Nonstop flight route between Council, Alaska, United States and Fergus Falls, Minnesota, United States:
Departure Airport:
(64°53'52"N by 163°42'11"W)
Arrival Airport:
(46°17'3"N by 96°9'24"W)
Distance from CIL to FFM:
2,760.99 miles (4,443.38 km)
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About this route:
A direct, nonstop flight between Council Airport (CIL), Council, Alaska, United States and Fergus Falls Municipal Airport (FFM), Fergus Falls, Minnesota, United States would travel a Great Circle distance of 2,761 miles (or 4,443 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 Council Airport and Fergus Falls 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 Council Airport and Fergus Falls 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: | CIL / |
| Airport Names: |
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| Location: | Council, Alaska, United States |
| GPS Coordinates: | 64°53'52"N by 163°42'11"W |
| Area Served: | Council, Alaska |
| Operator/Owner: | Alaska DOT&PF - Northern Region |
| Airport Type: | Public |
| Elevation: | 85 feet (26 meters) |
| # of Runways: | 1 |
| View all routes: | Routes from CIL |
| More Information: | CIL Maps & Info |
Arrival Airport Information:
| IATA / ICAO Codes: | FFM / KFFM |
| Airport Names: |
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| Location: | Fergus Falls, Minnesota, United States |
| GPS Coordinates: | 46°17'3"N by 96°9'24"W |
| Operator/Owner: | City of Fergus Falls |
| Airport Type: | Public |
| Elevation: | 1182 feet (360 meters) |
| # of Runways: | 2 |
| View all routes: | Routes from FFM |
| More Information: | FFM Maps & Info |
Facts about Council Airport (CIL):
- The closest airport to Council Airport (CIL) is White Mountain Airport (WMO), which is located only 17 miles (27 kilometers) SSE of CIL.
- Council Airport (CIL) currently has only 1 runway.
- Because of Council Airport's relatively low elevation of 85 feet, planes can take off or land at Council 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 Council Airport (CIL) is Cape Town International Airport (CPT), which is located 10,298 miles (16,572 kilometers) away in Cape Town, South Africa.
- In addition to being known as "Council Airport", another name for CIL is "K29".
Facts about Fergus Falls Municipal Airport (FFM):
- The closest airport to Fergus Falls Municipal Airport (FFM) is Harry Stern Airport (WAH), which is located 22 miles (35 kilometers) W of FFM.
- Fergus Falls Municipal Airport (FFM) has 2 runways.
- In addition to being known as "Fergus Falls Municipal Airport", another name for FFM is "Einar Mickelson Field".
- The furthest airport from Fergus Falls Municipal Airport (FFM) is Margaret River Airport (MGV), which is located 10,594 miles (17,050 kilometers) away in Margaret River, Western Australia, Australia.
| Rank | Distance & Direction | Airport Name & IATA Code | Airport Location | Further Actions |
| 1 | 16.76 miles (26.97 km) SSE | White Mountain Airport (WMO) | White Mountain, Alaska, United States |     |
| 2 | 31.58 miles (50.82 km) SE | Golovin Airport (GLV) | Golovin, Alaska, United States | |
| 3 | 46.52 miles (74.86 km) ESE | Elim Airport (ELI) | Elim, Alaska, United States | |
| 4 | 57.91 miles (93.20 km) WSW | Nome Airport (OME) | Nome, Alaska, United States | |
| 5 | 74.71 miles (120.24 km) E | Koyuk Alfred Adams Airport (KKA) | Koyuk, Alaska, United States | |
| 6 | 77.12 miles (124.11 km) ENE | Haycock Airport (HAY) | Haycock, Alaska, United States | |
| 7 | 78.48 miles (126.30 km) ENE | Granite Mountain Air Station (GMT) | Granite Mountain, Alaska, United States | |
| 8 | 80.33 miles (129.28 km) WNW | Teller Airport (TLA) | Teller, Alaska, United States | |
| 9 | 81.91 miles (131.82 km) ESE | Shaktoolik Airport (SKK) | Shaktoolik, Alaska, United States | |
| 10 | 85.29 miles (137.26 km) NNE | Deering Airport (DRG) | Deering, Alaska, United States | |
| 11 | 85.72 miles (137.95 km) WNW | Brevig Mission Airport (KTS) | Brevig Mission, Alaska, United States | |
| 12 | 95.09 miles (153.04 km) WNW | Port Clarence Coast Guard Station (KPC) | Port Clarence, Alaska, United States | |
| 13 | 104.65 miles (168.42 km) SSE | Stebbins Airport (WBB) | Stebbins, Alaska, United States | |
| 14 | 104.81 miles (168.68 km) NE | Buckland Airport (BKC) | Buckland, Alaska, United States | |
| 15 | 106.19 miles (170.89 km) WNW | Lost River 1 Airport (LSR) | Lost River, Alaska, United States | |
| Rank | Distance & Direction | Airport Name & IATA Code | Airport Location | Further Actions |
| 1 | 10,297.67 miles (16,572.46 km) S | Cape Town International Airport (CPT) | Cape Town, South Africa | |
| 2 | 10,287.20 miles (16,555.61 km) S | George Airport (GRJ) | George, South Africa | |
| 3 | 10,265.44 miles (16,520.59 km) SSW | Port Elizabeth International Airport (PLZ) | Port Elizabeth, South Africa | |
| 4 | 10,249.84 miles (16,495.47 km) ESE | Teniente Rodolfo Marsh Airport (TNM) | Villa Las Estrellas, Antarctica | |
| 5 | 10,225.82 miles (16,456.82 km) SSW | Port Alfred Airport (AFD) | Port Alfred, South Africa | |
| 6 | 10,182.09 miles (16,386.45 km) SSW | East London Airport (ELS) | East London, South Africa | |
| 7 | 10,072.60 miles (16,210.24 km) SSW | Mthatha Airport (UTT) | Mthatha, South Africa | |
| 8 | 10,009.04 miles (16,107.95 km) SSW | Margate Airport (MGH) | Margate, KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa | |
| 9 | 10,003.47 miles (16,098.98 km) S | Kleinsee Airport (KLZ) | Kleinzee, South Africa | |
| 10 | 9,973.54 miles (16,050.81 km) S | Aggeneys Airport (AGZ) | Aggeneys, South Africa | |
| 11 | 9,973.54 miles (16,050.81 km) S | Wild Coast Sun Airport (MZF) | Mzamba, South Africa | |
| 12 | 9,966.09 miles (16,038.82 km) SSW | Mafeteng Airport (MFC) | Mafeteng, Lesotho | |
| 13 | 9,961.66 miles (16,031.70 km) SSW | Semonkong Airport (SOK) | Semonkong, Lesotho | |
| 14 | 9,959.84 miles (16,028.77 km) SSW | Lebakeng Airport (LEF) | Lebakeng, Lesotho | |
| 15 | 9,953.35 miles (16,018.32 km) SSW | Lesobeng Airport (LES) | Lesobeng, Lesotho | |
| Rank | Distance & Direction | Airport Name & IATA Code | Airport Location | Further Actions |
| 1 | 21.70 miles (34.92 km) W | Harry Stern Airport (WAH) | Wahpeton, North Dakota, United States | |
| 2 | 39.54 miles (63.63 km) NNE | Detroit Lakes Airport (DTL) | Detroit Lakes, Minnesota, United States | |
| 3 | 46.56 miles (74.93 km) SE | Alexandria Municipal Airport (AXN) | Alexandria, Minnesota, United States | |
| 4 | 53.95 miles (86.83 km) NW | Hector International Airport (FAR) | Fargo, North Dakota, United States | |
| 5 | 70.18 miles (112.94 km) SSE | Benson Municipal Airport (BBB) | Benson, Minnesota, United States | |
| 6 | 82.68 miles (133.07 km) WSW | Britton Municipal Airport (TTO) | Britton, South Dakota, United States | |
| 7 | 93.23 miles (150.04 km) SSE | Montevideo-Chippewa County Airport (MVE) | Montevideo, Minnesota, United States | |
| 8 | 94.60 miles (152.24 km) SSE | Willmar Municipal Airport (ILL) | Willmar, Minnesota, United States | |
| 9 | 96.74 miles (155.69 km) E | Brainerd Lakes Regional Airport (BRD) | Brainerd, Minnesota, United States | |
| 10 | 102.51 miles (164.97 km) NE | Bemidji Regional Airport (BJI) | Bemidji, Minnesota, United States | |
| 11 | 106.28 miles (171.04 km) SSW | Watertown Regional Airport (ATY) | Watertown, South Dakota, United States | |
| 12 | 109.74 miles (176.61 km) NNW | Crookston Municipal Airport (CKN) | Crookston, Minnesota, United States | |
| 13 | 112.94 miles (181.76 km) ESE | St. Cloud Regional Airport (STC) | St. Cloud, Minnesota, United States | |
| 14 | 123.07 miles (198.06 km) N | Thief River Falls Regional Airport (TVF) | Thief River Falls, Minnesota, United States | |
| 15 | 123.38 miles (198.56 km) WSW | Aberdeen Regional AirportAberdeen Army Airfield (ABR) | Aberdeen, South Dakota, United States | |
| Rank | Distance & Direction | Airport Name & IATA Code | Airport Location | Further Actions |
| 1 | 10,594.15 miles (17,049.59 km) WSW | Margaret River Airport (MGV) | Margaret River, Western Australia, Australia | |
| 2 | 10,570.28 miles (17,011.17 km) WSW | Busselton Regional Airport (BQB) | Busselton, Western Australia, Australia | |
| 3 | 10,560.07 miles (16,994.75 km) WSW | Manjimup Airport (MJP) | Manjimup, Western Australia, Australia | |
| 4 | 10,544.65 miles (16,969.92 km) WSW | Bunbury Airport (BUY) | Bunbury, Western Australia, Australia | |
| 5 | 10,509.52 miles (16,913.39 km) WSW | Albany Airport (ALH) | Albany, Western Australia, Australia | |
| 6 | 10,491.71 miles (16,884.73 km) WSW | Rottnest Airport (RTS) | Rottnest Island, Western Australia, Australia | |
| 7 | 10,480.29 miles (16,866.35 km) WSW | Jandakot Airport (JAD) | Jandakot, Western Australia, Australia | |
| 8 | 10,469.50 miles (16,848.98 km) WSW | Perth Airport (PER) | Perth, Western Australia, Australia | |
| 9 | 10,466.94 miles (16,844.87 km) WSW | Katanning Airport (KNI) | Katanning, Western Australia, Australia | |
| 10 | 10,436.13 miles (16,795.29 km) WSW | Jurien Bay Airport (JUR) | Jurien Bay, Western Australia, Australia | |
| 11 | 10,379.80 miles (16,704.62 km) WSW | Geraldton Airport (GET) | Geraldton, Western Australia, Australia | |
| 12 | 10,344.78 miles (16,648.26 km) WSW | Kalbarri Airport (KAX) | Kalbarri, Western Australia, Australia | |
| 13 | 10,341.86 miles (16,643.57 km) WSW | Morawa Airport (MWB) | Morawa, Western Australia, Australia | |
| 14 | 10,329.11 miles (16,623.06 km) WSW | Mullewa Airport (MXU) | Mullewa, Western Australia, Australia | |
| 15 | 10,282.01 miles (16,547.25 km) WSW | Shark Bay Airport (MJK) | Monkey Mia, Western Australia, Australia | |