Nonstop flight route between Jacksonville, Illinois, United States and Chimoio, Mozambique:
Departure Airport:
(30°25'12"N by 81°38'24"W)
Arrival Airport:
(19°8'54"S by 33°25'45"E)
Distance from IJX to VPY:
8,342.84 miles (13,426.46 km)
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About this route:
A direct, nonstop flight between Imeson FieldJacksonville Army AirfieldNaval Auxiliary Air Station Jacksonville #1 (IJX), Jacksonville, Illinois, United States and Chimoio Airport (VPY), Chimoio, Mozambique would travel a Great Circle distance of 8,343 miles (or 13,426 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 Imeson FieldJacksonville Army AirfieldNaval Auxiliary Air Station Jacksonville #1 and Chimoio 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 Imeson FieldJacksonville Army AirfieldNaval Auxiliary Air Station Jacksonville #1 and Chimoio Airport. You'll see that it will travel the same route of the red line on this map!
Departure Airport Information:
| IATA / ICAO Codes: | IJX / KIJX |
| Airport Name: | Imeson FieldJacksonville Army AirfieldNaval Auxiliary Air Station Jacksonville #1 |
| Location: | Jacksonville, Illinois, United States |
| GPS Coordinates: | 30°25'12"N by 81°38'24"W |
| Elevation: | 20 feet (6 meters) |
| View all routes: | Routes from IJX |
| More Information: | IJX Maps & Info |
Arrival Airport Information:
| IATA / ICAO Codes: | VPY / FQCH |
| Airport Name: | Chimoio Airport |
| Location: | Chimoio, Mozambique |
| GPS Coordinates: | 19°8'54"S by 33°25'45"E |
| Area Served: | Chimoio |
| Elevation: | 2287 feet (697 meters) |
| # of Runways: | 1 |
| View all routes: | Routes from VPY |
| More Information: | VPY Maps & Info |
Facts about Imeson FieldJacksonville Army AirfieldNaval Auxiliary Air Station Jacksonville #1 (IJX):
- The largest airliner scheduled to Imeson was the McDonnell Douglas DC-8-61 flown by Delta Air Lines.
- Because of Imeson FieldJacksonville Army AirfieldNaval Auxiliary Air Station Jacksonville #1's relatively low elevation of 20 feet, planes can take off or land at Imeson FieldJacksonville Army AirfieldNaval Auxiliary Air Station Jacksonville #1 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.
- Jacksonville Municipal Airport Number One opened on October 11, 1927.
- The furthest airport from Imeson FieldJacksonville Army AirfieldNaval Auxiliary Air Station Jacksonville #1 (IJX) is Shark Bay Airport (MJK), which is located 11,460 miles (18,442 kilometers) away in Monkey Mia, Western Australia, Australia.
- The southeastern portion of Runway 30 has been reused as Imeson Park Boulevard.
- The antisubmarine mission was turned over to the United States Navy in mid-1943, and Naval Auxiliary Air Station Jacksonville began to operate Consolidated PB4Y-1 long range bombers from Jacksonville AAF equipped with antisubmarine equipment.
- The closest airport to Imeson FieldJacksonville Army AirfieldNaval Auxiliary Air Station Jacksonville #1 (IJX) is Jacksonville International Airport (JAX), which is located only 6 miles (9 kilometers) NNW of IJX.
- Local pilot Laurie Yonge offered airplane rides from the beaches.
- Airport diagrams for 1955 and 1968
Facts about Chimoio Airport (VPY):
- The furthest airport from Chimoio Airport (VPY) is Hilo International Airport (ITO), which is located 11,883 miles (19,124 kilometers) away in Hilo, Hawaii, United States.
- The closest airport to Chimoio Airport (VPY) is Mutare Airport (UTA), which is located 53 miles (86 kilometers) W of VPY.
- Chimoio Airport (VPY) currently has only 1 runway.
Map of Nearest Airports to Imeson FieldJacksonville Army AirfieldNaval Auxiliary Air Station Jacksonville #1:
List of Nearest Airports to Imeson FieldJacksonville Army AirfieldNaval Auxiliary Air Station Jacksonville #1:
| Rank | Distance & Direction | Airport Name & IATA Code | Airport Location | Further Actions |
| 1 | 5.86 miles (9.43 km) NNW | Jacksonville International Airport (JAX) | Jacksonville, Florida, United States |     |
| 2 | 9.45 miles (15.22 km) SE | Jacksonville Executive at Craig Airport (CRG) | Jacksonville, Florida, United States | |
| 3 | 12.95 miles (20.85 km) S | NAS Jacksonville (NIP) | Jacksonville, Florida, United States | |
| 4 | 13.04 miles (20.99 km) E | Naval Station Mayport (NRB) | Mayport, Florida, United States | |
| 5 | 36.54 miles (58.81 km) SSE | Northeast Florida Regional Airport (UST) | St. Augustine, Florida, United States | |
| 6 | 52.68 miles (84.78 km) NNE | Malcolm McKinnon Airport (SSI) | Brunswick, Georgia, United States | |
| 7 | 58.26 miles (93.76 km) WSW | Lake City Gateway Airport (LCQ) | Lake City, Florida, United States | |
| 8 | 58.87 miles (94.74 km) N | Brunswick Golden Isles Airport (BQK) | Brunswick, Georgia, United States | |
| 9 | 63.02 miles (101.41 km) SW | Gainesville Regional Airport (GNV) | Gainesville, Florida, United States | |
| 10 | 72.74 miles (117.07 km) NW | Waycross-Ware County AirportWaycross Army Airfield (AYS) | Waycross, Georgia, United States | |
| 11 | 92.15 miles (148.30 km) SSE | Daytona Beach International Airport (DAB) | Daytona Beach, Florida, United States | |
| 12 | 93.04 miles (149.73 km) SSW | Ocala International Airport (OCF) | Ocala, Florida, United States | |
| 13 | 99.72 miles (160.48 km) WNW | Moody Air Force Base (VAD) | Valdosta, Georgia, United States | |
| 14 | 100.45 miles (161.66 km) WNW | Valdosta Regional AirportValdosta Army Auxiliary Airfield (VLD) | Valdosta, Georgia, United States | |
| 15 | 101.61 miles (163.53 km) N | MidCoast Regional Airport at Wright Army Airfield (LIY) | Fort Stewart, Hinesville, Georgia, United States | |
Map of Furthest Airports from Imeson FieldJacksonville Army AirfieldNaval Auxiliary Air Station Jacksonville #1:
List of Furthest Airports from Imeson FieldJacksonville Army AirfieldNaval Auxiliary Air Station Jacksonville #1:
| Rank | Distance & Direction | Airport Name & IATA Code | Airport Location | Further Actions |
| 1 | 11,459.51 miles (18,442.24 km) WSW | Shark Bay Airport (MJK) | Monkey Mia, Western Australia, Australia | |
| 2 | 11,459.04 miles (18,441.49 km) W | Kalbarri Airport (KAX) | Kalbarri, Western Australia, Australia | |
| 3 | 11,449.27 miles (18,425.76 km) W | Geraldton Airport (GET) | Geraldton, Western Australia, Australia | |
| 4 | 11,442.36 miles (18,414.65 km) W | Jurien Bay Airport (JUR) | Jurien Bay, Western Australia, Australia | |
| 5 | 11,429.50 miles (18,393.96 km) WSW | Margaret River Airport (MGV) | Margaret River, Western Australia, Australia | |
| 6 | 11,425.68 miles (18,387.81 km) WSW | Carnarvon Airport (CVQ) | Carnarvon, Western Australia, Australia | |
| 7 | 11,416.81 miles (18,373.53 km) W | Rottnest Airport (RTS) | Rottnest Island, Western Australia, Australia | |
| 8 | 11,415.01 miles (18,370.62 km) WSW | Busselton Regional Airport (BQB) | Busselton, Western Australia, Australia | |
| 9 | 11,401.95 miles (18,349.62 km) WSW | Bunbury Airport (BUY) | Bunbury, Western Australia, Australia | |
| 10 | 11,396.77 miles (18,341.28 km) W | Mullewa Airport (MXU) | Mullewa, Western Australia, Australia | |
| 11 | 11,396.64 miles (18,341.07 km) W | Jandakot Airport (JAD) | Jandakot, Western Australia, Australia | |
| 12 | 11,391.89 miles (18,333.42 km) W | Perth Airport (PER) | Perth, Western Australia, Australia | |
| 13 | 11,375.70 miles (18,307.36 km) W | Morawa Airport (MWB) | Morawa, Western Australia, Australia | |
| 14 | 11,367.00 miles (18,293.36 km) WSW | Manjimup Airport (MJP) | Manjimup, Western Australia, Australia | |
| 15 | 11,312.31 miles (18,205.35 km) WSW | RAAF Learmonth (LEA) | Exmouth, Western Australia, Australia | |
| Rank | Distance & Direction | Airport Name & IATA Code | Airport Location | Further Actions |
| 1 | 53.40 miles (85.94 km) W | Mutare Airport (UTA) | Mutare, Zimbabwe | |
| 2 | 89.73 miles (144.41 km) SW | Chipinge Airport (CHJ) | Chipinge, Zimbabwe | |
| 3 | 106.19 miles (170.90 km) ESE | Beira Airport (BEW) | Beira, Mozambique | |
| 4 | 174.61 miles (281.01 km) WNW | Harare International Airport (HRE) | Harare, Zimbabwe | |
| 5 | 175.86 miles (283.01 km) SW | Buffalo Range Airport (BFO) | Chiredzi, Zimbabwe | |
| 6 | 178.64 miles (287.49 km) WSW | Masvingo Airport (MVZ) | Masvingo, Zimbabwe | |
| 7 | 210.54 miles (338.83 km) N | Chingozi Airport (TCV) | Tete, Mozambique | |
| 8 | 210.54 miles (338.83 km) N | Chingozi Airport (TET) | Tete, Mozambique | |
| 9 | 211.87 miles (340.97 km) SE | Bazaruto Island Airport (BZB) | Bazaruto Island, Mozambique | |
| 10 | 220.01 miles (354.08 km) SE | Indigo Bay Lodge Airport (IBL) | Bazaruto Island, Mozambique | |
| 11 | 227.64 miles (366.35 km) SE | Benguerra Island Airport (BCW) | Benguera Island, Mozambique | |
| 12 | 232.73 miles (374.55 km) SSE | Vilankulo Airport (VNX) | Vilanculos, Mozambique | |
| 13 | 233.47 miles (375.74 km) W | Gweru-Thornhill Air Base (GWE) | Gweru, Zimbabwe | |
| 14 | 243.01 miles (391.09 km) ENE | Quelimane Airport (UEL) | Quelimane, Mozambique | |
| 15 | 260.46 miles (419.17 km) NNE | Chileka International Airport (BLZ) | Blantyre, Malawi | |
| Rank | Distance & Direction | Airport Name & IATA Code | Airport Location | Further Actions |
| 1 | 11,883.08 miles (19,123.92 km) E | Hilo International Airport (ITO) | Hilo, Hawaii, United States | |
| 2 | 11,841.72 miles (19,057.36 km) E | Waimea-Kohala Airport (MUE) | Kamuela, Hawaii, United States | |
| 3 | 11,839.25 miles (19,053.38 km) E | Pōhakuloa Training Area (BSF) | Camp Pohakuloa, Hawaii, United States | |
| 4 | 11,827.75 miles (19,034.87 km) E | Upolu Airport (UPP) | Hawi, Hawaii, United States | |
| 5 | 11,818.23 miles (19,019.55 km) E | Kona International Airport at Keāhole (KOA) | Kailua / Kona, Hawaii, United States | |
| 6 | 11,813.19 miles (19,011.44 km) ENE | Hana Airport (HNM) | Hana, Hawaii, United States | |
| 7 | 11,785.54 miles (18,966.94 km) ENE | Kahului Airport (OGG) | Kahului, Hawaii, United States | |
| 8 | 11,769.39 miles (18,940.95 km) ENE | Kapalua Airport (JHM) | Lahaina, Hawaii, United States | |
| 9 | 11,753.40 miles (18,915.22 km) ENE | Lanai Airport (LNY) | Lanai City, Hawaii, United States | |
| 10 | 11,747.43 miles (18,905.61 km) ENE | Kalaupapa Airport (LUP) | Kalaupapa, Hawaii, United States | |
| 11 | 11,740.33 miles (18,894.18 km) ENE | Molokai Airport (MKK) | Kaunakakai, Hawaii, United States | |
| 12 | 11,685.96 miles (18,806.68 km) ENE | Honolulu International Airport (HNL) | Honolulu, Hawaii, United States | |
| 13 | 11,685.96 miles (18,806.68 km) ENE | Hickam Field (HIK) | Honolulu, Hawaii, United States | |
| 14 | 11,676.70 miles (18,791.78 km) ENE | Kalaeloa Airport (NAX) | Kapolei, Hawaii, United States | |
| 15 | 11,676.56 miles (18,791.56 km) ENE | Wheeler AAF (HHI) | Wahiawa, Hawaii, United States | |