Nonstop flight route between Hickory, North Carolina, United States and Kodiak, Alaska, United States:
Departure Airport:
(35°44'27"N by 81°23'21"W)
Arrival Airport:
(57°48'20"N by 152°22'26"W)
Distance from HKY to KDK:
3,493.64 miles (5,622.45 km)
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About this route:
A direct, nonstop flight between Hickory Regional Airport (HKY), Hickory, North Carolina, United States and Kodiak Municipal Airport (KDK), Kodiak, Alaska, United States would travel a Great Circle distance of 3,494 miles (or 5,622 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 Kodiak Municipal 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 Hickory Regional Airport and Kodiak Municipal Airport. You'll see that it will travel the same route of the red line on this map!
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: | KDK / PAKD |
| Airport Name: | Kodiak Municipal Airport |
| Location: | Kodiak, Alaska, United States |
| GPS Coordinates: | 57°48'20"N by 152°22'26"W |
| Area Served: | Kodiak, Alaska |
| Operator/Owner: | City of Kodiak |
| Airport Type: | Public |
| Elevation: | 139 feet (42 meters) |
| # of Runways: | 1 |
| View all routes: | Routes from KDK |
| More Information: | KDK Maps & Info |
Facts about Hickory Regional Airport (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.
- Hickory Regional Airport (HKY) has 2 runways.
- Shortly thereafter, the runway which came to be designated 6/24 was lengthened and both of the existing runways were paved.
- 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 airport terminal building, which was built in 1960, has served as a hub for commerce and transportation for more than 40 years.
- After the airline deregulation of the late 1970s, the nature of commercial service would change for Hickory.
- Riverhawk Aviation, which was the airport's only FBO, voluntarily filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy.
Facts about Kodiak Municipal Airport (KDK):
- Kodiak Municipal Airport (KDK) currently has only 1 runway.
- Because of Kodiak Municipal Airport's relatively low elevation of 139 feet, planes can take off or land at Kodiak Municipal 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.
- Kodiak Municipal Airport has one runway designated 2/20 with a 2,475 by 40 ft asphalt and gravel surface.
- The furthest airport from Kodiak Municipal Airport (KDK) is Port Elizabeth International Airport (PLZ), which is located 10,788 miles (17,362 kilometers) away in Port Elizabeth, South Africa.
- The closest airport to Kodiak Municipal Airport (KDK) is Kodiak Benny Benson State Airport (ADQ), which is located only 6 miles (9 kilometers) SW of KDK.
| 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 | 5.88 miles (9.46 km) SW | Kodiak Benny Benson State Airport (ADQ) | Kodiak, Alaska, United States | |
| 2 | 10.00 miles (16.09 km) NNW | Ouzinkie Airport (KOZ) | Ouzinkie, Alaska, United States | |
| 3 | 18.21 miles (29.31 km) WNW | Port Lions Airport (ORI) | Port Lions, Alaska, United States | |
| 4 | 25.96 miles (41.78 km) WNW | Port Bailey Seaplane Base (KPY) | Port Bailey, Kodiak Island Borough, Alaska, United States | |
| 5 | 26.60 miles (42.81 km) N | Kitoi Bay Seaplane Base (KKB) | Kitoi Bay, Alaska, United States | |
| 6 | 35.27 miles (56.77 km) W | San Juan (Uganik) Seaplane Base (UGI) | Uganik Island, United States | |
| 7 | 43.35 miles (69.76 km) W | West Point Village Seaplane Base (KWP) | West Point, Kodiak Island Borough, Alaska, United States | |
| 8 | 47.88 miles (77.05 km) N | Port Williams Seaplane Base (KPR) | Port Williams, Kodiak Island Borough, Alaska, United States | |
| 9 | 52.46 miles (84.42 km) SW | Old Harbor Airport (OLH) | Old Harbor, Alaska, United States | |
| 10 | 53.60 miles (86.26 km) WSW | Zachar Bay Seaplane Base (KZB) | Zachar Bay, Alaska, United States | |
| 11 | 58.10 miles (93.50 km) WSW | Amook Bay Seaplane Base (AOS) | Amook Bay, Alaska, United States | |
| 12 | 62.11 miles (99.95 km) WSW | Larsen Bay Airport (KLN) | Larsen Bay, Alaska, United States | |
| 13 | 78.59 miles (126.47 km) WSW | Karluk Airport (KYK) | Karluk, Alaska, United States | |
| 14 | 82.05 miles (132.05 km) WSW | Olga Bay Seaplane Base (KOY) | Olga Bay, Kodiak Island Borough, Alaska, United States | |
| 15 | 85.16 miles (137.06 km) SW | Moser Bay Seaplane Base (KMY) | Moser Bay, Kodiak Island Borough, Alaska, United States | |
| Rank | Distance & Direction | Airport Name & IATA Code | Airport Location | Further Actions |
| 1 | 10,788.24 miles (17,361.95 km) S | Port Elizabeth International Airport (PLZ) | Port Elizabeth, South Africa | |
| 2 | 10,774.38 miles (17,339.65 km) S | George Airport (GRJ) | George, South Africa | |
| 3 | 10,760.81 miles (17,317.80 km) S | Port Alfred Airport (AFD) | Port Alfred, South Africa | |
| 4 | 10,737.03 miles (17,279.53 km) SSE | Cape Town International Airport (CPT) | Cape Town, South Africa | |
| 5 | 10,725.27 miles (17,260.61 km) S | East London Airport (ELS) | East London, South Africa | |
| 6 | 10,621.77 miles (17,094.03 km) S | Mthatha Airport (UTT) | Mthatha, South Africa | |
| 7 | 10,570.50 miles (17,011.52 km) S | Margate Airport (MGH) | Margate, KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa | |
| 8 | 10,507.43 miles (16,910.02 km) S | Lebakeng Airport (LEF) | Lebakeng, Lesotho | |
| 9 | 10,504.32 miles (16,905.02 km) S | Semonkong Airport (SOK) | Semonkong, Lesotho | |
| 10 | 10,501.75 miles (16,900.89 km) S | Mafeteng Airport (MFC) | Mafeteng, Lesotho | |
| 11 | 10,498.40 miles (16,895.49 km) S | Lesobeng Airport (LES) | Lesobeng, Lesotho | |
| 12 | 10,486.65 miles (16,876.58 km) S | Pietermaritzburg Airport (PZB) | Pietermaritzburg, South Africa | |
| 13 | 10,481.96 miles (16,869.04 km) S | King Shaka International (DUR) | Durban, KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa | |
| 14 | 10,478.44 miles (16,863.37 km) S | Moshoeshoe I International Airport (MSU) | Maseru, Lesotho | |
| 15 | 10,464.74 miles (16,841.33 km) S | Mokhotlong Airport (MKH) | Mokhotlong, Lesotho | |