Nonstop flight route between Columbus, Ohio, United States and Ghadames, Libya:
Departure Airport:
(39°59'53"N by 82°53'30"W)
Arrival Airport:
(30°9'2"N by 9°41'59"E)
Distance from CMH to LTD:
5,041.68 miles (8,113.78 km)
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About this route:
A direct, nonstop flight between Port Columbus International Airport (CMH), Columbus, Ohio, United States and Ghadames Airport (LTD), Ghadames, Libya would travel a Great Circle distance of 5,042 miles (or 8,114 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 Port Columbus International Airport and Ghadames 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 Port Columbus International Airport and Ghadames Airport. You'll see that it will travel the same route of the red line on this map!
Departure Airport Information:
| IATA / ICAO Codes: | CMH / KCMH |
| Airport Name: | Port Columbus International Airport |
| Location: | Columbus, Ohio, United States |
| GPS Coordinates: | 39°59'53"N by 82°53'30"W |
| Airport Type: | Public |
| Elevation: | 815 feet (248 meters) |
| # of Runways: | 2 |
| View all routes: | Routes from CMH |
| More Information: | CMH Maps & Info |
Arrival Airport Information:
| IATA / ICAO Codes: | LTD / HLTD |
| Airport Names: |
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| Location: | Ghadames, Libya |
| GPS Coordinates: | 30°9'2"N by 9°41'59"E |
| Operator/Owner: | Libyan National Army |
| Airport Type: | Public/Military |
| Elevation: | 1119 feet (341 meters) |
| # of Runways: | 2 |
| View all routes: | Routes from LTD |
| More Information: | LTD Maps & Info |
Facts about Port Columbus International Airport (CMH):
- Envoy Air operates a maintenance base at Port Columbus, along with Republic Airways who operate their flagship base at Port Columbus.
- On April 25, 2004, a new 195-foot control tower directed its first aircraft, ushering in the beginning of several major facility enhancements to be constructed through 2025.
- Because of Port Columbus International Airport's relatively low elevation of 815 feet, planes can take off or land at Port Columbus International 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 Port Columbus International Airport (CMH) is Margaret River Airport (MGV), which is located 11,361 miles (18,284 kilometers) away in Margaret River, Western Australia, Australia.
- The closest airport to Port Columbus International Airport (CMH) is Ohio State University Airport (OSU), which is located only 11 miles (18 kilometers) WNW of CMH.
- Port Columbus International Airport (CMH) has 2 runways.
- Port Columbus is known for displaying community artwork, including children's drawings, a photographic timeline, and other donated items.
- Port Columbus International Airport was formerly a hub of America West Airlines in the 1990s, but the company closed the hub in 2003.
Facts about Ghadames Airport (LTD):
- The furthest airport from Ghadames Airport (LTD) is Fuaʻamotu International Airport (TBU), which is located 11,751 miles (18,912 kilometers) away in Nukuʻalofa, Tongatapu, Tonga.
- Ghadames Airport (LTD) has 2 runways.
- The closest airport to Ghadames Airport (LTD) is In Amenas Airport (IAM), which is located 145 miles (233 kilometers) S of LTD.
- In addition to being known as "Ghadames Airport", another name for LTD is "Ghadames Air Base".
| Rank | Distance & Direction | Airport Name & IATA Code | Airport Location | Further Actions |
| 1 | 11.12 miles (17.89 km) WNW | Ohio State University Airport (OSU) | Columbus, Ohio, United States |     |
| 2 | 12.87 miles (20.71 km) S | Rickenbacker International Airport (LCK) | Columbus, Ohio, United States | |
| 3 | 43.65 miles (70.24 km) NNW | Marion Municipal Airport (MNN) | Marion, Ohio, United States | |
| 4 | 51.42 miles (82.76 km) WSW | Springfield–Beckley Municipal Airport (SGH) | Springfield, Ohio, United States | |
| 5 | 52.93 miles (85.18 km) N | Galion Municipal Airport (GQQ) | Galion, Ohio, United States | |
| 6 | 53.07 miles (85.40 km) E | Zanesville Municipal Airport (ZZV) | Zanesville, Ohio, United States | |
| 7 | 60.21 miles (96.91 km) NNE | Mansfield Lahm Regional Airport (MFD) | Mansfield, Ohio, United States | |
| 8 | 61.97 miles (99.73 km) SW | Wilmington Air Park (ILN) | Wilmington, Ohio, United States | |
| 9 | 62.52 miles (100.62 km) W | Wright-Patterson Air Force Base (FFO) | Dayton, Ohio, United States | |
| 10 | 64.77 miles (104.23 km) SSE | Ohio University Airport Gordon K. Bush Airport (ATO) | Athens/Albany, Ohio, United States | |
| 11 | 70.62 miles (113.66 km) W | James M. Cox Dayton International Airport (DAY) | Dayton, Ohio, United States | |
| 12 | 76.21 miles (122.64 km) WSW | Dayton–Wright Brothers Airport (MGY) | Dayton, Ohio, United States | |
| 13 | 77.35 miles (124.48 km) NW | Lima Allen County Airport (AOH) | Lima, Ohio, United States | |
| 14 | 80.01 miles (128.77 km) S | Greater Portsmouth Regional Airport (PMH) | Portsmouth, Ohio, United States | |
| 15 | 80.34 miles (129.29 km) NE | Wayne County Airport (BJJ) | Wooster, Ohio, United States | |
| Rank | Distance & Direction | Airport Name & IATA Code | Airport Location | Further Actions |
| 1 | 11,361.19 miles (18,284.02 km) WSW | Margaret River Airport (MGV) | Margaret River, Western Australia, Australia | |
| 2 | 11,338.05 miles (18,246.77 km) WSW | Busselton Regional Airport (BQB) | Busselton, Western Australia, Australia | |
| 3 | 11,318.85 miles (18,215.88 km) WSW | Manjimup Airport (MJP) | Manjimup, Western Australia, Australia | |
| 4 | 11,313.75 miles (18,207.68 km) WSW | Bunbury Airport (BUY) | Bunbury, Western Australia, Australia | |
| 5 | 11,271.18 miles (18,139.16 km) WSW | Rottnest Airport (RTS) | Rottnest Island, Western Australia, Australia | |
| 6 | 11,257.87 miles (18,117.74 km) WSW | Jandakot Airport (JAD) | Jandakot, Western Australia, Australia | |
| 7 | 11,252.29 miles (18,108.77 km) W | Albany Airport (ALH) | Albany, Western Australia, Australia | |
| 8 | 11,247.73 miles (18,101.43 km) WSW | Perth Airport (PER) | Perth, Western Australia, Australia | |
| 9 | 11,225.30 miles (18,065.32 km) WSW | Jurien Bay Airport (JUR) | Jurien Bay, Western Australia, Australia | |
| 10 | 11,223.75 miles (18,062.84 km) WSW | Katanning Airport (KNI) | Katanning, Western Australia, Australia | |
| 11 | 11,173.66 miles (17,982.21 km) WSW | Geraldton Airport (GET) | Geraldton, Western Australia, Australia | |
| 12 | 11,140.36 miles (17,928.63 km) SW | Kalbarri Airport (KAX) | Kalbarri, Western Australia, Australia | |
| 13 | 11,132.25 miles (17,915.57 km) WSW | Morawa Airport (MWB) | Morawa, Western Australia, Australia | |
| 14 | 11,122.31 miles (17,899.58 km) WSW | Mullewa Airport (MXU) | Mullewa, Western Australia, Australia | |
| 15 | 11,076.94 miles (17,826.56 km) SW | Shark Bay Airport (MJK) | Monkey Mia, Western Australia, Australia | |
| Rank | Distance & Direction | Airport Name & IATA Code | Airport Location | Further Actions |
| 1 | 145.08 miles (233.48 km) S | In Amenas Airport (IAM) | In Amenas, Algeria | |
| 2 | 235.75 miles (379.40 km) WNW | Oued Irara–Krim Belkacem Airport (HME) | Hassi Messaoud, Algeria | |
| 3 | 247.94 miles (399.02 km) N | Gabès - Matmata International Airport (GAE) | Gabès, Tunisia | |
| 4 | 264.93 miles (426.36 km) NNE | Djerba–Zarzis International Airport (DJE) | Djerba, Tunisia | |
| 5 | 267.99 miles (431.29 km) NE | Tripoli International Airport (TIP) | Tripoli, Libya | |
| 6 | 283.90 miles (456.88 km) NE | Mitiga International Airport (MJI) | Tripoli, Libya | |
| 7 | 288.58 miles (464.43 km) NW | Guemar Airport (ELU) | El Oued, Algeria | |
| 8 | 299.54 miles (482.06 km) N | Gafsa - Ksar International Airport (GAF) | Gafsa, Tunisia | |
| 9 | 320.80 miles (516.28 km) N | Sfax–Thyna International Airport (SFA) | Sfax, Tunisia | |
| 10 | 346.87 miles (558.23 km) S | Ghat Airport (GHT) | Ghat, Libya | |
| 11 | 350.42 miles (563.94 km) ENE | Misrata International Airport (MRA) | Misrata, Libya | |
| 12 | 381.30 miles (613.64 km) WNW | Noumérat – Moufdi Zakaria Airport (GHA) | Ghardaia, Algeria | |
| 13 | 392.23 miles (631.23 km) N | Monastir Habib Bourguiba International Airport (MIR) | Monastir, Tunisia | |
| 14 | 395.17 miles (635.97 km) NW | Biskra Ouakda Airport (BSK) | Biskra, Algeria | |
| 15 | 405.01 miles (651.81 km) S | Djanet Tiska Airport (DJG) | Djanet, Algeria | |
| Rank | Distance & Direction | Airport Name & IATA Code | Airport Location | Further Actions |
| 1 | 11,751.39 miles (18,911.98 km) SSE | Fuaʻamotu International Airport (TBU) | Nukuʻalofa, Tongatapu, Tonga | |
| 2 | 11,676.84 miles (18,792.01 km) SSE | Lifuka Island Airport (HPA) | Lifuka, Ha'apai, Tonga | |
| 3 | 11,671.54 miles (18,783.47 km) S | Niue International Airport (IUE) | Alofi, Niue | |
| 4 | 11,548.00 miles (18,584.66 km) SE | Gisborne Airport (GIS) | Gisborne, New Zealand | |
| 5 | 11,538.15 miles (18,568.81 km) SW | Rarotonga International Airport (RAR) | Avarua, Cook Islands | |
| 6 | 11,530.43 miles (18,556.38 km) SE | Whakatane Airport (WHK) | Whakatane, New Zealand | |
| 7 | 11,514.13 miles (18,530.15 km) ESE | Great Barrier Aerodrome (GBZ) | Great Barrier Island, New Zealand | |
| 8 | 11,505.81 miles (18,516.77 km) SE | Tauranga Airport (TRG) | Tauranga, New Zealand | |
| 9 | 11,500.44 miles (18,508.12 km) ESE | Coromandel Aerodrome (CMV) | Coromandel, New Zealand | |
| 10 | 11,495.98 miles (18,500.94 km) SE | Rotorua International Airport (ROT) | Rotorua, New Zealand | |
| 11 | 11,491.33 miles (18,493.46 km) SE | Thames Aerodrome (TMZ) | Thames, New Zealand | |
| 12 | 11,481.99 miles (18,478.43 km) SE | Matamata Airport (MTA) | Matamata, New Zealand | |
| 13 | 11,480.14 miles (18,475.45 km) WSW | Mangaia Island Airport (MGS) | Mangaia Island, Cook Islands | |
| 14 | 11,468.20 miles (18,456.24 km) ESE | Whangarei Airport (WRE) | Whangarei, New Zealand | |
| 15 | 11,467.01 miles (18,454.31 km) SE | Hawke's Bay Airport (NPE) | Napier, New Zealand | |