Nonstop flight route between Anchorage, Alaska, United States and St. Marys, Pennsylvania, United States:
Departure Airport:
(61°15'5"N by 149°48'23"W)
Arrival Airport:
(41°24'45"N by 78°30'8"W)
Distance from EDF to STQ:
3,173.29 miles (5,106.91 km)
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About this route:
A direct, nonstop flight between Elmendorf Air Force Base (EDF), Anchorage, Alaska, United States and St. Marys Municipal Airport (STQ), St. Marys, Pennsylvania, United States would travel a Great Circle distance of 3,173 miles (or 5,107 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 St. Marys 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 Elmendorf Air Force Base and St. Marys 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: | 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: | STQ / KOYM |
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| Location: | St. Marys, Pennsylvania, United States |
| GPS Coordinates: | 41°24'45"N by 78°30'8"W |
| Area Served: | St. Marys, Pennsylvania |
| Operator/Owner: | City of St. Marys |
| Airport Type: | Public |
| Elevation: | 1934 feet (589 meters) |
| # of Runways: | 1 |
| View all routes: | Routes from STQ |
| More Information: | STQ Maps & Info |
Facts about Elmendorf Air Force Base (EDF):
- On 16 November 2010, a Lockheed Martin F-22 Raptor took off for a training mission.
- 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.
- 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 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 first Air Force unit to be assigned to Alaska, the 18th Pursuit Squadron, arrived in February 1941.
- The Department of Defense proposed a major realignment of the base as part of the Base Realignment and Closure program announced on 13 May 2005.
- The adjacent facilities were officially combined by the 2005 Base Closure and Realignment Commission.
- Elmendorf Air Force Base is a United States military facility in Anchorage, the largest city in Alaska.
Facts about St. Marys Municipal Airport (STQ):
- The furthest airport from St. Marys Municipal Airport (STQ) is Margaret River Airport (MGV), which is located 11,533 miles (18,560 kilometers) away in Margaret River, Western Australia, Australia.
- The closest airport to St. Marys Municipal Airport (STQ) is DuBois Regional Airport (DUJ), which is located 26 miles (42 kilometers) SW of STQ.
- In addition to being known as "St. Marys Municipal Airport", another name for STQ is "OYM".
- St. Marys Municipal Airport (STQ) currently has only 1 runway.
| 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 | 26.16 miles (42.11 km) SW | DuBois Regional Airport (DUJ) | DuBois, Pennsylvania, United States | |
| 2 | 27.90 miles (44.91 km) NNW | Bradford Regional Airport (BFD) | Bradford, Pennsylvania, United States | |
| 3 | 42.47 miles (68.35 km) SSE | Mid-State Regional Airport (PSB) | Philipsburg, Pennsylvania, United States | |
| 4 | 51.70 miles (83.20 km) SE | University Park Airport (SCE) | State College, Pennsylvania, United States | |
| 5 | 54.92 miles (88.39 km) NNE | Wellsville Municipal Airport (ELZ) | Wellsville, New York, United States | |
| 6 | 57.65 miles (92.78 km) N | Cattaraugus County-Olean Airport (OLE) | Olean, New York, United States | |
| 7 | 59.26 miles (95.38 km) ESE | William T. Piper Memorial Airport (LHV) | Lock Haven, Pennsylvania, United States | |
| 8 | 62.41 miles (100.43 km) SSW | Indiana County-Jimmy Stewart Airport (IDI) | Indiana, Pennsylvania, United States | |
| 9 | 64.31 miles (103.49 km) NW | Chautauqua County/Jamestown Airport (JHW) | Jamestown, New York, United States | |
| 10 | 68.27 miles (109.87 km) SE | Mifflin County Airport (RED) | Reedsville, Pennsylvania, United States | |
| 11 | 70.42 miles (113.32 km) W | Venango Regional Airport (FKL) | Franklin, Pennsylvania, United States | |
| 12 | 77.70 miles (125.05 km) S | Altoona–Blair County Airport (AOO) | Altoona, Pennsylvania, United States | |
| 13 | 77.75 miles (125.13 km) SSW | John Murtha Johnstown–Cambria County Airport (JST) | Johnstown, Pennsylvania, United States | |
| 14 | 82.87 miles (133.36 km) E | Williamsport Regional Airport (IPT) | Williamsport, Pennsylvania, United States | |
| 15 | 84.50 miles (135.99 km) NNW | Chautauqua County/Dunkirk Airport (DKK) | Dunkirk, New York, United States | |
| Rank | Distance & Direction | Airport Name & IATA Code | Airport Location | Further Actions |
| 1 | 11,532.63 miles (18,559.93 km) WSW | Margaret River Airport (MGV) | Margaret River, Western Australia, Australia | |
| 2 | 11,508.68 miles (18,521.38 km) WSW | Busselton Regional Airport (BQB) | Busselton, Western Australia, Australia | |
| 3 | 11,499.46 miles (18,506.53 km) WSW | Manjimup Airport (MJP) | Manjimup, Western Australia, Australia | |
| 4 | 11,482.81 miles (18,479.74 km) WSW | Bunbury Airport (BUY) | Bunbury, Western Australia, Australia | |
| 5 | 11,446.72 miles (18,421.67 km) WSW | Albany Airport (ALH) | Albany, Western Australia, Australia | |
| 6 | 11,425.56 miles (18,387.61 km) SW | Rottnest Airport (RTS) | Rottnest Island, Western Australia, Australia | |
| 7 | 11,415.38 miles (18,371.23 km) SW | Jandakot Airport (JAD) | Jandakot, Western Australia, Australia | |
| 8 | 11,406.25 miles (18,356.53 km) WSW | Katanning Airport (KNI) | Katanning, Western Australia, Australia | |
| 9 | 11,404.28 miles (18,353.36 km) SW | Perth Airport (PER) | Perth, Western Australia, Australia | |
| 10 | 11,359.78 miles (18,281.75 km) SW | Jurien Bay Airport (JUR) | Jurien Bay, Western Australia, Australia | |
| 11 | 11,291.80 miles (18,172.35 km) SW | Geraldton Airport (GET) | Geraldton, Western Australia, Australia | |
| 12 | 11,264.22 miles (18,127.95 km) SW | Morawa Airport (MWB) | Morawa, Western Australia, Australia | |
| 13 | 11,245.43 miles (18,097.72 km) SW | Kalbarri Airport (KAX) | Kalbarri, Western Australia, Australia | |
| 14 | 11,244.29 miles (18,095.89 km) SW | Mullewa Airport (MXU) | Mullewa, Western Australia, Australia | |
| 15 | 11,206.06 miles (18,034.36 km) WSW | Esperance Airport (EPR) | Esperance, Australia | |