Nonstop flight route between Gode, Ethiopia and Westsound, Orcas Island, Washington, United States:
Departure Airport:
(5°56'7"N by 43°34'42"E)
Arrival Airport:
(48°37'5"N by 122°57'24"W)
Distance from GDE to WSX:
8,580.38 miles (13,808.74 km)
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About this route:
A direct, nonstop flight between Gode Airport (GDE), Gode, Ethiopia and Westsound Seaplane Base (WSX), Westsound, Orcas Island, Washington, United States would travel a Great Circle distance of 8,580 miles (or 13,809 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 Gode Airport and Westsound Seaplane Base, 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 Gode Airport and Westsound Seaplane Base. You'll see that it will travel the same route of the red line on this map!
Departure Airport Information:
| IATA / ICAO Codes: | GDE / HAGO |
| Airport Name: | Gode Airport |
| Location: | Gode, Ethiopia |
| GPS Coordinates: | 5°56'7"N by 43°34'42"E |
| Area Served: | Gode, Ethiopia |
| Airport Type: | Public |
| Elevation: | 830 feet (253 meters) |
| # of Runways: | 1 |
| View all routes: | Routes from GDE |
| More Information: | GDE Maps & Info |
Arrival Airport Information:
| IATA / ICAO Codes: | WSX / |
| Airport Names: |
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| Location: | Westsound, Orcas Island, Washington, United States |
| GPS Coordinates: | 48°37'5"N by 122°57'24"W |
| Area Served: | West Sound, Washington |
| Operator/Owner: | Westsound Marina |
| Airport Type: | Private |
| Elevation: | 0 feet (0 meters) |
| # of Runways: | 2 |
| View all routes: | Routes from WSX |
| More Information: | WSX Maps & Info |
Facts about Gode Airport (GDE):
- The furthest airport from Gode Airport (GDE) is Atuona Airport (AUQ), which is nearly antipodal to Gode Airport (meaning Gode Airport is almost on the exact opposite side of the Earth from Atuona Airport), and is located 12,118 miles (19,502 kilometers) away in Atuona, Marquesas Islands, French Polynesia.
- Gode Airport (GDE) currently has only 1 runway.
- The closest airport to Gode Airport (GDE) is Kabri Dar Airport (ABK), which is located 71 miles (115 kilometers) NE of GDE.
- Because of Gode Airport's relatively low elevation of 830 feet, planes can take off or land at Gode 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.
Facts about Westsound Seaplane Base (WSX):
- Because of Westsound Seaplane Base's relatively low elevation of 0 feet, planes can take off or land at Westsound Seaplane Base 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.
- Westsound Seaplane Base (WSX) has 2 runways.
- In addition to being known as "Westsound Seaplane Base", another name for WSX is "WA83".
- The furthest airport from Westsound Seaplane Base (WSX) is Tôlanaro Airport (FTU), which is located 10,718 miles (17,249 kilometers) away in Tôlanaro, Madagascar.
- The closest airport to Westsound Seaplane Base (WSX) is Rosario Seaplane Base (RSJ), which is located only 4 miles (7 kilometers) ENE of WSX.
| Rank | Distance & Direction | Airport Name & IATA Code | Airport Location | Further Actions |
| 1 | 71.48 miles (115.03 km) NE | Kabri Dar Airport (ABK) | Kabri Dar (Kabre Dare), Ethiopia |     |
| 2 | 196.42 miles (316.11 km) S | Baidoa Airport (BIB) | Baidoa, Somalia | |
| 3 | 213.61 miles (343.76 km) WNW | Ghinnir Airport (GNN) | Ghinnir, Ethiopia | |
| 4 | 239.02 miles (384.66 km) N | Wilwal International Airport (JIJ) | Jijiga, Ethiopia | |
| 5 | 250.02 miles (402.36 km) N | Hargeisa Egal International Airport (HGA) | Hargeisa, Somalia | |
| 6 | 255.98 miles (411.95 km) WNW | Robe Airport (GOB) | Goba, Ethiopia | |
| 7 | 263.61 miles (424.23 km) SSW | Bardera Airport (BSY) | Bardera, Somalia | |
| 8 | 267.09 miles (429.84 km) W | Neghelle Airport (EGL) | Negele Boran, Ethiopia | |
| 9 | 272.48 miles (438.51 km) ENE | Abdullahi Yusuf International Airport (GLK) | Galcaio, Somalia | |
| 10 | 278.62 miles (448.40 km) N | Borama Airport (BXX) | Borama, Somalia | |
| 11 | 280.90 miles (452.06 km) NNW | Aba Tenna Dejazmach Yilma International Airport (DIR) | Dire Dawa, Ethiopia | |
| 12 | 282.40 miles (454.49 km) NNE | Burao Airport (BUO) | Burao, Somalia | |
| 13 | 295.92 miles (476.24 km) SSE | Aden Adde International Airport (MGQ) | Mogadishu, Somalia | |
| 14 | 321.53 miles (517.45 km) NNE | Berbera Airport (BBO) | Berbera, Somalia | |
| 15 | 342.53 miles (551.24 km) E | Obbia Airport (CMO) | Obbia, Somalia | |
| Rank | Distance & Direction | Airport Name & IATA Code | Airport Location | Further Actions |
| 1 | 12,118.05 miles (19,502.05 km) SSE | Atuona Airport (AUQ) | Atuona, Marquesas Islands, French Polynesia | |
| 2 | 11,689.82 miles (18,812.90 km) SSE | Fangatau Airport (FGU) | Fangatau, French Polynesia | |
| 3 | 11,626.67 miles (18,711.26 km) SSE | Raroia Airport (RRR) | Raroia, French Polynesia | |
| 4 | 11,581.84 miles (18,639.12 km) S | Pukarua Airport (PUK) | Pukarua, Tuamotus, French Polynesia | |
| 5 | 11,556.57 miles (18,598.46 km) SE | Manihi Airport (XMH) | Manihi, French Polynesia | |
| 6 | 11,552.95 miles (18,592.62 km) SSE | Makemo Airport (MKP) | Makemo, French Polynesia | |
| 7 | 11,547.54 miles (18,583.92 km) SE | Ahe Airport (AHE) | Ahe, French Polynesia | |
| 8 | 11,544.27 miles (18,578.66 km) SSE | Hao Airport (HOI) | Hao, Tuamotu Island, French Polynesia | |
| 9 | 11,500.97 miles (18,508.98 km) S | Nukutavake Airport (NUK) | Nukutavake, Tuamotus, French Polynesia | |
| 10 | 11,498.70 miles (18,505.33 km) SE | Fakarava Airport (FAV) | Fakarava, Society Islands, French Polynesia | |
| 11 | 11,492.10 miles (18,494.69 km) SE | Arutua Airport (AXR) | Arutua, Tuamotus, French Polynesia | |
| 12 | 11,486.94 miles (18,486.39 km) SE | Apataki Airport (APK) | Apataki, French Polynesia | |
| 13 | 11,437.34 miles (18,406.57 km) SE | Anaa Airport (AAA) | Anaa, Tuamotus, French Polynesia | |
| 14 | 11,401.72 miles (18,349.25 km) S | Tureira Airport (ZTA) | Tureia, Tuamotus, French Polynesia | |
| 15 | 11,399.02 miles (18,344.90 km) SE | Mataiva Airport (MVT) | Mataiva, French Polynesia | |
| Rank | Distance & Direction | Airport Name & IATA Code | Airport Location | Further Actions |
| 1 | 4.47 miles (7.19 km) ENE | Rosario Seaplane Base (RSJ) | Orcas Island, Washington, United States | |
| 2 | 6.09 miles (9.80 km) SSW | Friday Harbor Seaplane Base (FBS) | Friday Harbor, Washington, United States | |
| 3 | 6.56 miles (10.56 km) NNE | Orcas Island Airport (ESD) | Eastsound, Washington, United States | |
| 4 | 7.24 miles (11.66 km) SSE | Fishermans Bay/LPS Seaplane Base (LPS) | Lopez Island, Washington, United States | |
| 5 | 7.33 miles (11.79 km) SSW | Friday Harbor Airport (FRD) | Friday Harbor, Washington, United States | |
| 6 | 9.30 miles (14.97 km) W | Roche Harbor Seaplane Base (RCE) | San Juan Island, Washington, United States | |
| 7 | 10.53 miles (16.95 km) SSE | Center Island Airport (CWS) | Center Island, Washington, United States | |
| 8 | 15.22 miles (24.49 km) NW | Bedwell Harbour Water Aerodrome (YBW) | Bedwell Harbour, British Columbia, Canada | |
| 9 | 15.77 miles (25.38 km) ESE | Anacortes Airport (OTS) | Anacortes, Washington, United States | |
| 10 | 21.52 miles (34.63 km) W | Victoria International Airport (YYJ) | Victoria, British Columbia, Canada | |
| 11 | 22.60 miles (36.36 km) ENE | Bellingham International Airport (BLI) | Bellingham, Washington, United States | |
| 12 | 22.98 miles (36.98 km) SE | NAS Whidbey Island (NUW) | Oak Harbor, Washington, United States | |
| 13 | 23.25 miles (37.42 km) NW | Mayne Island Water Aerodrome (YAV) | Miner's Bay, British Columbia, Canada | |
| 14 | 23.89 miles (38.45 km) SW | Victoria Inner Harbour Airport (YWH) | Victoria, British Columbia, Canada | |
| 15 | 23.98 miles (38.59 km) WSW | Esquimalt Airport (YPF) | Esquimalt, British Columbia, Canada | |
| Rank | Distance & Direction | Airport Name & IATA Code | Airport Location | Further Actions |
| 1 | 10,718.25 miles (17,249.31 km) SSE | Tôlanaro Airport (FTU) | Tôlanaro, Madagascar | |
| 2 | 10,654.15 miles (17,146.14 km) SSE | Ampanihy Airport (AMP) | Ampanihy, Madagascar | |
| 3 | 10,586.20 miles (17,036.79 km) ESE | East London Airport (ELS) | East London, South Africa | |
| 4 | 10,578.55 miles (17,024.48 km) ESE | Margate Airport (MGH) | Margate, KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa | |
| 5 | 10,571.56 miles (17,013.24 km) ESE | Port Alfred Airport (AFD) | Port Alfred, South Africa | |
| 6 | 10,548.68 miles (16,976.42 km) S | Pierrefonds Airport (ZSE) | Saint-Pierre, Réunion | |
| 7 | 10,547.68 miles (16,974.80 km) ESE | Mthatha Airport (UTT) | Mthatha, South Africa | |
| 8 | 10,542.07 miles (16,965.77 km) SE | King Shaka International (DUR) | Durban, KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa | |
| 9 | 10,537.67 miles (16,958.70 km) ESE | Port Elizabeth International Airport (PLZ) | Port Elizabeth, South Africa | |
| 10 | 10,530.85 miles (16,947.72 km) SE | Richards Bay Airport (RCB) | Richards Bay, KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa | |
| 11 | 10,519.11 miles (16,928.82 km) S | Roland Garros Airport (RUN) | St Denis, Réunion, France | |
| 12 | 10,516.73 miles (16,925.00 km) ESE | Pietermaritzburg Airport (PZB) | Pietermaritzburg, South Africa | |
| 13 | 10,496.81 miles (16,892.93 km) SE | Hluhluwe Airport (HLW) | Hluhluwe, South Africa | |
| 14 | 10,488.87 miles (16,880.16 km) S | Sir Seewoosagur Ramgoolam International Airport (MRU) | Plaisance, Mauritius | |
| 15 | 10,482.63 miles (16,870.11 km) SSE | Mananjary Airport (MNJ) | Mananjary, Madagascar | |