Nonstop flight route between Kilimanjaro, Tanzania and Las Vegas, Nevada, United States:
Departure Airport:
(3°25'45"S by 37°4'27"E)
Arrival Airport:
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(36°14'57"N by 114°59'45"W)
Distance from JRO to LSV:
9,555.48 miles (15,378.01 km)
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About this route:
A direct, nonstop flight between Kilimanjaro International Airport (JRO), Kilimanjaro, Tanzania and Nellis Air Force BaseLas Vegas Air Force Base (1948) Las Vegas Army Airfield (1941)[1] McCarren Field (c. 1935)[2] (LSV), Las Vegas, Nevada, United States would travel a Great Circle distance of 9,555 miles (or 15,378 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 Kilimanjaro International Airport and Nellis Air Force BaseLas Vegas Air Force Base (1948) Las Vegas Army Airfield (1941)[1] McCarren Field (c. 1935)[2], 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 Kilimanjaro International Airport and Nellis Air Force BaseLas Vegas Air Force Base (1948) Las Vegas Army Airfield (1941)[1] McCarren Field (c. 1935)[2]. You'll see that it will travel the same route of the red line on this map!
Departure Airport Information:
| IATA / ICAO Codes: | JRO / HTKJ |
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| Location: | Kilimanjaro, Tanzania |
| GPS Coordinates: | 3°25'45"S by 37°4'27"E |
| Area Served: | Arusha and Moshi |
| Airport Type: | Public |
| Elevation: | 2932 feet (894 meters) |
| # of Runways: | 1 |
| View all routes: | Routes from JRO |
| More Information: | JRO Maps & Info |
Arrival Airport Information:
| IATA / ICAO Codes: | LSV / KLSV |
| Airport Names: |
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| Location: | Las Vegas, Nevada, United States |
| GPS Coordinates: | 36°14'57"N by 114°59'45"W |
| View all routes: | Routes from LSV |
| More Information: | LSV Maps & Info |
Facts about Kilimanjaro International Airport (JRO):
- Kilimanjaro International Airport handled 66,514 passengers last year.
- Kilimanjaro International Airport (JRO) currently has only 1 runway.
- Many international visitors also go to national parks in Tanzania, to the Indian Ocean coast, to islands such as Zanzibar, and to Lake Victoria, reflected in the routes of connecting flights.
- The furthest airport from Kilimanjaro International Airport (JRO) is Atuona Airport (AUQ), which is located 11,486 miles (18,485 kilometers) away in Atuona, Marquesas Islands, French Polynesia.
- The closest airport to Kilimanjaro International Airport (JRO) is Moshi Airport (QSI), which is located only 18 miles (29 kilometers) ENE of JRO.
- Kilimanjaro International Airport is an international airport in northern Tanzania that serves the cities of Arusha and Moshi.
- In addition to being known as "Kilimanjaro International Airport", another name for JRO is "Uwanja wa Ndege wa Kimataifa wa Kilimanjaro".
Facts about Nellis Air Force BaseLas Vegas Air Force Base (1948) Las Vegas Army Airfield (1941)[1] McCarren Field (c. 1935)[2] (LSV):
- The closest airport to Nellis Air Force BaseLas Vegas Air Force Base (1948) Las Vegas Army Airfield (1941)[1] McCarren Field (c. 1935)[2] (LSV) is North Las Vegas Airport (VGT), which is located only 11 miles (18 kilometers) WSW of LSV.
- The furthest airport from Nellis Air Force BaseLas Vegas Air Force Base (1948) Las Vegas Army Airfield (1941)[1] McCarren Field (c. 1935)[2] (LSV) is Sir Gaëtan Duval Airport (RRG), which is located 11,293 miles (18,174 kilometers) away in Rodrigues Island, Mauritius.
- The FWC supervised Red Flag operational training and other continuing air exercises, such as Green Flag and Silver Flag Alpha.
- "Nellis AFB complex" refers to a group of southern Nevada military areas that are predominantly USAF and Bureau of Land Management areas outside of the base.
- Nellis AFB transferred to Tactical Air Command on 1 February 1958, and the Nellis mission transitioned from initial aircraft qualification and gunnery training to advanced, graduate-level weapons training.
- Nellis Area I has the airfield, recreation and shopping facilities, dormitories/temporary lodging, some family housing, "and most of the command and support structures", e.g., Suter Hall for Red Flag.
- In addition to being known as "Nellis Air Force BaseLas Vegas Air Force Base (1948) Las Vegas Army Airfield (1941)[1] McCarren Field (c. 1935)[2]", another name for LSV is "Nellis AFB (military installation)".
- Nellis Air Force Base was named on 30 April 1950, and the 20 May 1950 dedication was attended by Lieutenant Nellis' family.
| Rank | Distance & Direction | Airport Name & IATA Code | Airport Location | Further Actions |
| 1 | 17.92 miles (28.84 km) ENE | Moshi Airport (QSI) | Moshi, Tanzania |     |
| 2 | 31.51 miles (50.71 km) W | Arusha Airport (ARK) | Arusha, Tanzania | |
| 3 | 55.72 miles (89.68 km) NNE | Amboseli Airport (ASV) | Amboseli, Kenya | |
| 4 | 78.05 miles (125.61 km) ENE | Kilaguni Airport (ILU) | Kilaguni, Kenya | |
| 5 | 86.71 miles (139.55 km) W | Lake Manyara Airport (LKY) | Lake Manyara, Tanzania | |
| 6 | 146.20 miles (235.29 km) N | Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) | Nairobi, Kenya | |
| 7 | 146.84 miles (236.32 km) N | Wilson Airport (WIL) | Nairobi, Kenya | |
| 8 | 178.50 miles (287.26 km) ESE | Moi International Airport (MBA) | Mombasa, Kenya | |
| 9 | 187.01 miles (300.96 km) ESE | Bamburi Airport (BMQ) | Bamburi, Kenya | |
| 10 | 199.68 miles (321.36 km) NW | Mara Serena Airport (MRE) | Masai Mara, Kenya | |
| 11 | 205.17 miles (330.19 km) SSW | Msalato International Airport– Proposed airport – (DOD) | Dodoma, Tanzania | |
| 12 | 209.22 miles (336.71 km) E | Malindi Airport (MYD) | Malindi, Kenya | |
| 13 | 232.74 miles (374.56 km) N | Nanyuki Airfield (NYK) | Nanyuki, Kenya | |
| 14 | 241.44 miles (388.56 km) ENE | Hola Airport (HOA) | Hola, Kenya | |
| 15 | 243.20 miles (391.39 km) SE | Abeid Amani Karume International Airport (ZNZ) | Zanzibar, Tanzania | |
| Rank | Distance & Direction | Airport Name & IATA Code | Airport Location | Further Actions |
| 1 | 11,485.96 miles (18,484.82 km) SSW | Atuona Airport (AUQ) | Atuona, Marquesas Islands, French Polynesia | |
| 2 | 11,436.35 miles (18,404.97 km) E | Cassidy International Airport (CXI) | Christmas Island, Kiribati | |
| 3 | 11,183.66 miles (17,998.31 km) S | Manihi Airport (XMH) | Manihi, French Polynesia | |
| 4 | 11,182.05 miles (17,995.71 km) S | Ahe Airport (AHE) | Ahe, French Polynesia | |
| 5 | 11,121.90 miles (17,898.92 km) S | Arutua Airport (AXR) | Arutua, Tuamotus, French Polynesia | |
| 6 | 11,111.86 miles (17,882.77 km) SSE | Mataiva Airport (MVT) | Mataiva, French Polynesia | |
| 7 | 11,102.39 miles (17,867.52 km) S | Apataki Airport (APK) | Apataki, French Polynesia | |
| 8 | 11,099.53 miles (17,862.92 km) S | Fangatau Airport (FGU) | Fangatau, French Polynesia | |
| 9 | 11,090.76 miles (17,848.81 km) S | Raroia Airport (RRR) | Raroia, French Polynesia | |
| 10 | 11,077.74 miles (17,827.84 km) S | Fakarava Airport (FAV) | Fakarava, Society Islands, French Polynesia | |
| 11 | 11,052.83 miles (17,787.76 km) S | Makemo Airport (MKP) | Makemo, French Polynesia | |
| 12 | 11,045.73 miles (17,776.34 km) NE | Hilo International Airport (ITO) | Hilo, Hawaii, United States | |
| 13 | 11,012.35 miles (17,722.62 km) NE | Pōhakuloa Training Area (BSF) | Camp Pohakuloa, Hawaii, United States | |
| 14 | 11,005.63 miles (17,711.80 km) NE | Waimea-Kohala Airport (MUE) | Kamuela, Hawaii, United States | |
| 15 | 11,004.21 miles (17,709.52 km) NE | Kona International Airport at Keāhole (KOA) | Kailua / Kona, Hawaii, United States | |
Map of Nearest Airports to Nellis Air Force BaseLas Vegas Air Force Base (1948) Las Vegas Army Airfield (1941)[1] McCarren Field (c. 1935)[2]:
List of Nearest Airports to Nellis Air Force BaseLas Vegas Air Force Base (1948) Las Vegas Army Airfield (1941)[1] McCarren Field (c. 1935)[2]:
| Rank | Distance & Direction | Airport Name & IATA Code | Airport Location | Further Actions |
| 1 | 11.37 miles (18.30 km) WSW | North Las Vegas Airport (VGT) | North Las Vegas, Nevada, United States | |
| 2 | 14.58 miles (23.46 km) SW | McCarran International Airport (LAS) | Las Vegas, Nevada, United States | |
| 3 | 20.60 miles (33.15 km) SSW | Henderson Executive Airport (HSH) | Henderson, United States | |
| 4 | 22.20 miles (35.72 km) SSE | Boulder City Municipal Airport (BLD) | Boulder City, Nevada, United States | |
| 5 | 44.69 miles (71.92 km) WNW | Creech Air Force Base Indian Springs Auxiliary Army Airfield (1961) Indian Springs Air Force Base (1951) Indian Springs Army Airfield Indian Springs Airport eponyms: Indian Springs, Nevada &Wilbur L. Creech[1] (INS) | Indian Springs, Nevada, United States | |
| 6 | 63.05 miles (101.47 km) WNW | Desert Rock Airport (DRA) | Mercury, Nevada, United States | |
| 7 | 65.97 miles (106.17 km) NE | Mesquite Airport (MFH) | Mesquite, Nevada, United States | |
| 8 | 75.20 miles (121.03 km) NW | Yucca Airstrip (UCC) | Mercury, Nevada, United States | |
| 9 | 79.40 miles (127.78 km) SSE | Laughlin/Bullhead International Airport (IFP) | Bullhead City, Arizona, United States | |
| 10 | 90.53 miles (145.69 km) SE | Kingman Airport (IGM) | Kingman, Arizona, United States | |
| 11 | 97.08 miles (156.24 km) NE | St. George Municipal Airport (relocated 2011) (SGU) | St. George, Utah, United States | |
| 12 | 104.57 miles (168.29 km) SSE | Needles AirportNeedles Army Airfield (EED) | Needles, California, United States | |
| 13 | 108.01 miles (173.83 km) WNW | Beatty Airport (BTY) | Beatty, Nevada, United States | |
| 14 | 109.87 miles (176.81 km) ESE | Grand Canyon Caverns Airport (PGS) | Peach Springs, Arizona, United States | |
| 15 | 113.44 miles (182.57 km) SW | Bicycle Lake Army Airfield (BYS) | Barstow, California, United States | |
Map of Furthest Airports from Nellis Air Force BaseLas Vegas Air Force Base (1948) Las Vegas Army Airfield (1941)[1] McCarren Field (c. 1935)[2]:
List of Furthest Airports from Nellis Air Force BaseLas Vegas Air Force Base (1948) Las Vegas Army Airfield (1941)[1] McCarren Field (c. 1935)[2]:
| Rank | Distance & Direction | Airport Name & IATA Code | Airport Location | Further Actions |
| 1 | 11,292.99 miles (18,174.26 km) S | Sir Gaëtan Duval Airport (RRG) | Rodrigues Island, Mauritius | |
| 2 | 11,257.64 miles (18,117.37 km) SSE | Sir Seewoosagur Ramgoolam International Airport (MRU) | Plaisance, Mauritius | |
| 3 | 11,255.12 miles (18,113.31 km) SSE | Pierrefonds Airport (ZSE) | Saint-Pierre, Réunion | |
| 4 | 11,231.11 miles (18,074.68 km) SSE | Roland Garros Airport (RUN) | St Denis, Réunion, France | |
| 5 | 11,117.33 miles (17,891.56 km) ESE | Tôlanaro Airport (FTU) | Tôlanaro, Madagascar | |
| 6 | 10,994.64 miles (17,694.11 km) ESE | Ampanihy Airport (AMP) | Ampanihy, Madagascar | |
| 7 | 10,992.75 miles (17,691.07 km) SE | Mananjary Airport (MNJ) | Mananjary, Madagascar | |
| 8 | 10,952.03 miles (17,625.54 km) SE | Fianarantsoa Airport (WFI) | Fianarantsoa, Madagascar | |
| 9 | 10,863.11 miles (17,482.44 km) SE | Toamasino Airport (TMM) | Toamasina, Madagascar | |
| 10 | 10,827.79 miles (17,425.59 km) SE | Ivato International Airport (TNR) | Antananarivo, Madagascar | |
| 11 | 10,825.17 miles (17,421.38 km) SE | Manja Airport (MJA) | Manja, Menabe, Madagascar | |
| 12 | 10,819.56 miles (17,412.34 km) SE | Sainte Marie Airport (SMS) | Île Sainte-Marie, Madagascar | |
| 13 | 10,808.55 miles (17,394.64 km) ESE | Andavadoaka Airport (DVD) | Andavadoaka, Toliara province, Atsimo-Andrefana region, Madagascar | |
| 14 | 10,797.02 miles (17,376.08 km) ESE | Morombe Airport (MXM) | Morombe, Madagascar | |
| 15 | 10,783.66 miles (17,354.57 km) SE | Miandrivazo Airport (ZVA) | Miandrivazo, Madagascar | |