Nonstop flight route between Greenfield, Indiana, United States and Candala, Somalia:
Departure Airport:
(39°47'25"N by 85°44'9"W)
Arrival Airport:
(11°29'39"N by 49°54'30"E)
Distance from GFD to CXN:
7,894.55 miles (12,705.01 km)
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About this route:
A direct, nonstop flight between Pope Field (GFD), Greenfield, Indiana, United States and Candala Airport (CXN), Candala, Somalia would travel a Great Circle distance of 7,895 miles (or 12,705 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 Pope Field and Candala 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 Pope Field and Candala Airport. You'll see that it will travel the same route of the red line on this map!
Departure Airport Information:
| IATA / ICAO Codes: | GFD / KGFD |
| Airport Name: | Pope Field |
| Location: | Greenfield, Indiana, United States |
| GPS Coordinates: | 39°47'25"N by 85°44'9"W |
| Area Served: | Greenfield, Indiana |
| Operator/Owner: | Pope Airport Inc. |
| Airport Type: | Public use |
| Elevation: | 895 feet (273 meters) |
| # of Runways: | 1 |
| View all routes: | Routes from GFD |
| More Information: | GFD Maps & Info |
Arrival Airport Information:
| IATA / ICAO Codes: | CXN / HCMC |
| Airport Name: | Candala Airport |
| Location: | Candala, Somalia |
| GPS Coordinates: | 11°29'39"N by 49°54'30"E |
| Area Served: | Candala (Qandala) |
| Elevation: | 9 feet (3 meters) |
| View all routes: | Routes from CXN |
| More Information: | CXN Maps & Info |
Facts about Pope Field (GFD):
- Pope Field (GFD) currently has only 1 runway.
- Because of Pope Field's relatively low elevation of 895 feet, planes can take off or land at Pope 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.
- The closest airport to Pope Field (GFD) is Anderson Municipal Airport (AID), which is located 23 miles (37 kilometers) NNE of GFD.
- The furthest airport from Pope Field (GFD) is Margaret River Airport (MGV), which is located 11,219 miles (18,056 kilometers) away in Margaret River, Western Australia, Australia.
Facts about Candala Airport (CXN):
- The closest airport to Candala Airport (CXN) is Bender Qassim International Airport (BSA), which is located 54 miles (86 kilometers) WSW of CXN.
- The furthest airport from Candala Airport (CXN) is Atuona Airport (AUQ), which is located 11,819 miles (19,021 kilometers) away in Atuona, Marquesas Islands, French Polynesia.
- Because of Candala Airport's relatively low elevation of 9 feet, planes can take off or land at Candala 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.
| Rank | Distance & Direction | Airport Name & IATA Code | Airport Location | Further Actions |
| 1 | 22.94 miles (36.92 km) NNE | Anderson Municipal Airport (AID) | Anderson, Indiana, United States |     |
| 2 | 30.08 miles (48.42 km) W | Indianapolis International Airport (IND) | Indianapolis, Indiana, United States | |
| 3 | 32.76 miles (52.73 km) E | Mettel Field (CEV) | Connersville, Indiana, United States | |
| 4 | 36.06 miles (58.04 km) NNE | Delaware County Regional Airport (MIE) | Muncie, Indiana, United States | |
| 5 | 37.49 miles (60.34 km) SSW | Columbus Municipal Airport (CLU) | Columbus, Indiana, United States | |
| 6 | 47.50 miles (76.44 km) E | Richmond Municipal Airport (RID) | Richmond, Indiana, United States | |
| 7 | 48.44 miles (77.95 km) N | Marion Municipal Airport (MZZ) | Marion, Indiana, United States | |
| 8 | 53.75 miles (86.50 km) NNW | Kokomo Municipal Airport (OKK) | Kokomo, Indiana, United States | |
| 9 | 54.40 miles (87.55 km) ESE | Miami University Airport (OXD) | Oxford, Ohio, United States | |
| 10 | 60.51 miles (97.38 km) S | Freeman Municipal Airport (SER) | Seymour, Indiana, United States | |
| 11 | 63.20 miles (101.71 km) NNW | Grissom Air Reserve Base (GUS) | Peru, Indiana, United States | |
| 12 | 64.71 miles (104.13 km) SW | Monroe County Airport (BMG) | Bloomington, Indiana, United States | |
| 13 | 71.06 miles (114.36 km) ESE | Butler County Regional Airport (HAO) | Hamilton, Ohio, United States | |
| 14 | 72.65 miles (116.92 km) SSE | Madison Municipal Airport (MDN) | Madison, Indiana, United States | |
| 15 | 73.47 miles (118.23 km) ESE | Middletown Regional Airport (MWO) | Middletown, Ohio, United States | |
| Rank | Distance & Direction | Airport Name & IATA Code | Airport Location | Further Actions |
| 1 | 11,219.30 miles (18,055.66 km) WSW | Margaret River Airport (MGV) | Margaret River, Western Australia, Australia | |
| 2 | 11,196.49 miles (18,018.95 km) WSW | Busselton Regional Airport (BQB) | Busselton, Western Australia, Australia | |
| 3 | 11,174.92 miles (17,984.24 km) W | Manjimup Airport (MJP) | Manjimup, Western Australia, Australia | |
| 4 | 11,172.73 miles (17,980.72 km) WSW | Bunbury Airport (BUY) | Bunbury, Western Australia, Australia | |
| 5 | 11,134.51 miles (17,919.21 km) WSW | Rottnest Airport (RTS) | Rottnest Island, Western Australia, Australia | |
| 6 | 11,120.36 miles (17,896.44 km) WSW | Jandakot Airport (JAD) | Jandakot, Western Australia, Australia | |
| 7 | 11,110.57 miles (17,880.68 km) WSW | Perth Airport (PER) | Perth, Western Australia, Australia | |
| 8 | 11,105.51 miles (17,872.54 km) W | Albany Airport (ALH) | Albany, Western Australia, Australia | |
| 9 | 11,095.20 miles (17,855.95 km) WSW | Jurien Bay Airport (JUR) | Jurien Bay, Western Australia, Australia | |
| 10 | 11,079.74 miles (17,831.06 km) W | Katanning Airport (KNI) | Katanning, Western Australia, Australia | |
| 11 | 11,049.65 miles (17,782.64 km) WSW | Geraldton Airport (GET) | Geraldton, Western Australia, Australia | |
| 12 | 11,021.52 miles (17,737.37 km) WSW | Kalbarri Airport (KAX) | Kalbarri, Western Australia, Australia | |
| 13 | 11,003.68 miles (17,708.66 km) WSW | Morawa Airport (MWB) | Morawa, Western Australia, Australia | |
| 14 | 10,997.33 miles (17,698.45 km) WSW | Mullewa Airport (MXU) | Mullewa, Western Australia, Australia | |
| 15 | 10,966.63 miles (17,649.04 km) SW | Shark Bay Airport (MJK) | Monkey Mia, Western Australia, Australia | |
| Rank | Distance & Direction | Airport Name & IATA Code | Airport Location | Further Actions |
| 1 | 53.56 miles (86.20 km) WSW | Bender Qassim International Airport (BSA) | Boosaaso, Somalia | |
| 2 | 65.24 miles (104.99 km) ENE | Alula Airport (ALU) | Alula, Somalia | |
| 3 | 180.77 miles (290.92 km) WSW | Erigavo Airport (ERA) | Erigavo, Somalia | |
| 4 | 221.82 miles (356.98 km) N | Riyan Airport (MKX) | Mukalla, Yemen | |
| 5 | 296.05 miles (476.45 km) NW | Ataq Airport (AXK) | Ataq, Yemen | |
| 6 | 317.98 miles (511.74 km) NNW | Sayun AirportSeiyun Airport (GXF) | Seiyun, Yemen | |
| 7 | 325.07 miles (523.15 km) WSW | Burao Airport (BUO) | Burao, Somalia | |
| 8 | 342.24 miles (550.78 km) WNW | Aden International Airport (ADE) | Aden, Yemen | |
| 9 | 345.52 miles (556.05 km) WSW | Berbera Airport (BBO) | Berbera, Somalia | |
| 10 | 358.46 miles (576.88 km) NNE | Al Ghaydha Airport (AAY) | Al Ghaydah, Yemen | |
| 11 | 361.93 miles (582.47 km) NW | Beihan Airport (BHN) | Beihan, Yemen | |
| 12 | 366.17 miles (589.29 km) SSW | Abdullahi Yusuf International Airport (GLK) | Galcaio, Somalia | |
| 13 | 417.44 miles (671.80 km) WNW | Ta'izz International Airport (TAI) | Ta'izz, Yemen | |
| 14 | 418.25 miles (673.10 km) WSW | Hargeisa Egal International Airport (HGA) | Hargeisa, Somalia | |
| 15 | 434.83 miles (699.79 km) SSW | Obbia Airport (CMO) | Obbia, Somalia | |
| Rank | Distance & Direction | Airport Name & IATA Code | Airport Location | Further Actions |
| 1 | 11,819.37 miles (19,021.39 km) E | Atuona Airport (AUQ) | Atuona, Marquesas Islands, French Polynesia | |
| 2 | 11,777.76 miles (18,954.41 km) SE | Pukarua Airport (PUK) | Pukarua, Tuamotus, French Polynesia | |
| 3 | 11,653.04 miles (18,753.70 km) ESE | Fangatau Airport (FGU) | Fangatau, French Polynesia | |
| 4 | 11,647.21 miles (18,744.32 km) SE | Nukutavake Airport (NUK) | Nukutavake, Tuamotus, French Polynesia | |
| 5 | 11,584.61 miles (18,643.58 km) SE | Tureira Airport (ZTA) | Tureia, Tuamotus, French Polynesia | |
| 6 | 11,581.38 miles (18,638.38 km) ESE | Hao Airport (HOI) | Hao, Tuamotu Island, French Polynesia | |
| 7 | 11,576.08 miles (18,629.84 km) SSE | Totegegie Airport (GMR) | Mangareva, Gambier Islands, French Polynesia | |
| 8 | 11,548.44 miles (18,585.36 km) ESE | Raroia Airport (RRR) | Raroia, French Polynesia | |
| 9 | 11,462.38 miles (18,446.87 km) ESE | Makemo Airport (MKP) | Makemo, French Polynesia | |
| 10 | 11,346.26 miles (18,259.99 km) ESE | Fakarava Airport (FAV) | Fakarava, Society Islands, French Polynesia | |
| 11 | 11,342.14 miles (18,253.36 km) ESE | Manihi Airport (XMH) | Manihi, French Polynesia | |
| 12 | 11,329.93 miles (18,233.71 km) ESE | Ahe Airport (AHE) | Ahe, French Polynesia | |
| 13 | 11,329.13 miles (18,232.42 km) ESE | Anaa Airport (AAA) | Anaa, Tuamotus, French Polynesia | |
| 14 | 11,305.17 miles (18,193.85 km) ESE | Apataki Airport (APK) | Apataki, French Polynesia | |
| 15 | 11,296.30 miles (18,179.59 km) ESE | Arutua Airport (AXR) | Arutua, Tuamotus, French Polynesia | |