Nonstop flight route between Wichita, Kansas, United States and Fillmore, Utah, United States:
Departure Airport:
(37°37'23"N by 97°16'1"W)
Arrival Airport:
(38°57'29"N by 112°21'47"W)
Distance from IAB to FIL:
822.87 miles (1,324.27 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 Fillmore Municipal Airport (FIL), Fillmore, Utah, United States would travel a Great Circle distance of 823 miles (or 1,324 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 Fillmore Municipal Airport, the route shown on this map most likely still appears to be a straight line.
Departure Airport Information:
| IATA / ICAO Codes: | IAB / KIAB |
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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: | FIL / KFOM |
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| Location: | Fillmore, Utah, United States |
| GPS Coordinates: | 38°57'29"N by 112°21'47"W |
| Area Served: | Fillmore, Utah |
| Operator/Owner: | City of Fillmore |
| Airport Type: | Public |
| Elevation: | 4985 feet (1,519 meters) |
| # of Runways: | 1 |
| View all routes: | Routes from FIL |
| More Information: | FIL Maps & Info |
Facts about McConnell Air Force Base Wichita Army Airfield (IAB):
- The Air Force was not the sole occupant during this period.
- 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.
- 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.
- On 6 October 1941, the unit was ordered to extended active duty and remained an integral part of the United States Army Air Corps until 6 October 1945, with duty assignments in Tennessee and Okinawa.
- On 15 November the field was officially transferred to the District Engineer, Seventh Service Command at Omaha, Nebraska who assumed jurisdiction over the field, pending disposition, while the 4156th AAF Base Unit was discontinued on the same day.
- In addition to being known as "McConnell Air Force Base Wichita Army Airfield", another name for IAB is "McConnell AFB".
- 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.
Facts about Fillmore Municipal Airport (FIL):
- Because of Fillmore Municipal Airport's high elevation of 4,985 feet, planes must typically fly at a faster airspeed in order to takeoff or land at FIL. Combined with a high temperature, this could make FIL a "Hot & High" airport, where the air density is lower than it would otherwise be at sea level.
- The closest airport to Fillmore Municipal Airport (FIL) is Salina-Gunnison Airport (SBO), which is located 29 miles (46 kilometers) E of FIL.
- Fillmore Municipal Airport (FIL) currently has only 1 runway.
- The furthest airport from Fillmore Municipal Airport (FIL) is Sir Gaëtan Duval Airport (RRG), which is located 11,086 miles (17,841 kilometers) away in Rodrigues Island, Mauritius.
- In addition to being known as "Fillmore Municipal Airport", another name for FIL is "FOM".
| 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 | 28.60 miles (46.03 km) E | Salina-Gunnison Airport (SBO) | Salina, Utah, United States | |
| 2 | 30.20 miles (48.61 km) NNW | Delta Municipal Airport (DTA) | Delta, Utah, United States | |
| 3 | 61.61 miles (99.15 km) NE | Mount Pleasant Airport (MSD) | Mount Pleasant, Utah, United States | |
| 4 | 76.90 miles (123.76 km) S | Panguitch Municipal Airport (PNU) | Panguitch, Utah, United States | |
| 5 | 87.29 miles (140.47 km) S | Bryce Canyon Airport (BCE) | Bryce Canyon, Utah, United States | |
| 6 | 91.06 miles (146.55 km) NNW | Michael Army AirfieldDugway Army Airfield (DPG) | Dugway Proving Ground, Utah, United States | |
| 7 | 93.56 miles (150.56 km) NNE | Provo Municipal Airport (PVU) | Provo, Utah, United States | |
| 8 | 95.58 miles (153.83 km) SSW | Cedar City Regional Airport (CDC) | Cedar City, Utah, United States | |
| 9 | 128.10 miles (206.15 km) N | Salt Lake City International Airport (SLC) | Salt Lake City, Utah, United States | |
| 10 | 132.41 miles (213.09 km) SE | Bullfrog Basin Airport (BFG) | Glen Canyon, Utah, United States | |
| 11 | 134.07 miles (215.76 km) N | Skypark Airport (BTF) | Bountiful, Utah, United States | |
| 12 | 134.83 miles (216.99 km) S | Kanab Municipal Airport (KNB) | Kanab, Utah, United States | |
| 13 | 134.94 miles (217.16 km) W | Ely Airport (ELY) | Ely, Nevada, United States | |
| 14 | 141.03 miles (226.97 km) E | Canyonlands Field (CNY) | Moab, Utah, United States | |
| 15 | 145.36 miles (233.94 km) SSW | St. George Municipal Airport (relocated 2011) (SGU) | St. George, Utah, United States | |
| Rank | Distance & Direction | Airport Name & IATA Code | Airport Location | Further Actions |
| 1 | 11,085.86 miles (17,840.92 km) SSE | Sir Gaëtan Duval Airport (RRG) | Rodrigues Island, Mauritius | |
| 2 | 11,026.36 miles (17,745.16 km) SSE | Sir Seewoosagur Ramgoolam International Airport (MRU) | Plaisance, Mauritius | |
| 3 | 11,019.67 miles (17,734.39 km) SE | Pierrefonds Airport (ZSE) | Saint-Pierre, Réunion | |
| 4 | 10,995.96 miles (17,696.24 km) SSE | Roland Garros Airport (RUN) | St Denis, Réunion, France | |
| 5 | 10,896.26 miles (17,535.79 km) ESE | Tôlanaro Airport (FTU) | Tôlanaro, Madagascar | |
| 6 | 10,778.09 miles (17,345.61 km) ESE | Ampanihy Airport (AMP) | Ampanihy, Madagascar | |
| 7 | 10,760.77 miles (17,317.74 km) SE | Mananjary Airport (MNJ) | Mananjary, Madagascar | |
| 8 | 10,722.39 miles (17,255.98 km) SE | Fianarantsoa Airport (WFI) | Fianarantsoa, Madagascar | |
| 9 | 10,627.56 miles (17,103.35 km) SE | Toamasino Airport (TMM) | Toamasina, Madagascar | |
| 10 | 10,600.74 miles (17,060.19 km) SE | Manja Airport (MJA) | Manja, Menabe, Madagascar | |
| 11 | 10,594.34 miles (17,049.89 km) SE | Ivato International Airport (TNR) | Antananarivo, Madagascar | |
| 12 | 10,587.96 miles (17,039.63 km) ESE | Andavadoaka Airport (DVD) | Andavadoaka, Toliara province, Atsimo-Andrefana region, Madagascar | |
| 13 | 10,583.51 miles (17,032.47 km) SE | Sainte Marie Airport (SMS) | Île Sainte-Marie, Madagascar | |
| 14 | 10,575.32 miles (17,019.29 km) ESE | Morombe Airport (MXM) | Morombe, Madagascar | |
| 15 | 10,553.87 miles (16,984.76 km) SE | Miandrivazo Airport (ZVA) | Miandrivazo, Madagascar | |