Nonstop flight route between Gambell, Alaska, United States and Newton, Iowa, United States:
Departure Airport:
(63°46'0"N by 171°43'58"W)
Arrival Airport:
(41°40'27"N by 93°1'18"W)
Distance from GAM to TNU:
3,359.34 miles (5,406.32 km)
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About this route:
A direct, nonstop flight between Gambell Airport (GAM), Gambell, Alaska, United States and Newton Municipal Airport (TNU), Newton, Iowa, United States would travel a Great Circle distance of 3,359 miles (or 5,406 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 Gambell Airport and Newton 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 Gambell Airport and Newton 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: | GAM / PAGM |
| Airport Names: |
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| Location: | Gambell, Alaska, United States |
| GPS Coordinates: | 63°46'0"N by 171°43'58"W |
| Area Served: | Gambell, Alaska |
| Operator/Owner: | State of Alaska DOT&PF - Northern Region |
| Airport Type: | Public |
| Elevation: | 27 feet (8 meters) |
| # of Runways: | 1 |
| View all routes: | Routes from GAM |
| More Information: | GAM Maps & Info |
Arrival Airport Information:
| IATA / ICAO Codes: | TNU / KTNU |
| Airport Name: | Newton Municipal Airport |
| Location: | Newton, Iowa, United States |
| GPS Coordinates: | 41°40'27"N by 93°1'18"W |
| Area Served: | Newton, Iowa |
| Operator/Owner: | City of Newton |
| Airport Type: | Public |
| Elevation: | 953 feet (290 meters) |
| # of Runways: | 1 |
| View all routes: | Routes from TNU |
| More Information: | TNU Maps & Info |
Facts about Gambell Airport (GAM):
- Because of Gambell Airport's relatively low elevation of 27 feet, planes can take off or land at Gambell 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.
- On 27 February 1974, a Soviet Union An-24LR carrying a crew of 3 and 10 scientists on an ice-reconnaissance mission landed at Gambell due to fuel exhaustion in bad weather, causing a minor Cold War incident.
- The furthest airport from Gambell Airport (GAM) is Teniente Rodolfo Marsh Airport (TNM), which is located 10,421 miles (16,771 kilometers) away in Villa Las Estrellas, Antarctica.
- The closest airport to Gambell Airport (GAM) is Savoonga Airport (SVA), which is located 38 miles (62 kilometers) E of GAM.
- Gambell Airport (GAM) currently has only 1 runway.
- In addition to being known as "Gambell Airport", another name for GAM is "(former Gambell Army Airfield)".
- Gambell Airport is a public airport located in Gambell, a city in the Nome Census Area of the U.S.
Facts about Newton Municipal Airport (TNU):
- The furthest airport from Newton Municipal Airport (TNU) is Margaret River Airport (MGV), which is located 10,820 miles (17,412 kilometers) away in Margaret River, Western Australia, Australia.
- The closest airport to Newton Municipal Airport (TNU) is Ankeny Regional Airport (IKV), which is located 28 miles (45 kilometers) W of TNU.
- Because of Newton Municipal Airport's relatively low elevation of 953 feet, planes can take off or land at Newton Municipal 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.
- Newton Municipal Airport (TNU) currently has only 1 runway.
| Rank | Distance & Direction | Airport Name & IATA Code | Airport Location | Further Actions |
| 1 | 38.34 miles (61.70 km) E | Savoonga Airport (SVA) | Savoonga, Alaska, United States |     |
| 2 | 62.19 miles (100.09 km) NW | Provideniya Bay Airport (PVS) | Provideniya, Chukotka, Russia | |
| 3 | 160.12 miles (257.69 km) NNE | Diomede Heliport (FAA: DM2) (DIO) | Diomede, Alaska, United States | |
| 4 | 167.23 miles (269.13 km) NE | Wales Airport (WAA) | Wales, Alaska, United States | |
| 5 | 167.58 miles (269.69 km) NE | Tin City LRRS Airport (TNC) | Tin City, Alaska, United States | |
| 6 | 176.11 miles (283.43 km) NE | Lost River 1 Airport (LSR) | Lost River, Alaska, United States | |
| 7 | 177.57 miles (285.78 km) NE | Port Clarence Coast Guard Station (KPC) | Port Clarence, Alaska, United States | |
| 8 | 189.90 miles (305.61 km) NE | Teller Airport (TLA) | Teller, Alaska, United States | |
| 9 | 190.02 miles (305.81 km) NE | Brevig Mission Airport (KTS) | Brevig Mission, Alaska, United States | |
| 10 | 196.27 miles (315.87 km) ENE | Nome Airport (OME) | Nome, Alaska, United States | |
| 11 | 227.73 miles (366.50 km) SE | Cape Romanzof Air Force Station Cape Romanzof Long Range Radar Site (CZF) | Cape Romanzof, Alaska, United States | |
| 12 | 231.36 miles (372.34 km) ESE | Sheldon Point Airport (SXP) | Sheldon Point, Alaska, United States | |
| 13 | 232.46 miles (374.11 km) ESE | Alakanuk Airport (AUK) | Alakanuk, Alaska, United States | |
| 14 | 234.84 miles (377.94 km) ESE | Emmonak Airport (EMK) | Emmonak, Alaska, United States | |
| 15 | 235.37 miles (378.78 km) SE | Hooper Bay Airport (HPB) | Hooper Bay, Alaska, United States | |
| Rank | Distance & Direction | Airport Name & IATA Code | Airport Location | Further Actions |
| 1 | 10,421.04 miles (16,771.00 km) ESE | Teniente Rodolfo Marsh Airport (TNM) | Villa Las Estrellas, Antarctica | |
| 2 | 10,331.16 miles (16,626.34 km) SSW | Cape Town International Airport (CPT) | Cape Town, South Africa | |
| 3 | 10,294.01 miles (16,566.57 km) SSW | George Airport (GRJ) | George, South Africa | |
| 4 | 10,249.91 miles (16,495.60 km) SSW | Port Elizabeth International Airport (PLZ) | Port Elizabeth, South Africa | |
| 5 | 10,202.40 miles (16,419.12 km) SSW | Port Alfred Airport (AFD) | Port Alfred, South Africa | |
| 6 | 10,153.28 miles (16,340.08 km) SSW | East London Airport (ELS) | East London, South Africa | |
| 7 | 10,049.93 miles (16,173.76 km) SSW | Kleinsee Airport (KLZ) | Kleinzee, South Africa | |
| 8 | 10,040.76 miles (16,159.00 km) SSW | Mthatha Airport (UTT) | Mthatha, South Africa | |
| 9 | 10,008.95 miles (16,107.80 km) SSW | Aggeneys Airport (AGZ) | Aggeneys, South Africa | |
| 10 | 10,008.95 miles (16,107.80 km) SSW | Wild Coast Sun Airport (MZF) | Mzamba, South Africa | |
| 11 | 9,990.53 miles (16,078.17 km) ESE | Port Stanley Airport (PSY) | Stanley, Falkland Islands, United Kingdom | |
| 12 | 9,977.60 miles (16,057.35 km) SSW | Alexander Bay Airport (ALJ) | Alexander Bay, South Africa | |
| 13 | 9,977.35 miles (16,056.95 km) ESE | RAF Mount Pleasant (MPN) | Falkland Islands | |
| 14 | 9,967.79 miles (16,041.56 km) SSW | Margate Airport (MGH) | Margate, KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa | |
| 15 | 9,946.13 miles (16,006.70 km) SSW | Mafeteng Airport (MFC) | Mafeteng, Lesotho | |
| Rank | Distance & Direction | Airport Name & IATA Code | Airport Location | Further Actions |
| 1 | 28.13 miles (45.27 km) W | Ankeny Regional Airport (IKV) | Ankeny, Iowa, United States | |
| 2 | 34.53 miles (55.57 km) WSW | Des Moines International Airport (DSM) | Des Moines, Iowa, United States | |
| 3 | 37.89 miles (60.97 km) NW | Ames Municipal Airport (AMW) | Ames, Iowa, United States | |
| 4 | 49.22 miles (79.22 km) SE | Ottumwa Regional Airport (OTM) | Ottumwa, Iowa, United States | |
| 5 | 49.77 miles (80.10 km) WNW | Boone Municipal Airport (BNW) | Boone, Iowa, United States | |
| 6 | 59.61 miles (95.94 km) W | Perry Municipal Airport (PRO) | Perry, Iowa, United States | |
| 7 | 68.28 miles (109.88 km) NW | Webster City Municipal Airport (EBS) | Webster City, Iowa, United States | |
| 8 | 68.79 miles (110.71 km) NNE | Waterloo Regional Airport (Livingston Betsworth Field) (ALO) | Waterloo, Iowa, United States | |
| 9 | 68.85 miles (110.80 km) SE | Fairfield Municipal Airport (FFL) | Fairfield, Iowa, United States | |
| 10 | 69.08 miles (111.18 km) ENE | The Eastern Iowa Airport (CID) | Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States | |
| 11 | 76.19 miles (122.61 km) E | Iowa City Municipal Airport (IOW) | Iowa City, Iowa, United States | |
| 12 | 82.94 miles (133.47 km) WSW | Creston Municipal Airport (CSQ) | Creston, Iowa, United States | |
| 13 | 85.24 miles (137.19 km) NW | Fort Dodge Regional Airport (FOD) | Fort Dodge, Iowa, United States | |
| 14 | 93.13 miles (149.89 km) ESE | Mount Pleasant Municipal Airport (MPZ) | Mount Pleasant, Iowa, United States | |
| 15 | 94.49 miles (152.07 km) WNW | Arthur N. Neu Airport (CIN) | Carroll, Iowa, United States | |
| Rank | Distance & Direction | Airport Name & IATA Code | Airport Location | Further Actions |
| 1 | 10,819.64 miles (17,412.48 km) W | Margaret River Airport (MGV) | Margaret River, Western Australia, Australia | |
| 2 | 10,796.57 miles (17,375.35 km) W | Busselton Regional Airport (BQB) | Busselton, Western Australia, Australia | |
| 3 | 10,777.20 miles (17,344.18 km) W | Manjimup Airport (MJP) | Manjimup, Western Australia, Australia | |
| 4 | 10,772.42 miles (17,336.49 km) W | Bunbury Airport (BUY) | Bunbury, Western Australia, Australia | |
| 5 | 10,732.18 miles (17,271.73 km) WSW | Rottnest Airport (RTS) | Rottnest Island, Western Australia, Australia | |
| 6 | 10,718.28 miles (17,249.36 km) WSW | Jandakot Airport (JAD) | Jandakot, Western Australia, Australia | |
| 7 | 10,712.06 miles (17,239.34 km) W | Albany Airport (ALH) | Albany, Western Australia, Australia | |
| 8 | 10,708.38 miles (17,233.42 km) WSW | Perth Airport (PER) | Perth, Western Australia, Australia | |
| 9 | 10,692.43 miles (17,207.75 km) WSW | Jurien Bay Airport (JUR) | Jurien Bay, Western Australia, Australia | |
| 10 | 10,682.12 miles (17,191.17 km) W | Katanning Airport (KNI) | Katanning, Western Australia, Australia | |
| 11 | 10,648.32 miles (17,136.77 km) WSW | Geraldton Airport (GET) | Geraldton, Western Australia, Australia | |
| 12 | 10,622.44 miles (17,095.11 km) WSW | Kalbarri Airport (KAX) | Kalbarri, Western Australia, Australia | |
| 13 | 10,601.16 miles (17,060.87 km) WSW | Morawa Airport (MWB) | Morawa, Western Australia, Australia | |
| 14 | 10,595.74 miles (17,052.14 km) WSW | Mullewa Airport (MXU) | Mullewa, Western Australia, Australia | |
| 15 | 10,572.91 miles (17,015.41 km) WSW | Shark Bay Airport (MJK) | Monkey Mia, Western Australia, Australia | |