Nonstop flight route between Wichita, Kansas, United States and Clifton/Morenci, Arizona, United States:
Departure Airport:
(37°37'23"N by 97°16'1"W)
Arrival Airport:
(32°57'24"N by 109°12'39"W)
Distance from IAB to CFT:
745.98 miles (1,200.54 km)
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About this route:
A direct, nonstop flight between McConnell Air Force Base Wichita Army Airfield (IAB), Wichita, Kansas, United States and Greenlee County Airport (CFT), Clifton/Morenci, Arizona, United States would travel a Great Circle distance of 746 miles (or 1,201 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 McConnell Air Force Base Wichita Army Airfield and Greenlee County Airport, the route shown on this map most likely still appears to be a straight line.
Departure Airport Information:
| IATA / ICAO Codes: | IAB / KIAB |
| Airport Names: |
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| Location: | Wichita, Kansas, United States |
| GPS Coordinates: | 37°37'23"N by 97°16'1"W |
| View all routes: | Routes from IAB |
| More Information: | IAB Maps & Info |
Arrival Airport Information:
| IATA / ICAO Codes: | CFT / KCFT |
| Airport Name: | Greenlee County Airport |
| Location: | Clifton/Morenci, Arizona, United States |
| GPS Coordinates: | 32°57'24"N by 109°12'39"W |
| Area Served: | Clifton/Morenci, Arizona |
| Operator/Owner: | Greenlee County |
| Airport Type: | Public |
| Elevation: | 3798 feet (1,158 meters) |
| # of Runways: | 1 |
| View all routes: | Routes from CFT |
| More Information: | CFT Maps & Info |
Facts about McConnell Air Force Base Wichita Army Airfield (IAB):
- In February 1965, when the 23 TFW deployed three squadrons to Southeast Asia for combat, these units were initially under the control of the 2d Air Division.
- The furthest airport from McConnell Air Force Base Wichita Army Airfield (IAB) is Sir Gaëtan Duval Airport (RRG), which is located 10,740 miles (17,285 kilometers) away in Rodrigues Island, Mauritius.
- In addition to being known as "McConnell Air Force Base Wichita Army Airfield", another name for IAB is "McConnell AFB".
- In spite of the difficulty of building an installation and initiating an entirely new program simultaneously, the base developed into a highly specialized training center.
- By the summer of 1950, Boeing was ready to turn out the first production models of the B-47, and the United States Air Force sought to make Wichita Airport a permanent military installation.
- In August 1941, the Kansas National Guard 127th Observation Squadron was activated as the first military unit assigned to the Wichita airport.
- The closest airport to McConnell Air Force Base Wichita Army Airfield (IAB) is Cessna Aircraft Field (CEA), which is located only 2 miles (3 kilometers) NNE of IAB.
- By 1952 the Air Force had decided to make a permanent base of the quondam municipal airport.
Facts about Greenlee County Airport (CFT):
- Greenlee County Airport (CFT) currently has only 1 runway.
- The closest airport to Greenlee County Airport (CFT) is Safford Regional Airport (SAD), which is located 26 miles (41 kilometers) WSW of CFT.
- The furthest airport from Greenlee County Airport (CFT) is Sir Gaëtan Duval Airport (RRG), which is located 11,416 miles (18,373 kilometers) away in Rodrigues Island, Mauritius.
| Rank | Distance & Direction | Airport Name & IATA Code | Airport Location | Further Actions |
| 1 | 1.99 miles (3.20 km) NNE | Cessna Aircraft Field (CEA) | Wichita, Kansas, United States |     |
| 2 | 5.70 miles (9.17 km) NNE | Beech Factory Airport (BEC) | Wichita, Kansas, United States | |
| 3 | 9.26 miles (14.91 km) WNW | Wichita Mid-Continent Airport (ICT) | Wichita, Kansas, United States | |
| 4 | 26.71 miles (42.99 km) ENE | Captain Jack Thomas/El Dorado Airport (EDK) | El Dorado, Kansas, United States | |
| 5 | 30.08 miles (48.40 km) N | Newton City-County Airport (EWK) | Newton, Kansas, United States | |
| 6 | 33.84 miles (54.45 km) SSE | Strother Field (WLD) | Winfield/Arkansas City, Kansas, United States | |
| 7 | 44.53 miles (71.66 km) NW | Hutchinson Municipal Airport (HUT) | Hutchinson, Kansas, United States | |
| 8 | 54.95 miles (88.43 km) SW | Anthony Municipal Airport (ANY) | Anthony, Kansas, United States | |
| 9 | 57.22 miles (92.09 km) S | Earl Henry Airport (BWL) | Blackwell, Oklahoma, United States | |
| 10 | 62.26 miles (100.19 km) S | Ponca City Regional Airport (PNC) | Ponca City, Oklahoma, United States | |
| 11 | 76.37 miles (122.90 km) NE | Emporia Municipal Airport (EMP) | Emporia, Kansas, United States | |
| 12 | 77.29 miles (124.39 km) SW | Kegelman Air Force Auxiliary Field (CKA) | Cherokee, Oklahoma, United States | |
| 13 | 81.12 miles (130.55 km) W | Pratt Regional Airport (PTT) | Pratt, Kansas, United States | |
| 14 | 83.33 miles (134.11 km) NNW | Salina Regional Airport (SLN) | Salina, Kansas, United States | |
| 15 | 87.81 miles (141.32 km) ESE | Independence Municipal Airport (IDP) | Independence, Kansas, United States | |
| Rank | Distance & Direction | Airport Name & IATA Code | Airport Location | Further Actions |
| 1 | 10,740.35 miles (17,284.87 km) SE | Sir Gaëtan Duval Airport (RRG) | Rodrigues Island, Mauritius | |
| 2 | 10,613.71 miles (17,081.06 km) W | Margaret River Airport (MGV) | Margaret River, Western Australia, Australia | |
| 3 | 10,592.19 miles (17,046.44 km) W | Busselton Regional Airport (BQB) | Busselton, Western Australia, Australia | |
| 4 | 10,570.38 miles (17,011.34 km) W | Bunbury Airport (BUY) | Bunbury, Western Australia, Australia | |
| 5 | 10,563.66 miles (17,000.52 km) W | Manjimup Airport (MJP) | Manjimup, Western Australia, Australia | |
| 6 | 10,545.86 miles (16,971.87 km) W | Rottnest Airport (RTS) | Rottnest Island, Western Australia, Australia | |
| 7 | 10,529.43 miles (16,945.43 km) W | Jandakot Airport (JAD) | Jandakot, Western Australia, Australia | |
| 8 | 10,527.19 miles (16,941.83 km) W | Jurien Bay Airport (JUR) | Jurien Bay, Western Australia, Australia | |
| 9 | 10,523.83 miles (16,936.42 km) ESE | Sir Seewoosagur Ramgoolam International Airport (MRU) | Plaisance, Mauritius | |
| 10 | 10,520.84 miles (16,931.61 km) W | Perth Airport (PER) | Perth, Western Australia, Australia | |
| 11 | 10,501.35 miles (16,900.25 km) W | Geraldton Airport (GET) | Geraldton, Western Australia, Australia | |
| 12 | 10,489.96 miles (16,881.92 km) WSW | Kalbarri Airport (KAX) | Kalbarri, Western Australia, Australia | |
| 13 | 10,485.79 miles (16,875.19 km) W | Albany Airport (ALH) | Albany, Western Australia, Australia | |
| 14 | 10,475.47 miles (16,858.60 km) SSW | Cocos (Keeling) Island Airport (CCK) | Cocos Islands, Australia | |
| 15 | 10,469.15 miles (16,848.42 km) W | Katanning Airport (KNI) | Katanning, Western Australia, Australia | |
| Rank | Distance & Direction | Airport Name & IATA Code | Airport Location | Further Actions |
| 1 | 25.61 miles (41.22 km) WSW | Safford Regional Airport (SAD) | Safford, Arizona, United States | |
| 2 | 65.13 miles (104.82 km) ESE | Grant County Airport (SVC) | Silver City, New Mexico, United States | |
| 3 | 74.00 miles (119.09 km) NW | Whiteriver Airport (WTR) | Whiteriver, Arizona, United States | |
| 4 | 99.14 miles (159.56 km) ESE | Deming Municipal AirportDeming Army Airfield (DMN) | Deming, New Mexico, United States | |
| 5 | 101.32 miles (163.05 km) NNW | Show Low Regional Airport (SOW) | Show Low, Arizona, United States | |
| 6 | 105.34 miles (169.53 km) SSW | Bisbee Douglas International Airport (DUG) | Bisbee/Douglas, Arizona, United States | |
| 7 | 108.33 miles (174.34 km) N | St. Johns Industrial Air Park (SJN) | St. Johns, Arizona, United States | |
| 8 | 111.64 miles (179.66 km) WSW | Davis–Monthan Air Force Base (DMA) | Tucson, Arizona, United States | |
| 9 | 112.88 miles (181.66 km) S | Douglas Municipal Airport (DGL) | Douglas, Arizona, United States | |
| 10 | 113.91 miles (183.32 km) E | Truth or Consequences Municipal Airport (TCS) | Truth or Consequences, New Mexico, United States | |
| 11 | 115.43 miles (185.77 km) SW | Sierra Vista Municipal Airport (FHU) | Fort Huachuca, Sierra Vista, Arizona, United States | |
| 12 | 115.67 miles (186.15 km) NNW | Taylor Airport (TYZ) | Taylor, Arizona, United States | |
| 13 | 116.32 miles (187.19 km) WSW | Tucson International Airport (TUS) | Tucson, Arizona, United States | |
| 14 | 116.87 miles (188.09 km) SSW | Bisbee Municipal Airport (BSQ) | Bisbee, Arizona, United States | |
| 15 | 120.84 miles (194.47 km) SE | Columbus Municipal Airport (CUS) | Columbus, New Mexico, United States | |
| Rank | Distance & Direction | Airport Name & IATA Code | Airport Location | Further Actions |
| 1 | 11,416.24 miles (18,372.62 km) SSE | Sir Gaëtan Duval Airport (RRG) | Rodrigues Island, Mauritius | |
| 2 | 11,254.23 miles (18,111.88 km) SE | Sir Seewoosagur Ramgoolam International Airport (MRU) | Plaisance, Mauritius | |
| 3 | 11,199.06 miles (18,023.10 km) SE | Pierrefonds Airport (ZSE) | Saint-Pierre, Réunion | |
| 4 | 11,182.43 miles (17,996.34 km) SE | Roland Garros Airport (RUN) | St Denis, Réunion, France | |
| 5 | 10,900.48 miles (17,542.58 km) ESE | Tôlanaro Airport (FTU) | Tôlanaro, Madagascar | |
| 6 | 10,840.94 miles (17,446.77 km) ESE | Mananjary Airport (MNJ) | Mananjary, Madagascar | |
| 7 | 10,784.24 miles (17,355.51 km) ESE | Fianarantsoa Airport (WFI) | Fianarantsoa, Madagascar | |
| 8 | 10,765.10 miles (17,324.71 km) ESE | Ampanihy Airport (AMP) | Ampanihy, Madagascar | |
| 9 | 10,760.17 miles (17,316.77 km) ESE | Toamasino Airport (TMM) | Toamasina, Madagascar | |
| 10 | 10,732.80 miles (17,272.73 km) SE | Sainte Marie Airport (SMS) | Île Sainte-Marie, Madagascar | |
| 11 | 10,695.22 miles (17,212.25 km) ESE | Ivato International Airport (TNR) | Antananarivo, Madagascar | |
| 12 | 10,652.33 miles (17,143.21 km) SE | Antsirabato Airport (ANM) | Antalaha, Madagascar | |
| 13 | 10,632.15 miles (17,110.75 km) ESE | Manja Airport (MJA) | Manja, Menabe, Madagascar | |
| 14 | 10,624.55 miles (17,098.52 km) SE | Mandritsara Airport (WMA) | Mandritsara, Madagascar | |
| 15 | 10,621.90 miles (17,094.24 km) ESE | Miandrivazo Airport (ZVA) | Miandrivazo, Madagascar | |