Nonstop flight route between Wichita, Kansas, United States and Mfuwe, Eastern Province, Zambia:
Departure Airport:
(37°37'23"N by 97°16'1"W)
Arrival Airport:
(13°15'30"S by 31°56'11"E)
Distance from IAB to MFU:
8,902.74 miles (14,327.54 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 Mfuwe Airport (MFU), Mfuwe, Eastern Province, Zambia would travel a Great Circle distance of 8,903 miles (or 14,328 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 McConnell Air Force Base Wichita Army Airfield and Mfuwe Airport, the route shown on this map most likely appears curved because of this reason.
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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: | MFU / FLMF |
| Airport Name: | Mfuwe Airport |
| Location: | Mfuwe, Eastern Province, Zambia |
| GPS Coordinates: | 13°15'30"S by 31°56'11"E |
| Area Served: | Mfuwe, Zambia |
| Airport Type: | Public / Military |
| Elevation: | 1853 feet (565 meters) |
| # of Runways: | 1 |
| View all routes: | Routes from MFU |
| More Information: | MFU Maps & Info |
Facts about McConnell Air Force Base Wichita Army Airfield (IAB):
- The mission of the 23 TFW at McConnell was to provide training for F-105 pilots prior to their deployment to Southeast Asia.
- McConnell's history began in October 1924, when the city of Wichita hosted more than 100,000 people for the National Air Congress.
- 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".
- A lease between the federal government and the city was concluded and on 1 March 1942, the AAF Materiel Center, Midwestern Procurement District was established at Wichita Army Airfield.
- 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.
- Up to 1 April 1952 the activity at Wichita Municipal Airport was under the jurisdiction of the Flying Training Air Force.
- 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.
Facts about Mfuwe Airport (MFU):
- The closest airport to Mfuwe Airport (MFU) is Chipata Airport (CIP), which is located 48 miles (78 kilometers) ESE of MFU.
- The furthest airport from Mfuwe Airport (MFU) is Hilo International Airport (ITO), which is located 11,794 miles (18,981 kilometers) away in Hilo, Hawaii, United States.
- Mfuwe Airport (MFU) currently has only 1 runway.
| 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 | 48.34 miles (77.79 km) ESE | Chipata Airport (CIP) | Chipata, Zambia | |
| 2 | 104.45 miles (168.09 km) E | Kasungu Airport (KBQ) | Kasungu, Malawi | |
| 3 | 129.21 miles (207.95 km) ESE | Lilongwe International Airport Kamuzu International Airport (LLW) | Lilongwe, Malawi | |
| 4 | 181.11 miles (291.47 km) ESE | Salima Airport (LMB) | Salima, Malawi | |
| 5 | 187.95 miles (302.47 km) NE | Mzuzu Airport (ZZU) | Mzuzu, Malawi | |
| 6 | 208.23 miles (335.12 km) ESE | Monkey Bay Airport (MYZ) | Monkey Bay, Malawi | |
| 7 | 217.08 miles (349.36 km) NNW | Kasama Airport (KAA) | Kasama, Zambia | |
| 8 | 221.18 miles (355.95 km) W | Ndola Airport (NLA) | Ndola, Zambia | |
| 9 | 223.94 miles (360.40 km) E | Lichinga Airport (VXC) | Lichinga, Mozambique | |
| 10 | 225.12 miles (362.30 km) NE | Chelinda Airport (CEH) | Chelinda, Malawi | |
| 11 | 226.39 miles (364.33 km) ESE | Club Makokola Airport (CMK) | Club Makokola, Malawi | |
| 12 | 227.44 miles (366.02 km) SSE | Chingozi Airport (TCV) | Tete, Mozambique | |
| 13 | 227.44 miles (366.02 km) SSE | Chingozi Airport (TET) | Tete, Mozambique | |
| 14 | 253.33 miles (407.69 km) NW | Mansa Airport (MNS) | Mansa, Luapula Province, Zambia | |
| 15 | 256.04 miles (412.06 km) W | Southdowns Airport (KIW) | Kitwe, Zambia | |
| Rank | Distance & Direction | Airport Name & IATA Code | Airport Location | Further Actions |
| 1 | 11,794.03 miles (18,980.60 km) NE | Hilo International Airport (ITO) | Hilo, Hawaii, United States | |
| 2 | 11,756.12 miles (18,919.59 km) NE | Pōhakuloa Training Area (BSF) | Camp Pohakuloa, Hawaii, United States | |
| 3 | 11,751.16 miles (18,911.62 km) NE | Waimea-Kohala Airport (MUE) | Kamuela, Hawaii, United States | |
| 4 | 11,744.21 miles (18,900.42 km) NE | Kona International Airport at Keāhole (KOA) | Kailua / Kona, Hawaii, United States | |
| 5 | 11,729.73 miles (18,877.12 km) NE | Upolu Airport (UPP) | Hawi, Hawaii, United States | |
| 6 | 11,697.51 miles (18,825.28 km) NE | Hana Airport (HNM) | Hana, Hawaii, United States | |
| 7 | 11,672.99 miles (18,785.82 km) NE | Kahului Airport (OGG) | Kahului, Hawaii, United States | |
| 8 | 11,658.39 miles (18,762.32 km) NE | Kapalua Airport (JHM) | Lahaina, Hawaii, United States | |
| 9 | 11,652.86 miles (18,753.42 km) NE | Lanai Airport (LNY) | Lanai City, Hawaii, United States | |
| 10 | 11,632.53 miles (18,720.69 km) NE | Kalaupapa Airport (LUP) | Kalaupapa, Hawaii, United States | |
| 11 | 11,629.25 miles (18,715.42 km) NE | Molokai Airport (MKK) | Kaunakakai, Hawaii, United States | |
| 12 | 11,581.13 miles (18,637.98 km) NE | Honolulu International Airport (HNL) | Honolulu, Hawaii, United States | |
| 13 | 11,581.13 miles (18,637.98 km) NE | Hickam Field (HIK) | Honolulu, Hawaii, United States | |
| 14 | 11,574.21 miles (18,626.84 km) NE | Kalaeloa Airport (NAX) | Kapolei, Hawaii, United States | |
| 15 | 11,568.04 miles (18,616.91 km) NE | Wheeler AAF (HHI) | Wahiawa, Hawaii, United States | |