Nonstop flight route between Mosinee, Wisconsin, United States and King Salmon, Alaska, United States:
Departure Airport:
(44°46'39"N by 89°40'0"W)
Arrival Airport:
(58°40'35"N by 156°38'54"W)
Distance from CWA to AKN:
2,885.05 miles (4,643.02 km)
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About this route:
A direct, nonstop flight between Central Wisconsin Airport (CWA), Mosinee, Wisconsin, United States and King Salmon Airport (AKN), King Salmon, Alaska, United States would travel a Great Circle distance of 2,885 miles (or 4,643 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 Central Wisconsin Airport and King Salmon 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 Central Wisconsin Airport and King Salmon Airport. You'll see that it will travel the same route of the red line on this map!
Departure Airport Information:
| IATA / ICAO Codes: | CWA / KCWA |
| Airport Name: | Central Wisconsin Airport |
| Location: | Mosinee, Wisconsin, United States |
| GPS Coordinates: | 44°46'39"N by 89°40'0"W |
| Area Served: | Wausau, Wisconsin |
| Operator/Owner: | Marathon and Portage Counties |
| Airport Type: | Public |
| Elevation: | 1277 feet (389 meters) |
| # of Runways: | 2 |
| View all routes: | Routes from CWA |
| More Information: | CWA Maps & Info |
Arrival Airport Information:
| IATA / ICAO Codes: | AKN / PAKN |
| Airport Names: |
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| Location: | King Salmon, Alaska, United States |
| GPS Coordinates: | 58°40'35"N by 156°38'54"W |
| Area Served: | King Salmon, Alaska |
| Operator/Owner: | State of Alaska DOT&PF - Central Region |
| Airport Type: | Public |
| Elevation: | 73 feet (22 meters) |
| # of Runways: | 3 |
| View all routes: | Routes from AKN |
| More Information: | AKN Maps & Info |
Facts about Central Wisconsin Airport (CWA):
- The closest airport to Central Wisconsin Airport (CWA) is Wausau Downtown Airport (AUW), which is located only 10 miles (17 kilometers) N of CWA.
- The furthest airport from Central Wisconsin Airport (CWA) is Margaret River Airport (MGV), which is located 10,925 miles (17,582 kilometers) away in Margaret River, Western Australia, Australia.
- In 1997, the terminal was modernized with five new gates, and the highway access has been reconstructed.
- Central Wisconsin Airport (CWA) has 2 runways.
Facts about King Salmon Airport (AKN):
- The closest airport to King Salmon Airport (AKN) is South Naknek Airport (WSN), which is located only 13 miles (21 kilometers) W of AKN.
- In addition to being known as "King Salmon Airport", other names for AKN include "(former Naknek Air Force Base)" and "(former Naknek Army Airfield)".
- On June 30, 1985, Douglas C-47B N168Z of Northern Peninsula Fisheries was substantially damaged at King Salmon when both engines failed on approach while the aircraft was on an executive flight from Homer Airport, Alaska.
- King Salmon Airport is a state owned, public use airport located just southeast of King Salmon, in the Bristol Bay Borough of the U.S.
- The furthest airport from King Salmon Airport (AKN) is George Airport (GRJ), which is located 10,732 miles (17,271 kilometers) away in George, South Africa.
- King Salmon Airport (AKN) has 3 runways.
- Because of King Salmon Airport's relatively low elevation of 73 feet, planes can take off or land at King Salmon 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.
| Rank | Distance & Direction | Airport Name & IATA Code | Airport Location | Further Actions |
| 1 | 10.45 miles (16.82 km) N | Wausau Downtown Airport (AUW) | Wausau, Wisconsin, United States |     |
| 2 | 17.41 miles (28.01 km) SSE | Stevens Point Municipal Airport (STE) | Stevens Point, Wisconsin, United States | |
| 3 | 27.45 miles (44.17 km) WSW | Marshfield Municipal Airport (MFI) | Marshfield, Wisconsin, United States | |
| 4 | 29.20 miles (47.00 km) N | Merrill Municipal Airport (RRL) | Merrill, Wisconsin, United States | |
| 5 | 30.05 miles (48.36 km) SSW | South Wood County Airport (ISW) | Wisconsin Rapids, Wisconsin, United States | |
| 6 | 38.25 miles (61.55 km) NW | Taylor County Airport (MDF) | Medford, Wisconsin, United States | |
| 7 | 47.34 miles (76.19 km) ESE | Clintonville Municipal Airport (CLI) | Clintonville, Wisconsin, United States | |
| 8 | 59.76 miles (96.17 km) N | Rhinelander–Oneida County Airport (RHI) | Rhinelander, Wisconsin, United States | |
| 9 | 60.38 miles (97.18 km) NNW | Prentice Airport (PRW) | Prentice, Wisconsin, United States | |
| 10 | 64.79 miles (104.27 km) SSW | Volk Field Air National Guard Base (VOK) | Camp Douglas, Wisconsin, United States | |
| 11 | 66.96 miles (107.76 km) ESE | Outagamie County Regional Airport (ATW) | Greenville, Wisconsin, United States | |
| 12 | 77.47 miles (124.68 km) SW | Sparta/Fort McCoy Airport (CMY) | Sparta, Wisconsin, United States | |
| 13 | 77.49 miles (124.71 km) SE | Wittman Regional Airport (OSH) | Oshkosh, Wisconsin, United States | |
| 14 | 78.23 miles (125.90 km) ESE | Austin Straubel International Airport (GRB) | Green Bay, Wisconsin, United States | |
| 15 | 79.54 miles (128.00 km) N | Lakeland Airport (ARV) | Minocqua/Woodruff, Wisconsin, United States | |
| Rank | Distance & Direction | Airport Name & IATA Code | Airport Location | Further Actions |
| 1 | 10,924.95 miles (17,581.96 km) WSW | Margaret River Airport (MGV) | Margaret River, Western Australia, Australia | |
| 2 | 10,901.08 miles (17,543.54 km) WSW | Busselton Regional Airport (BQB) | Busselton, Western Australia, Australia | |
| 3 | 10,890.79 miles (17,526.98 km) WSW | Manjimup Airport (MJP) | Manjimup, Western Australia, Australia | |
| 4 | 10,875.43 miles (17,502.26 km) WSW | Bunbury Airport (BUY) | Bunbury, Western Australia, Australia | |
| 5 | 10,839.27 miles (17,444.07 km) WSW | Albany Airport (ALH) | Albany, Western Australia, Australia | |
| 6 | 10,821.91 miles (17,416.14 km) WSW | Rottnest Airport (RTS) | Rottnest Island, Western Australia, Australia | |
| 7 | 10,810.68 miles (17,398.06 km) WSW | Jandakot Airport (JAD) | Jandakot, Western Australia, Australia | |
| 8 | 10,799.84 miles (17,380.61 km) WSW | Perth Airport (PER) | Perth, Western Australia, Australia | |
| 9 | 10,797.54 miles (17,376.91 km) WSW | Katanning Airport (KNI) | Katanning, Western Australia, Australia | |
| 10 | 10,764.47 miles (17,323.69 km) WSW | Jurien Bay Airport (JUR) | Jurien Bay, Western Australia, Australia | |
| 11 | 10,705.71 miles (17,229.12 km) WSW | Geraldton Airport (GET) | Geraldton, Western Australia, Australia | |
| 12 | 10,669.84 miles (17,171.40 km) WSW | Morawa Airport (MWB) | Morawa, Western Australia, Australia | |
| 13 | 10,668.19 miles (17,168.74 km) SW | Kalbarri Airport (KAX) | Kalbarri, Western Australia, Australia | |
| 14 | 10,655.60 miles (17,148.48 km) WSW | Mullewa Airport (MXU) | Mullewa, Western Australia, Australia | |
| 15 | 10,600.61 miles (17,059.98 km) SW | Shark Bay Airport (MJK) | Monkey Mia, Western Australia, Australia | |
| Rank | Distance & Direction | Airport Name & IATA Code | Airport Location | Further Actions |
| 1 | 12.83 miles (20.65 km) W | South Naknek Airport (WSN) | South Naknek, Alaska, United States | |
| 2 | 13.89 miles (22.35 km) WNW | Naknek Airport (NNK) | Naknek, Alaska, United States | |
| 3 | 32.09 miles (51.65 km) NNW | Levelock Airport (KLL) | Levelock, Alaska, United States | |
| 4 | 41.22 miles (66.34 km) WNW | Portage Creek Airport (PCA) | Portage Creek, Alaska, United States | |
| 5 | 42.91 miles (69.06 km) SW | Egegik Airport (EGX) | Egegik, Alaska, United States | |
| 6 | 52.05 miles (83.77 km) NNE | Igiugig Airport (IGG) | Igiugig, Alaska, United States | |
| 7 | 55.27 miles (88.95 km) NNW | Ekwok Airport (KEK) | Ekwok, Alaska, United States | |
| 8 | 58.55 miles (94.23 km) ENE | Kulik Lake Airport (LKK) | Kulik Lake, Bristol Bay Borough, Alaska, United States | |
| 9 | 59.43 miles (95.64 km) NNW | New Stuyahok Airport (KNW) | New Stuyahok, Alaska, United States | |
| 10 | 68.27 miles (109.88 km) W | Clarks Point Airport (CLP) | Clarks Point, Alaska, United States | |
| 11 | 68.42 miles (110.11 km) NE | Big Mountain Air Force Station (BMX) | Big Mountain, Alaska, United States | |
| 12 | 71.06 miles (114.36 km) WNW | Dillingham Airport (DLG) | Dillingham, Alaska, United States | |
| 13 | 75.72 miles (121.85 km) NNW | Koliganek Airport (KGK) | Koliganek, Alaska, United States | |
| 14 | 81.67 miles (131.43 km) WNW | Aleknagik Airport (WKK) | Aleknagik, Alaska, United States | |
| 15 | 82.89 miles (133.39 km) SSW | Pilot Point Airport (PIP) | Pilot Point, Alaska, United States | |
| Rank | Distance & Direction | Airport Name & IATA Code | Airport Location | Further Actions |
| 1 | 10,731.70 miles (17,270.95 km) S | George Airport (GRJ) | George, South Africa | |
| 2 | 10,727.60 miles (17,264.35 km) S | Port Elizabeth International Airport (PLZ) | Port Elizabeth, South Africa | |
| 3 | 10,715.72 miles (17,245.23 km) S | Cape Town International Airport (CPT) | Cape Town, South Africa | |
| 4 | 10,693.38 miles (17,209.28 km) S | Port Alfred Airport (AFD) | Port Alfred, South Africa | |
| 5 | 10,653.06 miles (17,144.40 km) S | East London Airport (ELS) | East London, South Africa | |
| 6 | 10,545.77 miles (16,971.73 km) S | Mthatha Airport (UTT) | Mthatha, South Africa | |
| 7 | 10,486.87 miles (16,876.94 km) SSW | Margate Airport (MGH) | Margate, KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa | |
| 8 | 10,433.18 miles (16,790.53 km) S | Mafeteng Airport (MFC) | Mafeteng, Lesotho | |
| 9 | 10,432.10 miles (16,788.79 km) S | Lebakeng Airport (LEF) | Lebakeng, Lesotho | |
| 10 | 10,431.83 miles (16,788.35 km) S | Semonkong Airport (SOK) | Semonkong, Lesotho | |
| 11 | 10,424.52 miles (16,776.59 km) S | Lesobeng Airport (LES) | Lesobeng, Lesotho | |
| 12 | 10,411.70 miles (16,755.96 km) S | Kleinsee Airport (KLZ) | Kleinzee, South Africa | |
| 13 | 10,408.45 miles (16,750.74 km) S | Moshoeshoe I International Airport (MSU) | Maseru, Lesotho | |
| 14 | 10,403.37 miles (16,742.56 km) SSW | Pietermaritzburg Airport (PZB) | Pietermaritzburg, South Africa | |
| 15 | 10,395.52 miles (16,729.92 km) SSW | King Shaka International (DUR) | Durban, KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa | |