Nonstop flight route between Anchorage, Alaska, United States and Kalokol, Kenya:
Departure Airport:
(61°15'5"N by 149°48'23"W)
Arrival Airport:
(3°29'24"N by 35°50'24"E)
Distance from EDF to KLK:
7,953.41 miles (12,799.74 km)
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About this route:
A direct, nonstop flight between Elmendorf Air Force Base (EDF), Anchorage, Alaska, United States and Kalokol Airport (KLK), Kalokol, Kenya would travel a Great Circle distance of 7,953 miles (or 12,800 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 Elmendorf Air Force Base and Kalokol 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 Elmendorf Air Force Base and Kalokol Airport. You'll see that it will travel the same route of the red line on this map!
Departure Airport Information:
| IATA / ICAO Codes: | EDF / PAED |
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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 |
Arrival Airport Information:
| IATA / ICAO Codes: | KLK / HKFG |
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| Location: | Kalokol, Kenya |
| GPS Coordinates: | 3°29'24"N by 35°50'24"E |
| Area Served: | Kalokol |
| Operator/Owner: | Kenya Airports Authority |
| Airport Type: | Public, Civilian |
| Elevation: | 1245 feet (379 meters) |
| View all routes: | Routes from KLK |
| More Information: | KLK Maps & Info |
Facts about Elmendorf Air Force Base (EDF):
- On 28 July 2010, a Boeing C-17 Globemaster III cargo aircraft practicing for an upcoming airshow crashed into a wooded area within the base, killing all four air crew members.
- Despite a diminished number of personnel and aircraft, a turning point in Elmendorf's history occurred in 1970 with the arrival of the 43d Tactical Fighter Squadron in June 1970 from MacDill AFB, Florida.
- The uncertain world situation in late 1940s and early 1950s caused a major buildup of air defense forces in Alaska.
- The closest airport to Elmendorf Air Force Base (EDF) is Merrill Field (MRI), which is located only 3 miles (5 kilometers) SSW of EDF.
- 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.
- The first Air Force unit to be assigned to Alaska, the 18th Pursuit Squadron, arrived in February 1941.
Facts about Kalokol Airport (KLK):
- The furthest airport from Kalokol Airport (KLK) is Atuona Airport (AUQ), which is located 11,877 miles (19,115 kilometers) away in Atuona, Marquesas Islands, French Polynesia.
- The closest airport to Kalokol Airport (KLK) is Eliye Springs Airport (EYS), which is located only 20 miles (32 kilometers) SSE of KLK.
- Kalokol Airport is a small civilian airport, serving the village of Kalokol.
- In addition to being known as "Kalokol Airport", another name for KLK is "Fergusons Gulf".
| 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 | |
| Rank | Distance & Direction | Airport Name & IATA Code | Airport Location | Further Actions |
| 1 | 19.83 miles (31.91 km) SSE | Eliye Springs Airport (EYS) | Eliye Springs, Kenya | |
| 2 | 29.96 miles (48.21 km) SSW | Lodwar Airport (LOK) | Lodwar, Kenya | |
| 3 | 114.29 miles (183.93 km) WNW | Lokichogio Airport (LKG) | Lokichoggio, Kenya | |
| 4 | 166.04 miles (267.22 km) NNE | Baco Airport (Jinka Airport) (BCO) | Jinka, Ethiopia | |
| 5 | 184.08 miles (296.25 km) SSW | Kitale Airport (KTL) | Kitale, Kenya | |
| 6 | 195.77 miles (315.06 km) SW | Soroti Airport (SRT) | Soroti, Uganda | |
| 7 | 213.44 miles (343.50 km) NE | Arba Minch Airport (AMH) | Arba Minch, Ethiopia | |
| 8 | 217.19 miles (349.54 km) S | Eldoret International Airport (EDL) | Eldoret, Kenya | |
| 9 | 219.36 miles (353.02 km) S | Kimwarer Airport (KRV) | Kerio Valley, Kenya | |
| 10 | 225.18 miles (362.39 km) E | Moyale Airport (MYS) | Moyale, Ethiopia | |
| 11 | 241.16 miles (388.11 km) N | Mizan Teferi Airport (MTF) | Mizan Teferi, Ethiopia | |
| 12 | 258.72 miles (416.37 km) SSW | Kisumu International Airport (KIS) | Kisumu, Kenya | |
| 13 | 259.02 miles (416.84 km) SSE | Nanyuki Airfield (NYK) | Nanyuki, Kenya | |
| 14 | 270.87 miles (435.92 km) S | Kericho Airport (KEY) | Kericho, Kenya | |
| 15 | 278.29 miles (447.86 km) SW | Jinja Airport (JIN) | Jinja, Uganda | |
| Rank | Distance & Direction | Airport Name & IATA Code | Airport Location | Further Actions |
| 1 | 11,877.48 miles (19,114.90 km) SW | Atuona Airport (AUQ) | Atuona, Marquesas Islands, French Polynesia | |
| 2 | 11,669.28 miles (18,779.83 km) S | Manihi Airport (XMH) | Manihi, French Polynesia | |
| 3 | 11,667.66 miles (18,777.24 km) S | Ahe Airport (AHE) | Ahe, French Polynesia | |
| 4 | 11,607.44 miles (18,680.32 km) SSE | Arutua Airport (AXR) | Arutua, Tuamotus, French Polynesia | |
| 5 | 11,591.66 miles (18,654.92 km) SSE | Mataiva Airport (MVT) | Mataiva, French Polynesia | |
| 6 | 11,588.02 miles (18,649.06 km) S | Apataki Airport (APK) | Apataki, French Polynesia | |
| 7 | 11,562.76 miles (18,608.41 km) S | Fakarava Airport (FAV) | Fakarava, Society Islands, French Polynesia | |
| 8 | 11,561.69 miles (18,606.70 km) S | Raroia Airport (RRR) | Raroia, French Polynesia | |
| 9 | 11,556.33 miles (18,598.06 km) SSW | Fangatau Airport (FGU) | Fangatau, French Polynesia | |
| 10 | 11,531.16 miles (18,557.56 km) S | Makemo Airport (MKP) | Makemo, French Polynesia | |
| 11 | 11,474.87 miles (18,466.96 km) S | Anaa Airport (AAA) | Anaa, Tuamotus, French Polynesia | |
| 12 | 11,450.45 miles (18,427.66 km) ESE | Cassidy International Airport (CXI) | Christmas Island, Kiribati | |
| 13 | 11,412.95 miles (18,367.32 km) SSE | Huahine – Fare Airport (HUH) | Huahine, Society Islands, French Polynesia | |
| 14 | 11,405.89 miles (18,355.95 km) SSW | Hao Airport (HOI) | Hao, Tuamotu Island, French Polynesia | |
| 15 | 11,403.97 miles (18,352.86 km) SSE | Bora Bora Airport (BOB) | Bora Bora, French Polynesia | |