Nonstop flight route between Hickory, North Carolina, United States and Qeqertarsuaq, Greenland:
Departure Airport:
(35°44'27"N by 81°23'21"W)
Arrival Airport:
(69°15'3"N by 53°32'17"W)
Distance from HKY to JGO:
2,544.29 miles (4,094.63 km)
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About this route:
A direct, nonstop flight between Hickory Regional Airport (HKY), Hickory, North Carolina, United States and Qeqertarsuaq Heliport (JGO), Qeqertarsuaq, Greenland would travel a Great Circle distance of 2,544 miles (or 4,095 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 Hickory Regional Airport and Qeqertarsuaq Heliport, the route shown on this map most likely appears curved because of this reason.
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Departure Airport Information:
| IATA / ICAO Codes: | HKY / KHKY |
| Airport Name: | Hickory Regional Airport |
| Location: | Hickory, North Carolina, United States |
| GPS Coordinates: | 35°44'27"N by 81°23'21"W |
| Area Served: | Hickory, North Carolina |
| Operator/Owner: | City of Hickory |
| Airport Type: | Public |
| Elevation: | 1190 feet (363 meters) |
| # of Runways: | 2 |
| View all routes: | Routes from HKY |
| More Information: | HKY Maps & Info |
Arrival Airport Information:
| IATA / ICAO Codes: | JGO / BGGN |
| Airport Name: | Qeqertarsuaq Heliport |
| Location: | Qeqertarsuaq, Greenland |
| GPS Coordinates: | 69°15'3"N by 53°32'17"W |
| Area Served: | Qeqertarsuaq, Greenland |
| Operator/Owner: | Mittarfeqarfiit |
| Airport Type: | Public |
| Elevation: | 9 feet (3 meters) |
| View all routes: | Routes from JGO |
| More Information: | JGO Maps & Info |
Facts about Hickory Regional Airport (HKY):
- Hickory Regional Airport (HKY) has 2 runways.
- Hickory Fire Department staffs an ARFF Fire apparatus at the airport 24/7, Engine 4 responds to all aircraft accidents and emergencies at the airport.
- The closest airport to Hickory Regional Airport (HKY) is Foothills Regional Airport (MRN), which is located only 14 miles (22 kilometers) WNW of HKY.
- The furthest airport from Hickory Regional Airport (HKY) is Margaret River Airport (MGV), which is located 11,494 miles (18,499 kilometers) away in Margaret River, Western Australia, Australia.
- In 2003, a new building was constructed to serve the general aviation community.
- The airport has an operating control tower from 7:00am to 9:00pm daily for safety and sequencing of aircraft landing and departing.
- While not currently served by any commercial airline, the Hickory Regional Airport has had such service for much of its history.
Facts about Qeqertarsuaq Heliport (JGO):
- The furthest airport from Qeqertarsuaq Heliport (JGO) is Hobart International Airport (HBA), which is located 10,463 miles (16,839 kilometers) away in Hobart, Tasmania, Australia.
- Because of Qeqertarsuaq Heliport's relatively low elevation of 9 feet, planes can take off or land at Qeqertarsuaq Heliport 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 Qeqertarsuaq Heliport (JGO) is Kitsissuarsuit Heliport (QJE), which is located 29 miles (47 kilometers) SSE of JGO.
| Rank | Distance & Direction | Airport Name & IATA Code | Airport Location | Further Actions |
| 1 | 13.59 miles (21.87 km) WNW | Foothills Regional Airport (MRN) | Morganton, North Carolina, United States |     |
| 2 | 37.05 miles (59.62 km) NNE | Wilkes County Airport (IKB) | North Wilkesboro, North Carolina, United States | |
| 3 | 44.25 miles (71.21 km) SE | Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT) | Charlotte, North Carolina, United States | |
| 4 | 45.36 miles (73.01 km) ESE | Concord Regional Airport (USA) | Concord, North Carolina, United States | |
| 5 | 49.21 miles (79.20 km) E | Rowan County Airport (SRW) | Salisbury, North Carolina, United States | |
| 6 | 54.46 miles (87.64 km) SE | Wilgrove Air Park (QWG) | Charlotte, North Carolina, United States | |
| 7 | 65.38 miles (105.21 km) SSW | Spartanburg Downtown Memorial Airport (SPA) | Spartanburg, South Carolina, United States | |
| 8 | 68.08 miles (109.57 km) WSW | Asheville Regional Airport (AVL) | Fletcher, North Carolina, United States | |
| 9 | 70.72 miles (113.81 km) ENE | Smith Reynolds Airport (INT) | Winston-Salem, North Carolina, United States | |
| 10 | 74.57 miles (120.01 km) NNW | Virginia Highlands Airport (VJI) | Abingdon, Virginia, United States | |
| 11 | 74.83 miles (120.43 km) SW | Greenville–Spartanburg International Airport (GSP) | Greenville / Spartanburg, South Carolina, United States | |
| 12 | 76.17 miles (122.59 km) NW | Tri-Cities Regional Airport (TRI) | Blountville, Tennessee (Tri-Cities area), United States | |
| 13 | 82.11 miles (132.14 km) SW | Greenville Downtown Airport (GMU) | Greenville, South Carolina, United States | |
| 14 | 84.91 miles (136.65 km) ENE | Piedmont Triad International Airport (GSO) | Greensboro, North Carolina, United States | |
| 15 | 85.62 miles (137.78 km) WNW | Greeneville-Greene County Municipal Airport (GCY) | Greeneville, Tennessee, United States | |
| Rank | Distance & Direction | Airport Name & IATA Code | Airport Location | Further Actions |
| 1 | 11,494.47 miles (18,498.51 km) W | Margaret River Airport (MGV) | Margaret River, Western Australia, Australia | |
| 2 | 11,473.95 miles (18,465.49 km) W | Busselton Regional Airport (BQB) | Busselton, Western Australia, Australia | |
| 3 | 11,453.39 miles (18,432.39 km) W | Bunbury Airport (BUY) | Bunbury, Western Australia, Australia | |
| 4 | 11,440.81 miles (18,412.15 km) W | Manjimup Airport (MJP) | Manjimup, Western Australia, Australia | |
| 5 | 11,433.41 miles (18,400.24 km) W | Rottnest Airport (RTS) | Rottnest Island, Western Australia, Australia | |
| 6 | 11,416.60 miles (18,373.20 km) W | Jandakot Airport (JAD) | Jandakot, Western Australia, Australia | |
| 7 | 11,414.39 miles (18,369.64 km) WSW | Jurien Bay Airport (JUR) | Jurien Bay, Western Australia, Australia | |
| 8 | 11,408.27 miles (18,359.79 km) W | Perth Airport (PER) | Perth, Western Australia, Australia | |
| 9 | 11,382.95 miles (18,319.04 km) WSW | Geraldton Airport (GET) | Geraldton, Western Australia, Australia | |
| 10 | 11,364.00 miles (18,288.55 km) WSW | Kalbarri Airport (KAX) | Kalbarri, Western Australia, Australia | |
| 11 | 11,355.10 miles (18,274.21 km) W | Albany Airport (ALH) | Albany, Western Australia, Australia | |
| 12 | 11,347.84 miles (18,262.54 km) W | Katanning Airport (KNI) | Katanning, Western Australia, Australia | |
| 13 | 11,329.39 miles (18,232.84 km) WSW | Mullewa Airport (MXU) | Mullewa, Western Australia, Australia | |
| 14 | 11,327.98 miles (18,230.57 km) WSW | Morawa Airport (MWB) | Morawa, Western Australia, Australia | |
| 15 | 11,320.37 miles (18,218.33 km) WSW | Shark Bay Airport (MJK) | Monkey Mia, Western Australia, Australia | |
| Rank | Distance & Direction | Airport Name & IATA Code | Airport Location | Further Actions |
| 1 | 29.10 miles (46.83 km) SSE | Kitsissuarsuit Heliport (QJE) | Kitsissuarsuit, Greenland | |
| 2 | 41.05 miles (66.06 km) SSE | Aasiaat Airport (JEG) | Aasiaat, Greenland | |
| 3 | 60.16 miles (96.81 km) SE | Ikamiut Heliport (QJI) | Ikamiut, Greenland | |
| 4 | 60.73 miles (97.74 km) E | Ilulissat Airport (JAV) | Ilulissat, Greenland | |
| 5 | 65.66 miles (105.68 km) ESE | Qasigiannguit Heliport (JCH) | Qasigiannguit, Greenland | |
| 6 | 71.22 miles (114.61 km) SSE | Niaqornaarsuk Heliport (QMK) | Niaqornaarsuk, Greenland | |
| 7 | 74.96 miles (120.63 km) NE | Qeqertaq Heliport (PQT) | Qeqertaq, Greenland | |
| 8 | 76.11 miles (122.49 km) S | Ikerasaarsuk Heliport (QRY) | Ikerasaarsuk, Greenland | |
| 9 | 90.51 miles (145.65 km) S | Attu Heliport (QGQ) | Attu Island, Greenland | |
| 10 | 101.06 miles (162.64 km) NNE | Ikerasak Heliport (IKE) | Ikerasak, Greenland | |
| 11 | 104.27 miles (167.81 km) NNE | Uummannaq Heliport (UMD) | Uummannaq, Greenland | |
| 12 | 104.38 miles (167.99 km) N | Qaarsut Airport (JQA) | Qaarsut / Uummannaq, Greenland | |
| 13 | 106.49 miles (171.37 km) N | Niaqornat Heliport (NIQ) | Niaqornat, Greenland | |
| 14 | 116.80 miles (187.98 km) NNE | Saattut Heliport (SAE) | Saattut, Greenland | |
| 15 | 130.55 miles (210.10 km) NNE | Ukkusissat Heliport (JUK) | Ukkusissat, Greenland | |
| Rank | Distance & Direction | Airport Name & IATA Code | Airport Location | Further Actions |
| 1 | 10,463.08 miles (16,838.65 km) SSW | Hobart International Airport (HBA) | Hobart, Tasmania, Australia | |
| 2 | 10,380.80 miles (16,706.24 km) SSW | Launceston Airport (LST) | Launceston, Tasmania, Australia | |
| 3 | 10,365.76 miles (16,682.02 km) SSW | Devonport Airport (DPO) | Devonport, Tasmania, Australia | |
| 4 | 10,362.95 miles (16,677.52 km) SSW | Burnie Airport (BWT) | Burnie, Tasmania, Australia | |
| 5 | 10,359.71 miles (16,672.29 km) SSW | Smithton Airport (SIO) | Smithton, Tasmania, Australia | |
| 6 | 10,354.54 miles (16,663.98 km) SSW | George Town Aerodrome (GEE) | George Town, Tasmania, Australia | |
| 7 | 10,352.67 miles (16,660.96 km) SSW | St Helens Airport (HLS) | St. Helens, Tasmania, Australia | |
| 8 | 10,345.72 miles (16,649.78 km) WSW | Ryan's Creek Aerodrome (SZS) | Stewart Island, New Zealand | |
| 9 | 10,311.24 miles (16,594.30 km) WSW | Invercargill Airport (IVC) | Invercargill, New Zealand | |
| 10 | 10,308.85 miles (16,590.44 km) SSW | King Island Airport (KNS) | Currie, Tasmania, Australia | |
| 11 | 10,273.37 miles (16,533.34 km) SSW | Flinders Island Airport (FLS) | Flinders Island, Tasmania, Australia | |
| 12 | 10,239.78 miles (16,479.29 km) WSW | Dunedin International Airport (DUD) | Dunedin, Otago, New Zealand | |
| 13 | 10,227.59 miles (16,459.67 km) SSW | Portland Airport (PTJ) | Portland, Victoria, Australia | |
| 14 | 10,216.61 miles (16,441.99 km) SSW | Warrnambool Airport (WMB) | Warrnambool, Victoria, Australia | |
| 15 | 10,216.29 miles (16,441.49 km) WSW | Queenstown Airport (ZQN) | Queenstown, New Zealand | |