Nonstop flight route between Anchorage, Alaska, United States and High Prairie, Alberta, Canada:
Departure Airport:
(61°15'5"N by 149°48'23"W)
Arrival Airport:
(53°23'36"N by 116°28'32"W)
Distance from EDF to ZHP:
1,337.88 miles (2,153.11 km)
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About this route:
A direct, nonstop flight between Elmendorf Air Force Base (EDF), Anchorage, Alaska, United States and High Prairie Airport (ZHP), High Prairie, Alberta, Canada would travel a Great Circle distance of 1,338 miles (or 2,153 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 Elmendorf Air Force Base and High Prairie Airport, the route shown on this map most likely still appears to be a straight line.
Departure Airport Information:
| IATA / ICAO Codes: | EDF / PAED |
| Airport Names: |
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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: | ZHP / CZHP |
| Airport Name: | High Prairie Airport |
| Location: | High Prairie, Alberta, Canada |
| GPS Coordinates: | 53°23'36"N by 116°28'32"W |
| Operator/Owner: | Town of High Prairie |
| Airport Type: | Public |
| Elevation: | 1978 feet (603 meters) |
| # of Runways: | 1 |
| View all routes: | Routes from ZHP |
| More Information: | ZHP Maps & Info |
Facts about Elmendorf Air Force Base (EDF):
- In addition to being known as "Elmendorf Air Force Base", another name for EDF is "JB Elmendorf-Richardson".
- The late 1950s, 1960s, and early 1970s brought about a gradual, but significant decline in air defense forces in Alaska due to mission changes and the demands of the Vietnam War.
- The installation hosts the headquarters for the United States Alaskan Command, 11th Air Force, U.S.
- Air defense forces reached their zenith in 1957 with almost 200 fighter aircraft assigned to six fighter interceptor squadrons located at Elmendorf AFB and Ladd AFB.
- The uncertain world situation in late 1940s and early 1950s caused a major buildup of air defense forces in Alaska.
- The 1980s witnessed a period of growth and modernization of Elmendorf AFB.
- The closest airport to Elmendorf Air Force Base (EDF) is Merrill Field (MRI), which is located only 3 miles (5 kilometers) SSW of EDF.
- 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.
Facts about High Prairie Airport (ZHP):
- The furthest airport from High Prairie Airport (ZHP) is Tôlanaro Airport (FTU), which is located 10,298 miles (16,573 kilometers) away in Tôlanaro, Madagascar.
- High Prairie Airport (ZHP) currently has only 1 runway.
- The closest airport to High Prairie Airport (ZHP) is Edson Airport (YET), which is located only 13 miles (21 kilometers) N of ZHP.
| 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 | 12.81 miles (20.61 km) N | Edson Airport (YET) | Edson, Alberta, Canada | |
| 2 | 52.93 miles (85.18 km) W | Hinton/Jasper-Hinton Airport (YJP) | Hinton, Alberta, Canada | |
| 3 | 58.99 miles (94.93 km) NNE | Whitecourt Airport (YZU) | Whitecourt, Alberta, Canada | |
| 4 | 63.16 miles (101.64 km) E | Drayton Valley Industrial Airport (YDC) | Drayton Valley, Alberta, Canada | |
| 5 | 71.05 miles (114.35 km) WSW | Jasper Airport (YJA) | Jasper, Alberta, Canada | |
| 6 | 93.40 miles (150.31 km) SE | Rocky Mountain House Airport (YRM) | Rocky Mountain House, Alberta, Canada | |
| 7 | 104.64 miles (168.41 km) WNW | Grande Cache Airport (YGC) | Grande Cache, Alberta, Canada | |
| 8 | 119.58 miles (192.45 km) E | Edmonton International Airport (YEG) | Edmonton, Alberta, Canada | |
| 9 | 124.07 miles (199.68 km) E | CFB Edmonton (YED) | Edmonton, Alberta, Canada | |
| 10 | 136.51 miles (219.70 km) SE | Red Deer Regional Airport (YQF) | Red Deer, Alberta, Canada | |
| 11 | 146.81 miles (236.27 km) SW | Blue River Airport (YCP) | Blue River (Co-op Point), British Columbia, Canada | |
| 12 | 147.99 miles (238.17 km) NNE | Slave Lake Airport (YZH) | Slave Lake, Alberta, Canada | |
| 13 | 156.07 miles (251.17 km) SSE | Banff Airport (YBA) | Banff, Alberta, Canada | |
| 14 | 157.06 miles (252.76 km) NW | Grande Prairie Airport (YQU) | Grande Prairie, Alberta, Canada | |
| 15 | 161.91 miles (260.57 km) N | Donnelly Airport (YOE) | Donnelly, Alberta, Canada | |
| Rank | Distance & Direction | Airport Name & IATA Code | Airport Location | Further Actions |
| 1 | 10,298.12 miles (16,573.18 km) SSE | Tôlanaro Airport (FTU) | Tôlanaro, Madagascar | |
| 2 | 10,227.84 miles (16,460.08 km) SSE | Ampanihy Airport (AMP) | Ampanihy, Madagascar | |
| 3 | 10,192.64 miles (16,403.42 km) ESE | East London Airport (ELS) | East London, South Africa | |
| 4 | 10,184.18 miles (16,389.81 km) ESE | Port Alfred Airport (AFD) | Port Alfred, South Africa | |
| 5 | 10,179.88 miles (16,382.88 km) SSE | Pierrefonds Airport (ZSE) | Saint-Pierre, Réunion | |
| 6 | 10,167.75 miles (16,363.36 km) ESE | Margate Airport (MGH) | Margate, KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa | |
| 7 | 10,157.72 miles (16,347.23 km) ESE | Port Elizabeth International Airport (PLZ) | Port Elizabeth, South Africa | |
| 8 | 10,151.31 miles (16,336.90 km) SSE | Roland Garros Airport (RUN) | St Denis, Réunion, France | |
| 9 | 10,144.91 miles (16,326.60 km) ESE | Mthatha Airport (UTT) | Mthatha, South Africa | |
| 10 | 10,138.21 miles (16,315.83 km) S | Sir Seewoosagur Ramgoolam International Airport (MRU) | Plaisance, Mauritius | |
| 11 | 10,125.46 miles (16,295.31 km) ESE | King Shaka International (DUR) | Durban, KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa | |
| 12 | 10,112.75 miles (16,274.86 km) S | Sir Gaëtan Duval Airport (RRG) | Rodrigues Island, Mauritius | |
| 13 | 10,109.59 miles (16,269.77 km) SE | Richards Bay Airport (RCB) | Richards Bay, KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa | |
| 14 | 10,102.29 miles (16,258.01 km) ESE | Pietermaritzburg Airport (PZB) | Pietermaritzburg, South Africa | |
| 15 | 10,073.69 miles (16,211.99 km) SE | Hluhluwe Airport (HLW) | Hluhluwe, South Africa | |