Islands, Spain | |
| 11 | 11,789.94 miles (18,974.03 km) W | Tenerife North Airport (TFN) | Tenerife, Canary Islands, Spain | |
| 12 | 11,789.39 miles (18,973.13 km) WNW | Porto Santo Airport (PXO) | Porto Santo, Madeira, Portugal | |
| 13 | 11,761.29 miles (18,927.91 km) NNE | Flores Airport (FLW) | Flores Island, Azores, Portugal | |
| 14 | 11,748.03 miles (18,906.57 km) NNE | Corvo Airport (CVU) | Corvo Island, Azores, Portugal | |
| 15 | 11,723.92 miles (18,867.77 km) W | Gran Canaria Airport (LPA) | Las Palmas, Canary Islands, Spain | |
| Rank | Distance & Direction | Airport Name & IATA Code | Airport Location | Further Actions |
| 1 | 2.90 miles (4.67 km) SSW | Merrill Field (MRI) | Anchorage, Alaska, United States | |
| 2 | 5.10 miles (8.20 km) E | Bryant Army Airfield (FRN) | Fort Richardson, Anchorage, Alaska, United States | |
| 3 | 8.32 miles (13.39 km) SW | Ted Stevens Anchorage International Airport (ANC) | Anchorage, Alaska, United States | |
| 4 | 19.67 miles (31.66 km) N | Big Lake Airport (BGQ) | Big Lake, Alaska, United States | |
| 5 | 23.84 miles (38.37 km) NNE | Wasilla Airport (WWA) | Wasilla, Alaska, United States | |
| 6 | 33.56 miles (54.01 km) NE | Palmer Municipal Airport (PAQ) | Palmer, Alaska, United States | |
| 7 | 35.67 miles (57.40 km) NNW | Willow Airport (WOW) | Willow, Alaska, United States | |
| 8 | 41.57 miles (66.91 km) W | Beluga Airport (BVU) | Beluga, Alaska, United States | |
| 9 | 45.99 miles (74.01 km) WSW | Tyonek Airport (TYE) | Tyonek, Alaska, United States | |
| 10 | 67.10 miles (107.99 km) NW | Skwentna Airport (SKW) | Skwentna, Alaska, United States | |
| 11 | 67.29 miles (108.30 km) SW | Kenai Municipal Airport (ENA) | Kenai, Alaska, United States | |
| 12 | 67.79 miles (109.09 km) SW | Soldotna Airport (SXQ) | Soldotna, Alaska, United States | |
| 13 | 74.47 miles (119.84 km) N | Talkeetna Airport (TKA) | Talkeetna, Alaska, United States | |
| 14 | 78.79 miles (126.80 km) S | Seward Airport (SWD) | Seward, Alaska, United States | |
| 15 | 101.75 miles (163.75 km) SE | Chenega Bay Airport (NCN) | Chenega, Alaska, United States | |
| Rank | Distance & Direction | Airport Name & IATA Code | Airport Location | Further Actions |
| 1 | 10,541.86 miles (16,965.44 km) S | Port Elizabeth International Airport (PLZ) | Port Elizabeth, South Africa | |
| 2 | 10,522.61 miles (16,934.46 km) SSE | George Airport (GRJ) | George, South Africa | |
| 3 | 10,517.40 miles (16,926.08 km) S | Port Alfred Airport (AFD) | Port Alfred, South Africa | |
| 4 | 10,484.34 miles (16,872.87 km) S | East London Airport (ELS) | East London, South Africa | |
| 5 | 10,482.65 miles (16,870.14 km) SSE | Cape Town International Airport (CPT) | Cape Town, South Africa | |
| 6 | 10,383.23 miles (16,710.15 km) S | Mthatha Airport (UTT) | Mthatha, South Africa | |
| 7 | 10,336.91 miles (16,635.60 km) S | Margate Airport (MGH) | Margate, KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa | |
| 8 | 10,268.85 miles (16,526.07 km) S | Lebakeng Airport (LEF) | Lebakeng, Lesotho | |
| 9 | 10,264.17 miles (16,518.54 km) S | Semonkong Airport (SOK) | Semonkong, Lesotho | |
| 10 | 10,259.58 miles (16,511.15 km) S | Mafeteng Airport (MFC) | Mafeteng, Lesotho | |
| 11 | 10,259.02 miles (16,510.25 km) S | Lesobeng Airport (LES) | Lesobeng, Lesotho | |
| 12 | 10,253.10 miles (16,500.73 km) S | Pietermaritzburg Airport (PZB) | Pietermaritzburg, South Africa | |
| 13 | 10,250.65 miles (16,496.78 km) S | King Shaka International (DUR) | Durban, KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa | |
| 14 | 10,237.04 miles (16,474.88 km) S | Moshoeshoe I International Airport (MSU) | Maseru, Lesotho | |
| 15 | 10,227.30 miles (16,459.21 km) S | Mokhotlong Airport (MKH) | Mokhotlong, Lesotho | |