Nonstop flight route between Gary, Indiana (near Chicago), United States and Toamasina, Madagascar:
Departure Airport:
(41°36'59"N by 87°24'46"W)
Arrival Airport:
(18°6'34"S by 49°23'33"E)
Distance from GYY to TMM:
9,426.04 miles (15,169.70 km)
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About this route:
A direct, nonstop flight between Gary/Chicago International Airport (GYY), Gary, Indiana (near Chicago), United States and Toamasino Airport (TMM), Toamasina, Madagascar would travel a Great Circle distance of 9,426 miles (or 15,170 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 Gary/Chicago International Airport and Toamasino 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 Gary/Chicago International Airport and Toamasino Airport. You'll see that it will travel the same route of the red line on this map!
Departure Airport Information:
| IATA / ICAO Codes: | GYY / KGYY |
| Airport Name: | Gary/Chicago International Airport |
| Location: | Gary, Indiana (near Chicago), United States |
| GPS Coordinates: | 41°36'59"N by 87°24'46"W |
| Area Served: | Gary, Indiana |
| Operator/Owner: | Gary/Chicago Airport Authority |
| Airport Type: | Public |
| Elevation: | 591 feet (180 meters) |
| # of Runways: | 2 |
| View all routes: | Routes from GYY |
| More Information: | GYY Maps & Info |
Arrival Airport Information:
| IATA / ICAO Codes: | TMM / FMMT |
| Airport Name: | Toamasino Airport |
| Location: | Toamasina, Madagascar |
| GPS Coordinates: | 18°6'34"S by 49°23'33"E |
| Airport Type: | Public |
| Elevation: | 22 feet (7 meters) |
| # of Runways: | 1 |
| View all routes: | Routes from TMM |
| More Information: | TMM Maps & Info |
Facts about Gary/Chicago International Airport (GYY):
- Federal funds were secured in January 2006 to move railroad tracks away from the northwest corner to allow extension of the main runway to 9,000 feet, as well as add gates to the existing passenger terminal building.
- Because of Gary/Chicago International Airport's relatively low elevation of 591 feet, planes can take off or land at Gary/Chicago 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.
- Gary/Chicago International Airport was once served by Pan Am, Southeast Airlines, SkyValue Airlines, Skybus Airlines and Hooters Air, with flights to cities such as Hartford, Connecticut.
- The closest airport to Gary/Chicago International Airport (GYY) is Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW), which is located 21 miles (34 kilometers) NW of GYY.
- Gary/Chicago International Airport (GYY) has 2 runways.
- The furthest airport from Gary/Chicago International Airport (GYY) is Margaret River Airport (MGV), which is located 11,103 miles (17,868 kilometers) away in Margaret River, Western Australia, Australia.
Facts about Toamasino Airport (TMM):
- The furthest airport from Toamasino Airport (TMM) is Guerrero Negro Airport (GUB), which is located 11,182 miles (17,995 kilometers) away in Guerrero Negro, Baja California Sur, Mexico.
- Because of Toamasino Airport's relatively low elevation of 22 feet, planes can take off or land at Toamasino 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.
- Toamasino Airport (TMM) currently has only 1 runway.
- The closest airport to Toamasino Airport (TMM) is Sainte Marie Airport (SMS), which is located 76 miles (122 kilometers) NNE of TMM.
| Rank | Distance & Direction | Airport Name & IATA Code | Airport Location | Further Actions |
| 1 | 21.09 miles (33.94 km) NW | Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) | Chicago, Illinois, United States |     |
| 2 | 23.79 miles (38.29 km) ESE | Porter County Regional Airport (VPZ) | Valparaiso, Indiana, United States | |
| 3 | 31.13 miles (50.09 km) ENE | Michigan City Municipal Airport (MGC) | Michigan City, Indiana, United States | |
| 4 | 35.18 miles (56.62 km) E | La Porte Municipal Airport (LPO) | La Porte, Indiana, United States | |
| 5 | 35.18 miles (56.62 km) E | La Porte Municipal Airport (PPO) | La Porte, Indiana, United States | |
| 6 | 35.31 miles (56.82 km) W | Lewis University Airport (LOT) | Chicago / Romeoville, Illinois, United States | |
| 7 | 35.62 miles (57.32 km) NW | Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) | Chicago, Illinois, United States | |
| 8 | 40.02 miles (64.40 km) W | Joliet Regional Airport (JOT) | Joliet, Illinois, United States | |
| 9 | 42.61 miles (68.58 km) NW | Chicago Executive Airport (PWK) | Chicago/Prospect Heights/Wheeling, Illinois, United States | |
| 10 | 43.86 miles (70.59 km) SSW | Greater Kankakee Airport (IKK) | Kankakee, Illinois, United States | |
| 11 | 47.51 miles (76.46 km) WNW | DuPage Airport (DPA) | West Chicago, Illinois, United States | |
| 12 | 47.72 miles (76.80 km) SSE | Jasper County Airport (RNZ) | Rensselaer, Indiana, United States | |
| 13 | 55.87 miles (89.92 km) WNW | Chicago/Aurora Municipal Airport (AUZ) | Aurora, Illinois, United States | |
| 14 | 56.91 miles (91.58 km) E | South Bend International Airport (SBN) | South Bend, Indiana, United States | |
| 15 | 59.27 miles (95.39 km) S | Kentland Municipal Airport (KKT) | Kentland, Indiana, United States | |
| Rank | Distance & Direction | Airport Name & IATA Code | Airport Location | Further Actions |
| 1 | 11,102.62 miles (17,867.88 km) WSW | Margaret River Airport (MGV) | Margaret River, Western Australia, Australia | |
| 2 | 11,079.27 miles (17,830.32 km) WSW | Busselton Regional Airport (BQB) | Busselton, Western Australia, Australia | |
| 3 | 11,062.07 miles (17,802.63 km) WSW | Manjimup Airport (MJP) | Manjimup, Western Australia, Australia | |
| 4 | 11,054.66 miles (17,790.71 km) WSW | Bunbury Airport (BUY) | Bunbury, Western Australia, Australia | |
| 5 | 11,010.29 miles (17,719.30 km) WSW | Rottnest Airport (RTS) | Rottnest Island, Western Australia, Australia | |
| 6 | 10,999.39 miles (17,701.76 km) W | Albany Airport (ALH) | Albany, Western Australia, Australia | |
| 7 | 10,997.22 miles (17,698.27 km) WSW | Jandakot Airport (JAD) | Jandakot, Western Australia, Australia | |
| 8 | 10,986.99 miles (17,681.80 km) WSW | Perth Airport (PER) | Perth, Western Australia, Australia | |
| 9 | 10,967.20 miles (17,649.95 km) WSW | Katanning Airport (KNI) | Katanning, Western Australia, Australia | |
| 10 | 10,963.86 miles (17,644.57 km) WSW | Jurien Bay Airport (JUR) | Jurien Bay, Western Australia, Australia | |
| 11 | 10,913.20 miles (17,563.05 km) WSW | Geraldton Airport (GET) | Geraldton, Western Australia, Australia | |
| 12 | 10,881.54 miles (17,512.10 km) WSW | Kalbarri Airport (KAX) | Kalbarri, Western Australia, Australia | |
| 13 | 10,870.92 miles (17,495.01 km) WSW | Morawa Airport (MWB) | Morawa, Western Australia, Australia | |
| 14 | 10,861.60 miles (17,480.01 km) WSW | Mullewa Airport (MXU) | Mullewa, Western Australia, Australia | |
| 15 | 10,822.03 miles (17,416.32 km) SW | Shark Bay Airport (MJK) | Monkey Mia, Western Australia, Australia | |
| Rank | Distance & Direction | Airport Name & IATA Code | Airport Location | Further Actions |
| 1 | 75.51 miles (121.52 km) NNE | Sainte Marie Airport (SMS) | Île Sainte-Marie, Madagascar | |
| 2 | 134.11 miles (215.83 km) WSW | Ivato International Airport (TNR) | Antananarivo, Madagascar | |
| 3 | 150.07 miles (241.52 km) NW | Tsaratanana Airport (TTS) | Tsaratanana, Madagascar. | |
| 4 | 162.66 miles (261.77 km) NNW | Mandritsara Airport (WMA) | Mandritsara, Madagascar | |
| 5 | 210.37 miles (338.56 km) NW | Port Bergé Airport (WPB) | Port Bergé, Madagascar | |
| 6 | 223.50 miles (359.68 km) NNE | Antsirabato Airport (ANM) | Antalaha, Madagascar | |
| 7 | 223.58 miles (359.81 km) WSW | Tsiroanomandidy Airport (WTS) | Tsiroanomandidy, Madagascar | |
| 8 | 224.00 miles (360.49 km) SSW | Mananjary Airport (MNJ) | Mananjary, Madagascar | |
| 9 | 249.48 miles (401.50 km) W | Ambatomainty Airport (AMY) | Ambatomainty, Madagascar | |
| 10 | 262.47 miles (422.41 km) NW | Amborovy Airport (MJN) | Mahajanga, Madagascar | |
| 11 | 263.55 miles (424.15 km) NNW | Analalava Airport (HVA) | Analalava, Madagascar | |
| 12 | 273.52 miles (440.19 km) W | Ankavandra Airport (JVA) | Ankavandra, Madagascar | |
| 13 | 273.84 miles (440.70 km) SSW | Fianarantsoa Airport (WFI) | Fianarantsoa, Madagascar | |
| 14 | 276.61 miles (445.17 km) WSW | Miandrivazo Airport (ZVA) | Miandrivazo, Madagascar | |
| 15 | 300.45 miles (483.52 km) WNW | Soalala Airport (DWB) | Soalala, Madagascar | |
| Rank | Distance & Direction | Airport Name & IATA Code | Airport Location | Further Actions |
| 1 | 11,181.70 miles (17,995.16 km) NW | Guerrero Negro Airport (GUB) | Guerrero Negro, Baja California Sur, Mexico | |
| 2 | 11,152.37 miles (17,947.95 km) NNW | Santa Cruz Island Airport (SZN) | Santa Barbara, California, United States | |
| 3 | 11,149.51 miles (17,943.35 km) NW | Ensenada Airport (ESE) | Ensenada, Baja California, Mexico | |
| 4 | 11,138.26 miles (17,925.25 km) NNW | Catalina AirportBuffalo Springs Airport (CIB) | Avalon, California, United States | |
| 5 | 11,133.94 miles (17,918.29 km) NNW | Lompoc Airport (LPC) | Lompoc, California, United States | |
| 6 | 11,132.92 miles (17,916.65 km) NNW | Vandenberg Air Force Base (VBG) | Lompoc, California, United States | |
| 7 | 11,132.70 miles (17,916.30 km) NW | Naval Outlying Landing Field Imperial Beach (NRS) | Imperial Beach, California, United States | |
| 8 | 11,129.96 miles (17,911.88 km) NW | NAS North Island (NZY) | San Diego, California, United States | |
| 9 | 11,128.93 miles (17,910.23 km) NNW | Santa Barbara Airport (SBA) | Santa Barbara, California, United States | |
| 10 | 11,128.15 miles (17,908.98 km) NW | Tijuana International Airport (TIJ) | Tijuana, Baja California, Mexico | |
| 11 | 11,127.34 miles (17,907.67 km) WNW | Ciudad Constitución Airport (CUA) | Ciudad Constitución, Baja California Sur, Mexico | |
| 12 | 11,127.20 miles (17,907.45 km) NW | San Diego International Airport (SAN) | San Diego, California, United States | |
| 13 | 11,127.00 miles (17,907.12 km) NW | Brown Field Municipal Airport (SDM) | San Diego, California, United States | |
| 14 | 11,125.67 miles (17,904.98 km) NNW | Santa Ynez Airport (SQA) | Santa Ynez, California, United States | |
| 15 | 11,124.22 miles (17,902.65 km) NW | Bahía de los Ángeles Airport (BHL) | Bahía de los Ángeles, Baja California, México | |