Nonstop flight route between Eek, Alaska, United States and Shelton, Washington, United States:
Departure Airport:
(60°12'48"N by 162°2'38"W)
Arrival Airport:
(47°14'0"N by 123°8'50"W)
Distance from EEK to SHN:
1,788.58 miles (2,878.44 km)
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About this route:
A direct, nonstop flight between Eek Airport (EEK), Eek, Alaska, United States and Sanderson Field (SHN), Shelton, Washington, United States would travel a Great Circle distance of 1,789 miles (or 2,878 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 Eek Airport and Sanderson Field, the route shown on this map most likely still appears to be a straight line.
Departure Airport Information:
| IATA / ICAO Codes: | EEK / PAEE |
| Airport Name: | Eek Airport |
| Location: | Eek, Alaska, United States |
| GPS Coordinates: | 60°12'48"N by 162°2'38"W |
| Area Served: | Eek, Alaska |
| Operator/Owner: | State of Alaska DOT&PF - Central Region |
| Airport Type: | Public |
| Elevation: | 15 feet (5 meters) |
| # of Runways: | 1 |
| View all routes: | Routes from EEK |
| More Information: | EEK Maps & Info |
Arrival Airport Information:
| IATA / ICAO Codes: | SHN / KSHN |
| Airport Name: | Sanderson Field |
| Location: | Shelton, Washington, United States |
| GPS Coordinates: | 47°14'0"N by 123°8'50"W |
| Area Served: | Shelton, Washington |
| Operator/Owner: | Port of Shelton |
| Airport Type: | Public |
| Elevation: | 273 feet (83 meters) |
| # of Runways: | 1 |
| View all routes: | Routes from SHN |
| More Information: | SHN Maps & Info |
Facts about Eek Airport (EEK):
- Because of Eek Airport's relatively low elevation of 15 feet, planes can take off or land at Eek 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.
- The closest airport to Eek Airport (EEK) is Tuntutuliak Airport (WTL), which is located 23 miles (37 kilometers) WNW of EEK.
- A federally funded project relocated the airport to a new location about two miles west of Eek.
- Eek Airport (EEK) currently has only 1 runway.
- The furthest airport from Eek Airport (EEK) is Cape Town International Airport (CPT), which is located 10,623 miles (17,096 kilometers) away in Cape Town, South Africa.
Facts about Sanderson Field (SHN):
- The closest airport to Sanderson Field (SHN) is Olympia Regional Airport (OLM), which is located 22 miles (35 kilometers) SSE of SHN.
- Services at Sanderson include minor airframe and powerplant repair by Olympic Air.
- Sanderson Field (SHN) currently has only 1 runway.
- Because of Sanderson Field's relatively low elevation of 273 feet, planes can take off or land at Sanderson Field 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.
- Sanderson Field covers an area of 1,054 acres at an elevation of 273 feet above mean sea level.
- The furthest airport from Sanderson Field (SHN) is Tôlanaro Airport (FTU), which is located 10,810 miles (17,397 kilometers) away in Tôlanaro, Madagascar.
- Sanderson Field originally operated under the name Mason County Airport.
| Rank | Distance & Direction | Airport Name & IATA Code | Airport Location | Further Actions |
| 1 | 22.94 miles (36.92 km) WNW | Tuntutuliak Airport (WTL) | Tuntutuliak, Alaska, United States |     |
| 2 | 32.42 miles (52.18 km) SSE | Quinhagak Airport (KWN) | Quinhagak, Alaska, United States | |
| 3 | 33.01 miles (53.12 km) N | Napakiak Airport (WNA) | Napakiak, Alaska, United States | |
| 4 | 33.72 miles (54.27 km) WSW | Kongiganak Airport (KKH) | Kongiganak, Alaska, United States | |
| 5 | 34.99 miles (56.31 km) NNE | Napaskiak Airport (PKA) | Napaskiak, Alaska, United States | |
| 6 | 39.67 miles (63.84 km) N | Bethel Airport (BET) | Bethel, Alaska, United States | |
| 7 | 40.58 miles (65.31 km) NNE | Bethel Seaplane Base (JBT) | Bethel, Alaska, United States | |
| 8 | 44.77 miles (72.05 km) NNE | Kwethluk Airport (KWT) | Kwethluk, Alaska, United States | |
| 9 | 45.79 miles (73.69 km) N | Atmautluak Airport (ATT) | Atmautluak, Alaska, United States | |
| 10 | 48.42 miles (77.92 km) NNW | Kasigluk Airport (KUK) | Kasigluk, Alaska, United States | |
| 11 | 49.68 miles (79.95 km) NNW | Nunapitchuk Airport (NUP) | Nunapitchuk, Alaska, United States | |
| 12 | 55.05 miles (88.59 km) NNE | Akiak Airport (AKI) | Akiak, Alaska, United States | |
| 13 | 71.05 miles (114.34 km) NNE | Tuluksak Airport (TLT) | Tuluksak, Alaska, United States | |
| 14 | 71.17 miles (114.53 km) WSW | Kipnuk Airport (KPN) | Kipnuk, Alaska, United States | |
| 15 | 77.14 miles (124.15 km) W | Chefornak Airport (CYF) | Chefornak, Alaska, United States | |
| Rank | Distance & Direction | Airport Name & IATA Code | Airport Location | Further Actions |
| 1 | 10,623.27 miles (17,096.45 km) S | Cape Town International Airport (CPT) | Cape Town, South Africa | |
| 2 | 10,615.10 miles (17,083.31 km) S | George Airport (GRJ) | George, South Africa | |
| 3 | 10,591.95 miles (17,046.06 km) SSW | Port Elizabeth International Airport (PLZ) | Port Elizabeth, South Africa | |
| 4 | 10,551.08 miles (16,980.27 km) SSW | Port Alfred Airport (AFD) | Port Alfred, South Africa | |
| 5 | 10,506.25 miles (16,908.12 km) SSW | East London Airport (ELS) | East London, South Africa | |
| 6 | 10,395.96 miles (16,730.63 km) SSW | Mthatha Airport (UTT) | Mthatha, South Africa | |
| 7 | 10,329.84 miles (16,624.23 km) SSW | Margate Airport (MGH) | Margate, KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa | |
| 8 | 10,326.98 miles (16,619.62 km) S | Kleinsee Airport (KLZ) | Kleinzee, South Africa | |
| 9 | 10,299.23 miles (16,574.97 km) S | Aggeneys Airport (AGZ) | Aggeneys, South Africa | |
| 10 | 10,299.23 miles (16,574.97 km) S | Wild Coast Sun Airport (MZF) | Mzamba, South Africa | |
| 11 | 10,291.70 miles (16,562.85 km) SSW | Mafeteng Airport (MFC) | Mafeteng, Lesotho | |
| 12 | 10,286.33 miles (16,554.19 km) SSW | Semonkong Airport (SOK) | Semonkong, Lesotho | |
| 13 | 10,283.71 miles (16,549.98 km) SSW | Lebakeng Airport (LEF) | Lebakeng, Lesotho | |
| 14 | 10,277.65 miles (16,540.23 km) SSW | Lesobeng Airport (LES) | Lesobeng, Lesotho | |
| 15 | 10,265.68 miles (16,520.97 km) SSW | Moshoeshoe I International Airport (MSU) | Maseru, Lesotho | |
| Rank | Distance & Direction | Airport Name & IATA Code | Airport Location | Further Actions |
| 1 | 21.59 miles (34.74 km) SSE | Olympia Regional Airport (OLM) | Olympia, Washington, United States | |
| 2 | 25.21 miles (40.57 km) NE | Bremerton National Airport (PWT) | Bremerton, Washington, United States | |
| 3 | 26.81 miles (43.15 km) E | Tacoma Narrows Airport (TIW) | Tacoma, Washington, United States | |
| 4 | 28.68 miles (46.16 km) ESE | Gray Army Airfield (GRF) | Tacoma, Washington, United States | |
| 5 | 32.20 miles (51.82 km) ESE | McChord Field/McChord AFB (TCM) | Tacoma, Washington, United States | |
| 6 | 41.31 miles (66.48 km) WSW | Bowerman Airport (HQM) | Hoquiam, Washington, United States | |
| 7 | 41.96 miles (67.53 km) ENE | Seattle–Tacoma International Airport (SEA) | SeaTac (near Seattle and Tacoma), Washington, United States | |
| 8 | 44.54 miles (71.69 km) ENE | King County International Airport (BFI) | Seattle, Washington, United States | |
| 9 | 46.64 miles (75.06 km) NE | Kenmore Air Harbor Seaplane Base (LKE) | Seattle, Washington, United States | |
| 10 | 47.14 miles (75.87 km) ENE | Renton Municipal Airport (RNT) | Renton, Washington, United States | |
| 11 | 54.69 miles (88.01 km) SSE | South Lewis County Airport (TDO) | Toledo, Washington, United States | |
| 12 | 54.92 miles (88.38 km) NE | Kenmore Air (KEH) | Kenmore, Washington, United States | |
| 13 | 58.81 miles (94.64 km) NNE | Jefferson County International AirportPort Townsend Army Airfield (TWD) | Port Townsend, Washington, United States | |
| 14 | 59.76 miles (96.17 km) N | Sequim Valley Airport (SQV) | Sequim, Washington, United States | |
| 15 | 61.56 miles (99.06 km) NE | Paine Field (PAE) | Everett, Washington, United States | |
| Rank | Distance & Direction | Airport Name & IATA Code | Airport Location | Further Actions |
| 1 | 10,809.98 miles (17,396.94 km) SSE | Tôlanaro Airport (FTU) | Tôlanaro, Madagascar | |
| 2 | 10,743.45 miles (17,289.87 km) SSE | Ampanihy Airport (AMP) | Ampanihy, Madagascar | |
| 3 | 10,644.68 miles (17,130.91 km) S | Pierrefonds Airport (ZSE) | Saint-Pierre, Réunion | |
| 4 | 10,634.63 miles (17,114.74 km) ESE | Margate Airport (MGH) | Margate, KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa | |
| 5 | 10,632.58 miles (17,111.44 km) ESE | East London Airport (ELS) | East London, South Africa | |
| 6 | 10,615.09 miles (17,083.29 km) S | Roland Garros Airport (RUN) | St Denis, Réunion, France | |
| 7 | 10,614.92 miles (17,083.02 km) ESE | Port Alfred Airport (AFD) | Port Alfred, South Africa | |
| 8 | 10,602.06 miles (17,062.32 km) ESE | King Shaka International (DUR) | Durban, KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa | |
| 9 | 10,599.10 miles (17,057.56 km) ESE | Mthatha Airport (UTT) | Mthatha, South Africa | |
| 10 | 10,594.29 miles (17,049.81 km) SE | Richards Bay Airport (RCB) | Richards Bay, KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa | |
| 11 | 10,584.26 miles (17,033.68 km) S | Sir Seewoosagur Ramgoolam International Airport (MRU) | Plaisance, Mauritius | |
| 12 | 10,577.64 miles (17,023.02 km) ESE | Port Elizabeth International Airport (PLZ) | Port Elizabeth, South Africa | |
| 13 | 10,576.52 miles (17,021.21 km) SSE | Mananjary Airport (MNJ) | Mananjary, Madagascar | |
| 14 | 10,575.31 miles (17,019.27 km) ESE | Pietermaritzburg Airport (PZB) | Pietermaritzburg, South Africa | |
| 15 | 10,573.56 miles (17,016.46 km) SSE | Fianarantsoa Airport (WFI) | Fianarantsoa, Madagascar | |