Nonstop flight route between Las Vegas, Nevada, United States and Owen Sound, Ontario, Canada:
Departure Airport:
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(36°14'57"N by 114°59'45"W)
Arrival Airport:
(44°35'26"N by 80°50'17"W)
Distance from LSV to YOS:
1,871.24 miles (3,011.46 km)
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About this route:
A direct, nonstop flight between 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 and Owen Sound/Billy Bishop Regional Airport (YOS), Owen Sound, Ontario, Canada would travel a Great Circle distance of 1,871 miles (or 3,011 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 Nellis Air Force BaseLas Vegas Air Force Base (1948) Las Vegas Army Airfield (1941)[1] McCarren Field (c. 1935)[2] and Owen Sound/Billy Bishop Regional Airport, the route shown on this map most likely still appears to be a straight line.
Departure Airport Information:
| IATA / ICAO Codes: | LSV / KLSV |
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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 |
Arrival Airport Information:
| IATA / ICAO Codes: | YOS / CYOS |
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| Location: | Owen Sound, Ontario, Canada |
| GPS Coordinates: | 44°35'26"N by 80°50'17"W |
| Operator/Owner: | City of Owen Sound |
| Airport Type: | Public |
| Elevation: | 1008 feet (307 meters) |
| # of Runways: | 1 |
| View all routes: | Routes from YOS |
| More Information: | YOS Maps & Info |
Facts about Nellis Air Force BaseLas Vegas Air Force Base (1948) Las Vegas Army Airfield (1941)[1] McCarren Field (c. 1935)[2] (LSV):
- The USAF Fighter Weapons School was designated on 1 January 1954 from the squadron when the Air Crew School graduated its last Combat Crew Training Class In the mid-1950s for Operation Teapot nuclear testing, 1 of the 12 Zone Commanders was based at Nellis AFB for community liaison/public relations.Air Training Command suspended training at the Nellis fighter weapons school in late 1956 because of the almost total failure of the F-86 Sabre aircraft used at Nellis, and during 1958 ATC discontinued its Flying Training and Technical Training.
- The 57th Fighter Weapons Wing was activated at Nellis on 15 October 1969 to replace the 4525th FWW.
- 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 racial makeup of the base was 68.5% White, 14.3% African American, 1.4% Native American, 5.0% Asian, 0.7% Pacific Islander, 4.9% from other races, and 5.2% from two or more races.
- 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)".
- Las Vegas Army Airfield was both activated and began flying training on 20 December 1941, and gunnery training began in January 1942,:2–3 Many pieces of the destroyed aerial drone targets litter the hillside north of the gunnery range and can be seen in town when the sun reflects off of them.
- 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.
- 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.
Facts about Owen Sound/Billy Bishop Regional Airport (YOS):
- The closest airport to Owen Sound/Billy Bishop Regional Airport (YOS) is Wiarton Airport (YVV), which is located only 17 miles (27 kilometers) NW of YOS.
- In addition to being known as "Owen Sound/Billy Bishop Regional Airport", another name for YOS is "Owen Sound (Billy Bishop) Regional Airport".
- The airport is classified as an airport of entry by NAV CANADA and is staffed by the Canada Border Services Agency.
- Owen Sound/Billy Bishop Regional Airport (YOS) currently has only 1 runway.
- Owen Sound Billy Bishop Regional Airport or Billy Bishop Regional Airport, is located 3 nautical miles east of Owen Sound, Ontario, Canada in the Municipality of Meaford.
- The furthest airport from Owen Sound/Billy Bishop Regional Airport (YOS) is Margaret River Airport (MGV), which is located 11,314 miles (18,208 kilometers) away in Margaret River, Western Australia, Australia.
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 | |
| Rank | Distance & Direction | Airport Name & IATA Code | Airport Location | Further Actions |
| 1 | 17.00 miles (27.36 km) NW | Wiarton Airport (YVV) | Wiarton, Ontario, Canada | |
| 2 | 46.45 miles (74.75 km) SW | Kincardine Airport (YKD) | Kincardine, Ontario, Canada | |
| 3 | 50.72 miles (81.62 km) ESE | Canadian Forces Base Borden (YBN) | Borden, Ontario, Canada | |
| 4 | 52.90 miles (85.14 km) NE | Parry Sound/Frying Pan Island-Sans Souci Water Aerodrome (YSI) | Frying Pan Island (near Parry Sound), Ontario, Canada | |
| 5 | 67.41 miles (108.49 km) NE | Parry Sound Area Municipal Airport (YPD) | Parry Sound, Ontario, Canada | |
| 6 | 79.80 miles (128.42 km) ENE | Muskoka Airport (YQA) | Muskoka, Ontario, Canada | |
| 7 | 81.33 miles (130.89 km) SSE | Region of Waterloo International Airport (YKF) | Waterloo Regional Municipality, Ontario, Canada | |
| 8 | 87.03 miles (140.06 km) SE | Toronto Pearson International Airport (YYZ) | Mississauga, Ontario, Canada | |
| 9 | 88.53 miles (142.47 km) SE | Buttonville Airport (YKZ) | Buttonville, Ontario, Canada | |
| 10 | 96.08 miles (154.62 km) SSW | Centralia/James T. Field Memorial Aerodrome (YCE) | Centralia, Ontario, Canada | |
| 11 | 97.71 miles (157.24 km) SE | Billy Bishop Toronto City Airport (YTZ) | Toronto, Ontario, Canada | |
| 12 | 99.71 miles (160.47 km) NNW | Manitowaning/Manitoulin East Municipal Airport (YEM) | Manitowaning, Ontario, Canada | |
| 13 | 106.58 miles (171.53 km) ESE | Oshawa Municipal Airport (YOO) | Oshawa, Ontario, Canada | |
| 14 | 107.74 miles (173.39 km) SSE | John C. Munro Hamilton International Airport (YHM) | Hamilton, Ontario, Canada | |
| 15 | 108.74 miles (174.99 km) S | London international Airport (YXU) | London, Ontario, Canada | |
| Rank | Distance & Direction | Airport Name & IATA Code | Airport Location | Further Actions |
| 1 | 11,313.69 miles (18,207.57 km) SW | Margaret River Airport (MGV) | Margaret River, Western Australia, Australia | |
| 2 | 11,289.65 miles (18,168.88 km) SW | Busselton Regional Airport (BQB) | Busselton, Western Australia, Australia | |
| 3 | 11,287.51 miles (18,165.44 km) WSW | Manjimup Airport (MJP) | Manjimup, Western Australia, Australia | |
| 4 | 11,263.21 miles (18,126.34 km) SW | Bunbury Airport (BUY) | Bunbury, Western Australia, Australia | |
| 5 | 11,247.53 miles (18,101.10 km) WSW | Albany Airport (ALH) | Albany, Western Australia, Australia | |
| 6 | 11,198.47 miles (18,022.15 km) SW | Rottnest Airport (RTS) | Rottnest Island, Western Australia, Australia | |
| 7 | 11,197.44 miles (18,020.48 km) WSW | Katanning Airport (KNI) | Katanning, Western Australia, Australia | |
| 8 | 11,190.07 miles (18,008.63 km) SW | Jandakot Airport (JAD) | Jandakot, Western Australia, Australia | |
| 9 | 11,178.59 miles (17,990.15 km) SW | Perth Airport (PER) | Perth, Western Australia, Australia | |
| 10 | 11,124.62 miles (17,903.29 km) SW | Jurien Bay Airport (JUR) | Jurien Bay, Western Australia, Australia | |
| 11 | 11,051.70 miles (17,785.95 km) SW | Geraldton Airport (GET) | Geraldton, Western Australia, Australia | |
| 12 | 11,028.91 miles (17,749.27 km) SW | Morawa Airport (MWB) | Morawa, Western Australia, Australia | |
| 13 | 11,014.96 miles (17,726.82 km) WSW | Esperance Airport (EPR) | Esperance, Australia | |
| 14 | 11,005.67 miles (17,711.87 km) SW | Mullewa Airport (MXU) | Mullewa, Western Australia, Australia | |
| 15 | 11,002.18 miles (17,706.25 km) SW | Kalbarri Airport (KAX) | Kalbarri, Western Australia, Australia | |