Nonstop flight route between Fairbanks, Alaska, United States and Tulsa, Oklahoma, United States:
Departure Airport:
(64°39'56"N by 147°6'5"W)
Arrival Airport:
(36°11'53"N by 95°53'17"W)
Distance from EIL to TUL:
2,860.58 miles (4,603.65 km)
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About this route:
A direct, nonstop flight between Eielson Air Force Base (EIL), Fairbanks, Alaska, United States and Tulsa International Airport (TUL), Tulsa, Oklahoma, United States would travel a Great Circle distance of 2,861 miles (or 4,604 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 Eielson Air Force Base and Tulsa International 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 Eielson Air Force Base and Tulsa International Airport. You'll see that it will travel the same route of the red line on this map!
Departure Airport Information:
| IATA / ICAO Codes: | EIL / PAEI |
| Airport Names: |
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| Location: | Fairbanks, Alaska, United States |
| GPS Coordinates: | 64°39'56"N by 147°6'5"W |
| View all routes: | Routes from EIL |
| More Information: | EIL Maps & Info |
Arrival Airport Information:
| IATA / ICAO Codes: | TUL / KTUL |
| Airport Name: | Tulsa International Airport |
| Location: | Tulsa, Oklahoma, United States |
| GPS Coordinates: | 36°11'53"N by 95°53'17"W |
| Area Served: | Northeast Oklahoma |
| Operator/Owner: | City of Tulsa |
| Airport Type: | Public |
| Elevation: | 677 feet (206 meters) |
| # of Runways: | 3 |
| View all routes: | Routes from TUL |
| More Information: | TUL Maps & Info |
Facts about Eielson Air Force Base (EIL):
- In addition to being known as "Eielson Air Force Base", another name for EIL is "Eielson AFB".
- For the next 34 years, the 5010th served as host-unit at Eielson.
- The furthest airport from Eielson Air Force Base (EIL) is Port Elizabeth International Airport (PLZ), which is located 10,295 miles (16,568 kilometers) away in Port Elizabeth, South Africa.
- In July 1960, the Strategic Air Command stationed the 4157th Combat Support Group at Eielson.
- The closest airport to Eielson Air Force Base (EIL) is Ladd Army Airfield (FBK), which is located only 19 miles (31 kilometers) NW of EIL.
- A month later, contractors and civilian crews from Ladd Field started laying out the new airfield.
Facts about Tulsa International Airport (TUL):
- Tulsa International Airport (TUL) has 3 runways.
- Because of Tulsa International Airport's relatively low elevation of 677 feet, planes can take off or land at Tulsa International 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.
- In January 1928, Skelly bought the Mid-Continent Aircraft Company of Tulsa and renamed it the Spartan Aircraft Company.
- Richard Lloyd Jones Jr.
- The furthest airport from Tulsa International Airport (TUL) is Sir Gaëtan Duval Airport (RRG), which is located 10,743 miles (17,289 kilometers) away in Rodrigues Island, Mauritius.
- In 2010 the airport embarked on a major renovation of the 1960s era terminal.
- The closest airport to Tulsa International Airport (TUL) is Richard Lloyd Jones Jr. Airport (RVS), which is located only 12 miles (20 kilometers) SSW of TUL.
- Tulsa International Airport handled 2,794,469 passengers last year.
- Tulsa International Airport has two passenger concourses.
| Rank | Distance & Direction | Airport Name & IATA Code | Airport Location | Further Actions |
| 1 | 19.23 miles (30.95 km) NW | Ladd Army Airfield (FBK) | Fairbanks / Fort Wainwright, Alaska, United States |     |
| 2 | 24.54 miles (39.49 km) WNW | Fairbanks International Airport (FAI) | Fairbanks, Alaska, United States | |
| 3 | 59.01 miles (94.97 km) W | Nenana Municipal Airport (ENN) | Nenana, Alaska, United States | |
| 4 | 59.31 miles (95.46 km) SE | Delta Junction Airport (DJN) | Delta Junction, Alaska, United States | |
| 5 | 62.08 miles (99.91 km) SE | Allen Army Airfield (BIG) | Fort Greely, Delta Junction, Alaska, United States | |
| 6 | 74.32 miles (119.61 km) WNW | Minto Al Wright Airport (MNT) | Minto, Alaska, United States | |
| 7 | 84.35 miles (135.75 km) SW | McKinley National Park Airport (MCL) | McKinley Park, Alaska, United States | |
| 8 | 85.66 miles (137.86 km) ESE | Healy River Airport (HKB) | Healy Lake, Alaska, United States | |
| 9 | 92.02 miles (148.08 km) NE | Circle Hot Springs Airport (CHP) | Circle Hot Springs, Alaska, United States | |
| 10 | 92.13 miles (148.26 km) NE | Central Airport (CEM) | Central, Alaska, United States | |
| 11 | 105.87 miles (170.38 km) NW | Rampart Airport (RMP) | Rampart, Alaska, United States | |
| 12 | 106.58 miles (171.53 km) WNW | Manley Hot Springs Airport (MLY) | Manley Hot Springs, Alaska, United States | |
| 13 | 109.02 miles (175.45 km) NNW | Stevens Village Airport (SVS) | Stevens Village, Alaska, United States | |
| 14 | 110.73 miles (178.20 km) SW | Summit Airport (UMM) | Summit, Alaska, United States | |
| 15 | 117.00 miles (188.30 km) NNE | Birch Creek Airport (KBC) | Birch Creek, Alaska, United States | |
| Rank | Distance & Direction | Airport Name & IATA Code | Airport Location | Further Actions |
| 1 | 10,294.82 miles (16,567.87 km) SSE | Port Elizabeth International Airport (PLZ) | Port Elizabeth, South Africa | |
| 2 | 10,272.65 miles (16,532.19 km) SSE | George Airport (GRJ) | George, South Africa | |
| 3 | 10,272.20 miles (16,531.45 km) S | Port Alfred Airport (AFD) | Port Alfred, South Africa | |
| 4 | 10,240.74 miles (16,480.83 km) S | East London Airport (ELS) | East London, South Africa | |
| 5 | 10,232.10 miles (16,466.93 km) SSE | Cape Town International Airport (CPT) | Cape Town, South Africa | |
| 6 | 10,141.32 miles (16,320.83 km) S | Mthatha Airport (UTT) | Mthatha, South Africa | |
| 7 | 10,098.42 miles (16,251.80 km) S | Margate Airport (MGH) | Margate, KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa | |
| 8 | 10,027.05 miles (16,136.93 km) S | Lebakeng Airport (LEF) | Lebakeng, Lesotho | |
| 9 | 10,021.32 miles (16,127.70 km) S | Semonkong Airport (SOK) | Semonkong, Lesotho | |
| 10 | 10,016.69 miles (16,120.27 km) S | Lesobeng Airport (LES) | Lesobeng, Lesotho | |
| 11 | 10,015.39 miles (16,118.17 km) S | Mafeteng Airport (MFC) | Mafeteng, Lesotho | |
| 12 | 10,014.79 miles (16,117.20 km) S | Pietermaritzburg Airport (PZB) | Pietermaritzburg, South Africa | |
| 13 | 10,013.90 miles (16,115.78 km) S | King Shaka International (DUR) | Durban, KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa | |
| 14 | 9,993.38 miles (16,082.74 km) S | Moshoeshoe I International Airport (MSU) | Maseru, Lesotho | |
| 15 | 9,986.33 miles (16,071.40 km) S | Mokhotlong Airport (MKH) | Mokhotlong, Lesotho | |
| Rank | Distance & Direction | Airport Name & IATA Code | Airport Location | Further Actions |
| 1 | 12.21 miles (19.66 km) SSW | Richard Lloyd Jones Jr. Airport (RVS) | Tulsa, Oklahoma, United States | |
| 2 | 36.79 miles (59.21 km) S | Okmulgee Regional Airport (OKM) | Okmulgee, Oklahoma, United States | |
| 3 | 39.69 miles (63.87 km) N | Bartlesville Municipal Airport (BVO) | Bartlesville, Oklahoma, United States | |
| 4 | 41.03 miles (66.04 km) SE | Hatbox FieldHatbox Army Airfield (HAX) | Muskogee, Oklahoma, United States | |
| 5 | 47.56 miles (76.54 km) SE | Davis Field (MKO) | Muskogee, Oklahoma, United States | |
| 6 | 51.37 miles (82.67 km) WSW | Stroud Municipal Airport (SUD) | Stroud, Oklahoma, United States | |
| 7 | 52.33 miles (84.22 km) WSW | Cushing Municipal Airport (CUH) | Cushing, Oklahoma, United States | |
| 8 | 64.33 miles (103.53 km) NNE | Coffeyville Municipal Airport (CFV) | Coffeyville, Kansas, United States | |
| 9 | 66.61 miles (107.19 km) N | Independence Municipal Airport (IDP) | Independence, Kansas, United States | |
| 10 | 66.83 miles (107.56 km) W | Stillwater Regional Airport (SWO) | Stillwater, Oklahoma, United States | |
| 11 | 74.14 miles (119.31 km) NE | Miami Municipal Airport (MIO) | Miami, Oklahoma, United States | |
| 12 | 76.76 miles (123.53 km) WNW | Ponca City Regional Airport (PNC) | Ponca City, Oklahoma, United States | |
| 13 | 77.96 miles (125.46 km) E | Smith Field (SLG) | Siloam Springs, Arkansas, United States | |
| 14 | 81.05 miles (130.44 km) NNE | Tri-City Airport (PPF) | Parsons, Kansas, United States | |
| 15 | 82.90 miles (133.42 km) SW | Shawnee Regional Airport (SNL) | Shawnee, Oklahoma, United States | |
| Rank | Distance & Direction | Airport Name & IATA Code | Airport Location | Further Actions |
| 1 | 10,742.90 miles (17,288.97 km) SE | Sir Gaëtan Duval Airport (RRG) | Rodrigues Island, Mauritius | |
| 2 | 10,684.76 miles (17,195.41 km) W | Margaret River Airport (MGV) | Margaret River, Western Australia, Australia | |
| 3 | 10,663.91 miles (17,161.85 km) W | Busselton Regional Airport (BQB) | Busselton, Western Australia, Australia | |
| 4 | 10,643.02 miles (17,128.24 km) W | Bunbury Airport (BUY) | Bunbury, Western Australia, Australia | |
| 5 | 10,632.46 miles (17,111.25 km) W | Manjimup Airport (MJP) | Manjimup, Western Australia, Australia | |
| 6 | 10,623.67 miles (17,097.09 km) W | Rottnest Airport (RTS) | Rottnest Island, Western Australia, Australia | |
| 7 | 10,611.33 miles (17,077.24 km) W | Jurien Bay Airport (JUR) | Jurien Bay, Western Australia, Australia | |
| 8 | 10,606.55 miles (17,069.55 km) W | Jandakot Airport (JAD) | Jandakot, Western Australia, Australia | |
| 9 | 10,598.63 miles (17,056.80 km) SSW | Cocos (Keeling) Island Airport (CCK) | Cocos Islands, Australia | |
| 10 | 10,598.43 miles (17,056.48 km) W | Perth Airport (PER) | Perth, Western Australia, Australia | |
| 11 | 10,590.61 miles (17,043.89 km) W | Geraldton Airport (GET) | Geraldton, Western Australia, Australia | |
| 12 | 10,582.96 miles (17,031.58 km) W | Kalbarri Airport (KAX) | Kalbarri, Western Australia, Australia | |
| 13 | 10,562.28 miles (16,998.30 km) WSW | Shark Bay Airport (MJK) | Monkey Mia, Western Australia, Australia | |
| 14 | 10,550.56 miles (16,979.44 km) W | Albany Airport (ALH) | Albany, Western Australia, Australia | |
| 15 | 10,538.75 miles (16,960.43 km) W | Katanning Airport (KNI) | Katanning, Western Australia, Australia | |