Nonstop flight route between Auburn/Lewiston, Maine, United States and Margate, KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa:
Departure Airport:
(44°2'54"N by 70°17'0"W)
Arrival Airport:
(30°51'33"S by 30°20'35"E)
Distance from LEW to MGH:
8,157.20 miles (13,127.71 km)
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About this route:
A direct, nonstop flight between Auburn/Lewiston Municipal Airport (LEW), Auburn/Lewiston, Maine, United States and Margate Airport (MGH), Margate, KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa would travel a Great Circle distance of 8,157 miles (or 13,128 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 Auburn/Lewiston Municipal Airport and Margate 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 Auburn/Lewiston Municipal Airport and Margate Airport. You'll see that it will travel the same route of the red line on this map!
Departure Airport Information:
| IATA / ICAO Codes: | LEW / KLEW |
| Airport Name: | Auburn/Lewiston Municipal Airport |
| Location: | Auburn/Lewiston, Maine, United States |
| GPS Coordinates: | 44°2'54"N by 70°17'0"W |
| Area Served: | Auburn / Lewiston, Maine |
| Airport Type: | Public |
| Elevation: | 288 feet (88 meters) |
| # of Runways: | 2 |
| View all routes: | Routes from LEW |
| More Information: | LEW Maps & Info |
Arrival Airport Information:
| IATA / ICAO Codes: | MGH / FAMG |
| Airport Name: | Margate Airport |
| Location: | Margate, KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa |
| GPS Coordinates: | 30°51'33"S by 30°20'35"E |
| Area Served: | Margate |
| Airport Type: | Public |
| Elevation: | 495 feet (151 meters) |
| # of Runways: | 1 |
| View all routes: | Routes from MGH |
| More Information: | MGH Maps & Info |
Facts about Auburn/Lewiston Municipal Airport (LEW):
- Auburn/Lewiston Municipal Airport (LEW) has 2 runways.
- Because of Auburn/Lewiston Municipal Airport's relatively low elevation of 288 feet, planes can take off or land at Auburn/Lewiston Municipal Airport 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.
- From late 1942, during World War II, the airfield was under the control of the United States Navy for use as a base for anti-submarine patrols by Squadron VS-31.
- The furthest airport from Auburn/Lewiston Municipal Airport (LEW) is Margaret River Airport (MGV), which is located 11,681 miles (18,798 kilometers) away in Margaret River, Western Australia, Australia.
- The closest airport to Auburn/Lewiston Municipal Airport (LEW) is Naval Air Station Brunswick (NHZ), which is located 20 miles (33 kilometers) ESE of LEW.
Facts about Margate Airport (MGH):
- The closest airport to Margate Airport (MGH) is Pietermaritzburg Airport (PZB), which is located 84 miles (135 kilometers) N of MGH.
- The furthest airport from Margate Airport (MGH) is Hana Airport (HNM), which is located 11,637 miles (18,728 kilometers) away in Hana, Hawaii, United States.
- Margate Airport (MGH) currently has only 1 runway.
- Because of Margate Airport's relatively low elevation of 495 feet, planes can take off or land at Margate Airport 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.
| Rank | Distance & Direction | Airport Name & IATA Code | Airport Location | Further Actions |
| 1 | 20.27 miles (32.63 km) ESE | Naval Air Station Brunswick (NHZ) | Brunswick, Maine, United States |     |
| 2 | 27.84 miles (44.80 km) S | Portland International Jetport (PWM) | Portland, Maine, United States | |
| 3 | 29.02 miles (46.70 km) ESE | Wiscasset Airport (ISS) | Wiscasset, Maine, United States | |
| 4 | 30.56 miles (49.18 km) NE | Augusta State Airport (AUG) | Augusta, Maine, United States | |
| 5 | 33.24 miles (53.49 km) W | Eastern Slopes Regional Airport (FRY) | Fryeburg, Maine, United States | |
| 6 | 45.01 miles (72.44 km) NE | Waterville Robert Lafleur Airport (WVL) | Waterville, Maine, United States | |
| 7 | 49.96 miles (80.40 km) SSW | Sanford Seacoast Regional Airport (SFM) | Sanford, Maine, United States | |
| 8 | 50.47 miles (81.23 km) NNE | Central Maine Airport of Norridgewock (OWK) | Norridgewock, Maine, United States | |
| 9 | 57.18 miles (92.03 km) NW | Berlin Regional Airport (BML) | Berlin, New Hampshire, United States | |
| 10 | 58.82 miles (94.66 km) E | Knox County Regional Airport (RKD) | Rockland, Maine, United States | |
| 11 | 65.46 miles (105.35 km) WSW | Laconia Municipal Airport (LCI) | Laconia, New Hampshire, United States | |
| 12 | 66.22 miles (106.57 km) WNW | Mount Washington Regional Airport (HIE) | Whitefield, New Hampshire, United States | |
| 13 | 72.30 miles (116.35 km) SSW | Portsmouth International Airport at Pease (PSM) | Portsmouth, New Hampshire, United States | |
| 14 | 84.44 miles (135.89 km) SW | Concord Municipal Airport (CON) | Concord, New Hampshire, United States | |
| 15 | 88.91 miles (143.09 km) NE | Bangor International Airport (BGR) | Bangor, Maine, United States | |
| Rank | Distance & Direction | Airport Name & IATA Code | Airport Location | Further Actions |
| 1 | 11,680.69 miles (18,798.20 km) SSW | Margaret River Airport (MGV) | Margaret River, Western Australia, Australia | |
| 2 | 11,678.86 miles (18,795.26 km) SSW | Manjimup Airport (MJP) | Manjimup, Western Australia, Australia | |
| 3 | 11,674.81 miles (18,788.73 km) SW | Albany Airport (ALH) | Albany, Western Australia, Australia | |
| 4 | 11,658.83 miles (18,763.03 km) SSW | Busselton Regional Airport (BQB) | Busselton, Western Australia, Australia | |
| 5 | 11,633.11 miles (18,721.63 km) SSW | Bunbury Airport (BUY) | Bunbury, Western Australia, Australia | |
| 6 | 11,604.88 miles (18,676.21 km) SSW | Katanning Airport (KNI) | Katanning, Western Australia, Australia | |
| 7 | 11,547.07 miles (18,583.16 km) SSW | Rottnest Airport (RTS) | Rottnest Island, Western Australia, Australia | |
| 8 | 11,546.25 miles (18,581.84 km) SSW | Jandakot Airport (JAD) | Jandakot, Western Australia, Australia | |
| 9 | 11,534.32 miles (18,562.64 km) SSW | Perth Airport (PER) | Perth, Western Australia, Australia | |
| 10 | 11,470.92 miles (18,460.61 km) SW | Esperance Airport (EPR) | Esperance, Australia | |
| 11 | 11,443.24 miles (18,416.06 km) SSW | Jurien Bay Airport (JUR) | Jurien Bay, Western Australia, Australia | |
| 12 | 11,353.87 miles (18,272.23 km) SSW | Morawa Airport (MWB) | Morawa, Western Australia, Australia | |
| 13 | 11,347.59 miles (18,262.13 km) SSW | Geraldton Airport (GET) | Geraldton, Western Australia, Australia | |
| 14 | 11,338.31 miles (18,247.20 km) SW | Kambalda Airport (KDB) | Kambalda, Western Australia, Australia | |
| 15 | 11,332.95 miles (18,238.57 km) SSW | Windarling Airport (WRN) | Windarling, Australia | |
| Rank | Distance & Direction | Airport Name & IATA Code | Airport Location | Further Actions |
| 1 | 83.86 miles (134.96 km) N | Pietermaritzburg Airport (PZB) | Pietermaritzburg, South Africa | |
| 2 | 97.26 miles (156.52 km) NNE | King Shaka International (DUR) | Durban, KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa | |
| 3 | 109.39 miles (176.05 km) WSW | Mthatha Airport (UTT) | Mthatha, South Africa | |
| 4 | 120.82 miles (194.43 km) WNW | Lebakeng Airport (LEF) | Lebakeng, Lesotho | |
| 5 | 132.86 miles (213.82 km) NW | Mokhotlong Airport (MKH) | Mokhotlong, Lesotho | |
| 6 | 140.90 miles (226.75 km) WNW | Lesobeng Airport (LES) | Lesobeng, Lesotho | |
| 7 | 153.32 miles (246.74 km) WNW | Semonkong Airport (SOK) | Semonkong, Lesotho | |
| 8 | 161.42 miles (259.78 km) NNW | Ladysmith Airport (LAY) | Ladysmith, KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa | |
| 9 | 180.06 miles (289.77 km) NE | Richards Bay Airport (RCB) | Richards Bay, KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa | |
| 10 | 192.63 miles (310.01 km) WNW | Moshoeshoe I International Airport (MSU) | Maseru, Lesotho | |
| 11 | 194.94 miles (313.72 km) NW | Leribe Airport (LRB) | Leribe, Lesotho | |
| 12 | 198.79 miles (319.92 km) WNW | Mafeteng Airport (MFC) | Mafeteng, Lesotho | |
| 13 | 210.82 miles (339.28 km) SW | East London Airport (ELS) | East London, South Africa | |
| 14 | 228.73 miles (368.10 km) NNE | Hluhluwe Airport (HLW) | Hluhluwe, South Africa | |
| 15 | 270.75 miles (435.73 km) WNW | Bloemfontein International Airport (BFN) | Bloemfontein, Free State, South Africa | |
| Rank | Distance & Direction | Airport Name & IATA Code | Airport Location | Further Actions |
| 1 | 11,637.35 miles (18,728.45 km) NNE | Hana Airport (HNM) | Hana, Hawaii, United States | |
| 2 | 11,630.67 miles (18,717.71 km) NE | Kalaupapa Airport (LUP) | Kalaupapa, Hawaii, United States | |
| 3 | 11,630.47 miles (18,717.39 km) NNE | Kahului Airport (OGG) | Kahului, Hawaii, United States | |
| 4 | 11,626.35 miles (18,710.76 km) NE | Kapalua Airport (JHM) | Lahaina, Hawaii, United States | |
| 5 | 11,623.00 miles (18,705.35 km) NE | Molokai Airport (MKK) | Kaunakakai, Hawaii, United States | |
| 6 | 11,609.43 miles (18,683.51 km) NNE | Upolu Airport (UPP) | Hawi, Hawaii, United States | |
| 7 | 11,606.96 miles (18,679.55 km) NE | Wheeler AAF (HHI) | Wahiawa, Hawaii, United States | |
| 8 | 11,606.54 miles (18,678.87 km) NE | Lanai Airport (LNY) | Lanai City, Hawaii, United States | |
| 9 | 11,606.03 miles (18,678.04 km) NE | Dillingham Airfield (HDH) | Mokuleia, Hawaii, United States | |
| 10 | 11,602.24 miles (18,671.94 km) NE | Honolulu International Airport (HNL) | Honolulu, Hawaii, United States | |
| 11 | 11,602.24 miles (18,671.94 km) NE | Hickam Field (HIK) | Honolulu, Hawaii, United States | |
| 12 | 11,598.48 miles (18,665.89 km) NNE | Waimea-Kohala Airport (MUE) | Kamuela, Hawaii, United States | |
| 13 | 11,597.05 miles (18,663.60 km) NNE | Hilo International Airport (ITO) | Hilo, Hawaii, United States | |
| 14 | 11,595.96 miles (18,661.85 km) NE | Kalaeloa Airport (NAX) | Kapolei, Hawaii, United States | |
| 15 | 11,587.12 miles (18,647.62 km) NE | Princeville Airport (HPV) | Hanalei, Hawaii, United States | |