Nonstop flight route between Tucson, Arizona, United States and Cowley, Alberta, Canada:
Departure Airport:
(32°9'59"N by 110°52'59"W)
Arrival Airport:
(49°38'11"N by 114°5'39"W)
Distance from DMA to YYM:
1,218.36 miles (1,960.76 km)
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About this route:
A direct, nonstop flight between Davis–Monthan Air Force Base (DMA), Tucson, Arizona, United States and Cowley Airport (YYM), Cowley, Alberta, Canada would travel a Great Circle distance of 1,218 miles (or 1,961 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 relatively short distance between Davis–Monthan Air Force Base and Cowley Airport, the route shown on this map most likely still appears to be a straight line.
Departure Airport Information:
| IATA / ICAO Codes: | DMA / KDMA |
| Airport Name: | Davis–Monthan Air Force Base |
| Location: | Tucson, Arizona, United States |
| GPS Coordinates: | 32°9'59"N by 110°52'59"W |
| View all routes: | Routes from DMA |
| More Information: | DMA Maps & Info |
Arrival Airport Information:
| IATA / ICAO Codes: | YYM / CYYM |
| Airport Name: | Cowley Airport |
| Location: | Cowley, Alberta, Canada |
| GPS Coordinates: | 49°38'11"N by 114°5'39"W |
| Operator/Owner: | Alberta Soaring Council |
| Airport Type: | Private |
| Elevation: | 3876 feet (1,181 meters) |
| # of Runways: | 2 |
| View all routes: | Routes from YYM |
| More Information: | YYM Maps & Info |
Facts about Davis–Monthan Air Force Base (DMA):
- In July 1963, the 4028th Strategic Reconnaissance Weather Wing, equipped with U-2 strategic reconnaissance aircraft, began flying global missions from Davis-Monthan.
- Davis–Monthan Air Force Base is a United States Air Force base located within the city limits approximately 5 miles south-southeast of downtown Tucson, Arizona.
- On 1 October 1991, the 355 TTW was redesignated as the 355th Fighter Wing in tune with the Air Force's Objective Wing philosophy.
- In 1919, the Tucson Chamber of Commerce aviation committee established the nation's first municipally owned airfield at the current site of the Tucson Rodeo Grounds.
- The furthest airport from Davis–Monthan Air Force Base (DMA) is Sir Gaëtan Duval Airport (RRG), which is located 11,508 miles (18,521 kilometers) away in Rodrigues Island, Mauritius.
- The closest airport to Davis–Monthan Air Force Base (DMA) is Tucson International Airport (TUS), which is located only 5 miles (8 kilometers) SW of DMA.
- In 1953, the jet age came to Davis-Monthan when SAC units on the base converted to the new Boeing B-47 Stratojet.
Facts about Cowley Airport (YYM):
- The furthest airport from Cowley Airport (YYM) is Tôlanaro Airport (FTU), which is located 10,456 miles (16,828 kilometers) away in Tôlanaro, Madagascar.
- Cowley Airport (YYM) has 2 runways.
- The closest airport to Cowley Airport (YYM) is Pincher Creek Airport (WPC), which is located only 9 miles (15 kilometers) SSE of YYM.
| Rank | Distance & Direction | Airport Name & IATA Code | Airport Location | Further Actions |
| 1 | 4.86 miles (7.82 km) SW | Tucson International Airport (TUS) | Tucson, Arizona, United States |     |
| 2 | 25.81 miles (41.53 km) NW | Marana Regional Airport (AVW) | Tucson, Arizona, United States | |
| 3 | 35.06 miles (56.42 km) NW | Pinal Airpark (MZJ) | Marana, Arizona, United States | |
| 4 | 50.93 miles (81.96 km) SE | Sierra Vista Municipal Airport (FHU) | Fort Huachuca, Sierra Vista, Arizona, United States | |
| 5 | 51.77 miles (83.31 km) S | Nogales International Airport (OLS) | Nogales, Arizona, United States | |
| 6 | 65.20 miles (104.92 km) S | Nogales International Airport (NOG) | Nogales, Sonora, Mexico | |
| 7 | 74.95 miles (120.63 km) NW | Casa Grande Municipal Airport (CGZ) | Casa Grande, Arizona, United States | |
| 8 | 80.78 miles (130.00 km) SE | Bisbee Municipal Airport (BSQ) | Bisbee, Arizona, United States | |
| 9 | 86.84 miles (139.75 km) ENE | Safford Regional Airport (SAD) | Safford, Arizona, United States | |
| 10 | 89.25 miles (143.63 km) ESE | Bisbee Douglas International Airport (DUG) | Bisbee/Douglas, Arizona, United States | |
| 11 | 90.75 miles (146.04 km) NNW | Phoenix–Mesa Gateway Airport (AZA) | Phoenix, Arizona, United States | |
| 12 | 98.90 miles (159.17 km) SE | Douglas Municipal Airport (DGL) | Douglas, Arizona, United States | |
| 13 | 102.02 miles (164.18 km) NNW | Falcon Field (MSC) | Mesa, Arizona, United States | |
| 14 | 109.40 miles (176.07 km) NW | Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport (PHX) | Phoenix, Arizona, United States | |
| 15 | 111.64 miles (179.66 km) ENE | Greenlee County Airport (CFT) | Clifton/Morenci, Arizona, United States | |
| Rank | Distance & Direction | Airport Name & IATA Code | Airport Location | Further Actions |
| 1 | 11,508.32 miles (18,520.80 km) SSE | Sir Gaëtan Duval Airport (RRG) | Rodrigues Island, Mauritius | |
| 2 | 11,361.72 miles (18,284.87 km) SE | Sir Seewoosagur Ramgoolam International Airport (MRU) | Plaisance, Mauritius | |
| 3 | 11,309.56 miles (18,200.93 km) SE | Pierrefonds Airport (ZSE) | Saint-Pierre, Réunion | |
| 4 | 11,292.57 miles (18,173.58 km) SE | Roland Garros Airport (RUN) | St Denis, Réunion, France | |
| 5 | 11,008.46 miles (17,716.36 km) ESE | Tôlanaro Airport (FTU) | Tôlanaro, Madagascar | |
| 6 | 10,952.30 miles (17,625.98 km) ESE | Mananjary Airport (MNJ) | Mananjary, Madagascar | |
| 7 | 10,895.21 miles (17,534.10 km) ESE | Fianarantsoa Airport (WFI) | Fianarantsoa, Madagascar | |
| 8 | 10,872.31 miles (17,497.25 km) ESE | Ampanihy Airport (AMP) | Ampanihy, Madagascar | |
| 9 | 10,871.57 miles (17,496.04 km) ESE | Toamasino Airport (TMM) | Toamasina, Madagascar | |
| 10 | 10,843.77 miles (17,451.31 km) SE | Sainte Marie Airport (SMS) | Île Sainte-Marie, Madagascar | |
| 11 | 10,806.85 miles (17,391.90 km) ESE | Ivato International Airport (TNR) | Antananarivo, Madagascar | |
| 12 | 10,762.04 miles (17,319.79 km) SE | Antsirabato Airport (ANM) | Antalaha, Madagascar | |
| 13 | 10,742.22 miles (17,287.88 km) ESE | Manja Airport (MJA) | Manja, Menabe, Madagascar | |
| 14 | 10,735.39 miles (17,276.89 km) SE | Mandritsara Airport (WMA) | Mandritsara, Madagascar | |
| 15 | 10,733.16 miles (17,273.31 km) ESE | Miandrivazo Airport (ZVA) | Miandrivazo, Madagascar | |
| Rank | Distance & Direction | Airport Name & IATA Code | Airport Location | Further Actions |
| 1 | 9.11 miles (14.66 km) SSE | Pincher Creek Airport (WPC) | Pincher Creek, Alberta, Canada | |
| 2 | 57.94 miles (93.24 km) E | Lethbridge Airport (YQL) | Lethbridge, Alberta, Canada | |
| 3 | 75.55 miles (121.58 km) W | Canadian Rockies International Airport (YXC) | Cranbrook, British Columbia, Canada | |
| 4 | 91.90 miles (147.90 km) S | Glacier Park International Airport (FCA) | Kalispell, Montana, United States | |
| 5 | 92.43 miles (148.76 km) WNW | Fairmont Hot Springs Airport (YCZ) | Fairmont Hot Springs, British Columbia, Canada | |
| 6 | 102.74 miles (165.35 km) N | Calgary International Airport (YYC) | Calgary, Alberta, Canada | |
| 7 | 105.27 miles (169.41 km) SE | Cut Bank Municipal AirportCut Bank Army Air Field (CTB) | Cut Bank, Montana, United States | |
| 8 | 125.88 miles (202.58 km) NNW | Banff Airport (YBA) | Banff, Alberta, Canada | |
| 9 | 125.90 miles (202.62 km) SE | Shelby Airport (SBX) | Shelby, Montana, United States | |
| 10 | 137.03 miles (220.53 km) ENE | CFB Suffield (YSD) | Suffield, Alberta, Canada | |
| 11 | 152.66 miles (245.68 km) ENE | Medicine Hat Airport (YXH) | Medicine Hat, Alberta, Canada | |
| 12 | 160.59 miles (258.44 km) W | West Kootenay Regional Airport (YCG) | Castlegar, British Columbia, Canada | |
| 13 | 176.12 miles (283.43 km) N | Red Deer Regional Airport (YQF) | Red Deer, Alberta, Canada | |
| 14 | 178.83 miles (287.80 km) SW | Coeur d'Alene Airport (COE) | Coeur d'Alene, Idaho, United States | |
| 15 | 187.93 miles (302.45 km) S | Missoula International Airport (MSO) | Missoula, Montana, United States | |
| Rank | Distance & Direction | Airport Name & IATA Code | Airport Location | Further Actions |
| 1 | 10,456.30 miles (16,827.75 km) SE | Tôlanaro Airport (FTU) | Tôlanaro, Madagascar | |
| 2 | 10,398.03 miles (16,733.96 km) SSE | Pierrefonds Airport (ZSE) | Saint-Pierre, Réunion | |
| 3 | 10,372.17 miles (16,692.35 km) SE | Ampanihy Airport (AMP) | Ampanihy, Madagascar | |
| 4 | 10,370.44 miles (16,689.56 km) SSE | Roland Garros Airport (RUN) | St Denis, Réunion, France | |
| 5 | 10,368.78 miles (16,686.90 km) SSE | Sir Seewoosagur Ramgoolam International Airport (MRU) | Plaisance, Mauritius | |
| 6 | 10,367.60 miles (16,684.99 km) S | Sir Gaëtan Duval Airport (RRG) | Rodrigues Island, Mauritius | |
| 7 | 10,249.97 miles (16,495.68 km) SSE | Mananjary Airport (MNJ) | Mananjary, Madagascar | |
| 8 | 10,234.49 miles (16,470.77 km) SE | Fianarantsoa Airport (WFI) | Fianarantsoa, Madagascar | |
| 9 | 10,189.00 miles (16,397.57 km) ESE | Margate Airport (MGH) | Margate, KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa | |
| 10 | 10,186.38 miles (16,393.34 km) ESE | East London Airport (ELS) | East London, South Africa | |
| 11 | 10,170.72 miles (16,368.15 km) SE | Andavadoaka Airport (DVD) | Andavadoaka, Toliara province, Atsimo-Andrefana region, Madagascar | |
| 12 | 10,169.57 miles (16,366.29 km) ESE | Port Alfred Airport (AFD) | Port Alfred, South Africa | |
| 13 | 10,158.34 miles (16,348.22 km) ESE | King Shaka International (DUR) | Durban, KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa | |
| 14 | 10,157.99 miles (16,347.65 km) SE | Manja Airport (MJA) | Manja, Menabe, Madagascar | |
| 15 | 10,153.17 miles (16,339.90 km) ESE | Richards Bay Airport (RCB) | Richards Bay, KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa | |