Nonstop flight route between Greensboro, North Carolina, United States and Squamish, British Columbia, Canada:
Departure Airport:
(36°5'52"N by 79°56'13"W)
Arrival Airport:
(49°46'54"N by 123°9'42"W)
Distance from GSO to YSE:
2,341.96 miles (3,769.01 km)
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About this route:
A direct, nonstop flight between Piedmont Triad International Airport (GSO), Greensboro, North Carolina, United States and Squamish Airport (YSE), Squamish, British Columbia, Canada would travel a Great Circle distance of 2,342 miles (or 3,769 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 Piedmont Triad International Airport and Squamish Airport, the route shown on this map most likely still appears to be a straight line.
Departure Airport Information:
| IATA / ICAO Codes: | GSO / KGSO |
| Airport Name: | Piedmont Triad International Airport |
| Location: | Greensboro, North Carolina, United States |
| GPS Coordinates: | 36°5'52"N by 79°56'13"W |
| Area Served: | Greensboro, High Point, and Winston-Salem, North Carolina |
| Operator/Owner: | Piedmont Triad Airport Authority |
| Airport Type: | Public |
| Elevation: | 926 feet (282 meters) |
| # of Runways: | 3 |
| View all routes: | Routes from GSO |
| More Information: | GSO Maps & Info |
Arrival Airport Information:
| IATA / ICAO Codes: | YSE / CYSE |
| Airport Name: | Squamish Airport |
| Location: | Squamish, British Columbia, Canada |
| GPS Coordinates: | 49°46'54"N by 123°9'42"W |
| Operator/Owner: | District of Squamish |
| Airport Type: | Public |
| Elevation: | 171 feet (52 meters) |
| # of Runways: | 1 |
| View all routes: | Routes from YSE |
| More Information: | YSE Maps & Info |
Facts about Piedmont Triad International Airport (GSO):
- Piedmont Triad International Airport (GSO) has 3 runways.
- US Airways operates a US Airways Club across from Gate 45.
- Pitcairn Aviation, Incorporated was given the contract to fly the airmail route, the second official airmail route in the United States, and Pitcairn Aviation made the first delivery of airmail in North Carolina on May 1, 1928.
- The closest airport to Piedmont Triad International Airport (GSO) is Smith Reynolds Airport (INT), which is located only 16 miles (26 kilometers) W of GSO.
- A third runway was built to accommodate the hub operation, parallel to one of the existing ones.
- Because of Piedmont Triad International Airport's relatively low elevation of 926 feet, planes can take off or land at Piedmont Triad 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.
- Delta Connection carrier Comair built a maintenance hangar at PTI to perform work on their CRJ's in 2005, bringing nearly 60 mechanics to Greensboro.
- By 1975 airport officials began to plan for a new terminal.
- The furthest airport from Piedmont Triad International Airport (GSO) is Margaret River Airport (MGV), which is located 11,574 miles (18,626 kilometers) away in Margaret River, Western Australia, Australia.
Facts about Squamish Airport (YSE):
- Because of Squamish Airport's relatively low elevation of 171 feet, planes can take off or land at Squamish 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 Squamish Airport (YSE) is Whistler/Green Lake Water Aerodrome (YWS), which is located 27 miles (43 kilometers) NNE of YSE.
- Squamish Airport (YSE) currently has only 1 runway.
- The furthest airport from Squamish Airport (YSE) is Tôlanaro Airport (FTU), which is located 10,647 miles (17,134 kilometers) away in Tôlanaro, Madagascar.
| Rank | Distance & Direction | Airport Name & IATA Code | Airport Location | Further Actions |
| 1 | 16.08 miles (25.88 km) W | Smith Reynolds Airport (INT) | Winston-Salem, North Carolina, United States |     |
| 2 | 45.17 miles (72.70 km) SW | Rowan County Airport (SRW) | Salisbury, North Carolina, United States | |
| 3 | 46.87 miles (75.42 km) NE | Danville Regional Airport (DAN) | Danville, Virginia, United States | |
| 4 | 65.34 miles (105.16 km) W | Wilkes County Airport (IKB) | North Wilkesboro, North Carolina, United States | |
| 5 | 65.43 miles (105.29 km) SW | Concord Regional Airport (USA) | Concord, North Carolina, United States | |
| 6 | 66.05 miles (106.30 km) ESE | Raleigh–Durham International Airport (RDU) | Raleigh / Durham, North Carolina, United States | |
| 7 | 66.90 miles (107.66 km) SSE | Moore County Airport (SOP) | Pinehurst / Southern Pines, North Carolina, United States | |
| 8 | 73.63 miles (118.50 km) SW | Wilgrove Air Park (QWG) | Charlotte, North Carolina, United States | |
| 9 | 77.39 miles (124.54 km) SSE | Mackall Army Airfield (HFF) | Camp Mackall, North Carolina, United States | |
| 10 | 81.01 miles (130.37 km) NNW | Virginia Tech Montgomery Executive Airport (BCB) | Blacksburg, Virginia, United States | |
| 11 | 82.38 miles (132.58 km) SE | Pope Field (POB) | Fayetteville, North Carolina, United States | |
| 12 | 82.75 miles (133.18 km) NNW | New River Valley Airport (PSK) | Dublin, Virginia, United States | |
| 13 | 83.18 miles (133.86 km) SW | Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT) | Charlotte, North Carolina, United States | |
| 14 | 84.86 miles (136.57 km) N | Roanoke–Blacksburg Regional Airport (ROA) | Roanoke, Virginia, United States | |
| 15 | 84.91 miles (136.65 km) WSW | Hickory Regional Airport (HKY) | Hickory, North Carolina, United States | |
| Rank | Distance & Direction | Airport Name & IATA Code | Airport Location | Further Actions |
| 1 | 11,573.70 miles (18,626.03 km) W | Margaret River Airport (MGV) | Margaret River, Western Australia, Australia | |
| 2 | 11,552.77 miles (18,592.33 km) W | Busselton Regional Airport (BQB) | Busselton, Western Australia, Australia | |
| 3 | 11,531.63 miles (18,558.31 km) W | Bunbury Airport (BUY) | Bunbury, Western Australia, Australia | |
| 4 | 11,521.16 miles (18,541.47 km) W | Manjimup Airport (MJP) | Manjimup, Western Australia, Australia | |
| 5 | 11,508.04 miles (18,520.36 km) WSW | Rottnest Airport (RTS) | Rottnest Island, Western Australia, Australia | |
| 6 | 11,491.78 miles (18,494.17 km) WSW | Jandakot Airport (JAD) | Jandakot, Western Australia, Australia | |
| 7 | 11,483.48 miles (18,480.82 km) WSW | Jurien Bay Airport (JUR) | Jurien Bay, Western Australia, Australia | |
| 8 | 11,483.10 miles (18,480.21 km) WSW | Perth Airport (PER) | Perth, Western Australia, Australia | |
| 9 | 11,446.69 miles (18,421.62 km) WSW | Geraldton Airport (GET) | Geraldton, Western Australia, Australia | |
| 10 | 11,437.05 miles (18,406.10 km) W | Albany Airport (ALH) | Albany, Western Australia, Australia | |
| 11 | 11,427.65 miles (18,390.98 km) W | Katanning Airport (KNI) | Katanning, Western Australia, Australia | |
| 12 | 11,423.26 miles (18,383.91 km) WSW | Kalbarri Airport (KAX) | Kalbarri, Western Australia, Australia | |
| 13 | 11,395.13 miles (18,338.63 km) WSW | Morawa Airport (MWB) | Morawa, Western Australia, Australia | |
| 14 | 11,393.55 miles (18,336.10 km) WSW | Mullewa Airport (MXU) | Mullewa, Western Australia, Australia | |
| 15 | 11,372.18 miles (18,301.71 km) SW | Shark Bay Airport (MJK) | Monkey Mia, Western Australia, Australia | |
| Rank | Distance & Direction | Airport Name & IATA Code | Airport Location | Further Actions |
| 1 | 26.74 miles (43.03 km) NNE | Whistler/Green Lake Water Aerodrome (YWS) | Whistler, British Columbia, Canada | |
| 2 | 33.36 miles (53.69 km) SW | Sechelt Aerodrome (YHS) | Sechelt, British Columbia, Canada | |
| 3 | 33.74 miles (54.30 km) S | Vancouver Harbour Water Airport (CXH) | Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada | |
| 4 | 39.87 miles (64.16 km) WSW | Pender Harbour Water Aerodrome (YPT) | Pender Harbour, British Columbia, Canada | |
| 5 | 40.57 miles (65.28 km) S | Vancouver International Airport (YVR) | Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada | |
| 6 | 43.97 miles (70.76 km) SSE | Pitt Meadows Regional Airport (YPK) | Pitt Meadows, British Columbia, Canada | |
| 7 | 49.37 miles (79.46 km) S | Boundary Bay Airport (YDT) | Delta, British Columbia, Canada | |
| 8 | 54.74 miles (88.09 km) SW | Nanaimo Harbour Water Airport (ZNA) | Nanaimo, British Columbia, Canada | |
| 9 | 58.01 miles (93.36 km) SSE | Blaine Municipal Airport (BWS) | Blaine, Washington, United States | |
| 10 | 59.48 miles (95.72 km) SSW | Nanaimo Airport (YCD) | Nanaimo, British Columbia, Canada | |
| 11 | 59.79 miles (96.21 km) W | Powell River Airport (YPW) | Powell River, British Columbia, Canada | |
| 12 | 60.84 miles (97.92 km) W | Texada/Gillies Bay Airport (YGB) | Texada Island, British Columbia, Canada | |
| 13 | 63.18 miles (101.67 km) WSW | Qualicum Beach Airport (XQU) | Qualicum Beach, British Columbia, Canada | |
| 14 | 63.49 miles (102.18 km) SE | Abbotsford International Airport (YXX) | Abbotsford, British Columbia, Canada | |
| 15 | 63.50 miles (102.20 km) S | Mayne Island Water Aerodrome (YAV) | Miner's Bay, British Columbia, Canada | |
| Rank | Distance & Direction | Airport Name & IATA Code | Airport Location | Further Actions |
| 1 | 10,646.84 miles (17,134.39 km) SSE | Tôlanaro Airport (FTU) | Tôlanaro, Madagascar | |
| 2 | 10,585.73 miles (17,036.03 km) SSE | Ampanihy Airport (AMP) | Ampanihy, Madagascar | |
| 3 | 10,559.41 miles (16,993.68 km) ESE | East London Airport (ELS) | East London, South Africa | |
| 4 | 10,547.49 miles (16,974.50 km) ESE | Port Alfred Airport (AFD) | Port Alfred, South Africa | |
| 5 | 10,543.03 miles (16,967.32 km) ESE | Margate Airport (MGH) | Margate, KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa | |
| 6 | 10,516.67 miles (16,924.89 km) ESE | Port Elizabeth International Airport (PLZ) | Port Elizabeth, South Africa | |
| 7 | 10,516.44 miles (16,924.53 km) ESE | Mthatha Airport (UTT) | Mthatha, South Africa | |
| 8 | 10,503.03 miles (16,902.95 km) SE | King Shaka International (DUR) | Durban, KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa | |
| 9 | 10,488.64 miles (16,879.78 km) SE | Richards Bay Airport (RCB) | Richards Bay, KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa | |
| 10 | 10,479.03 miles (16,864.33 km) SE | Pietermaritzburg Airport (PZB) | Pietermaritzburg, South Africa | |
| 11 | 10,468.88 miles (16,847.99 km) S | Pierrefonds Airport (ZSE) | Saint-Pierre, Réunion | |
| 12 | 10,453.18 miles (16,822.72 km) SE | Hluhluwe Airport (HLW) | Hluhluwe, South Africa | |
| 13 | 10,439.26 miles (16,800.32 km) S | Roland Garros Airport (RUN) | St Denis, Réunion, France | |
| 14 | 10,427.84 miles (16,781.94 km) ESE | Lebakeng Airport (LEF) | Lebakeng, Lesotho | |
| 15 | 10,410.41 miles (16,753.89 km) SE | Mokhotlong Airport (MKH) | Mokhotlong, Lesotho | |