Nonstop flight route between Midland/Bay City/Saginaw, Michigan, United States and Morombe, Madagascar:
Departure Airport:
(43°31'58"N by 84°4'46"W)
Arrival Airport:
(21°45'14"S by 43°22'31"E)
Distance from MBS to MXM:
9,097.12 miles (14,640.36 km)
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About this route:
A direct, nonstop flight between MBS International Airport (MBS), Midland/Bay City/Saginaw, Michigan, United States and Morombe Airport (MXM), Morombe, Madagascar would travel a Great Circle distance of 9,097 miles (or 14,640 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 MBS International Airport and Morombe 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: | MBS / KMBS |
| Airport Name: | MBS International Airport |
| Location: | Midland/Bay City/Saginaw, Michigan, United States |
| GPS Coordinates: | 43°31'58"N by 84°4'46"W |
| Area Served: | Saginaw, Michigan Midland, Michigan Bay City, Michigan |
| Operator/Owner: | Bay County, Michigan, Midland, Michigan, Saginaw, Michigan |
| Airport Type: | Public |
| Elevation: | 668 feet (204 meters) |
| # of Runways: | 2 |
| View all routes: | Routes from MBS |
| More Information: | MBS Maps & Info |
Arrival Airport Information:
| IATA / ICAO Codes: | MXM / FMSR |
| Airport Name: | Morombe Airport |
| Location: | Morombe, Madagascar |
| GPS Coordinates: | 21°45'14"S by 43°22'31"E |
| Elevation: | 0 feet (0 meters) |
| View all routes: | Routes from MXM |
| More Information: | MXM Maps & Info |
Facts about MBS International Airport (MBS):
- The furthest airport from MBS International Airport (MBS) is Margaret River Airport (MGV), which is located 11,213 miles (18,046 kilometers) away in Margaret River, Western Australia, Australia.
- Because of MBS International Airport's relatively low elevation of 668 feet, planes can take off or land at MBS International 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.
- The 1980s and 1990s saw a lot of growth at MBS.
- MBS International Airport is located in Freeland, Michigan, serving the nearby cities of Midland, Bay City, and Saginaw.
- The closest airport to MBS International Airport (MBS) is Mount Pleasant Municipal Airport (MOP), which is located 33 miles (54 kilometers) W of MBS.
- Compass Airlines, Comair, and Mesaba Airlines ground handling merged into one service called Regional Elite Airline Services.
- MBS International Airport (MBS) has 2 runways.
Facts about Morombe Airport (MXM):
- Because of Morombe Airport's relatively low elevation of 0 feet, planes can take off or land at Morombe 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.
- The furthest airport from Morombe Airport (MXM) is Hilo International Airport (ITO), which is located 11,239 miles (18,087 kilometers) away in Hilo, Hawaii, United States.
- The closest airport to Morombe Airport (MXM) is Andavadoaka Airport (DVD), which is located 26 miles (41 kilometers) SSW of MXM.
| Rank | Distance & Direction | Airport Name & IATA Code | Airport Location | Further Actions |
| 1 | 33.49 miles (53.90 km) W | Mount Pleasant Municipal Airport (MOP) | Mount Pleasant, Michigan, United States |     |
| 2 | 33.82 miles (54.42 km) WSW | Gratiot Community Airport (AMN) | Alma, Michigan, United States | |
| 3 | 36.11 miles (58.12 km) NNW | Gladwin Zettel Memorial Airport (GDW) | Gladwin, Michigan, United States | |
| 4 | 42.69 miles (68.70 km) SSE | Bishop International Airport (FNT) | Flint, Michigan, United States | |
| 5 | 58.02 miles (93.38 km) SSW | Capital Region International Airport (LAN) | Lansing, Michigan, United States | |
| 6 | 64.26 miles (103.42 km) NNW | Roscommon County - Blodgett Memorial Airport (HTL) | Houghton Lake, Michigan, United States | |
| 7 | 68.53 miles (110.30 km) SSE | Oakland County International Airport (PTK) | Waterford, Michigan, United States | |
| 8 | 72.06 miles (115.96 km) NNE | Oscoda-Wurtsmith Airport (OSC) | Oscoda, Michigan, United States | |
| 9 | 72.44 miles (116.57 km) W | Roben-Hood Airport (WBR) | Big Rapids, Michigan, United States | |
| 10 | 76.11 miles (122.49 km) WNW | Nartron Field (RCT) | Reed City, Michigan, United States | |
| 11 | 84.12 miles (135.38 km) NW | Wexford County Airport (CAD) | Cadillac, Michigan, United States | |
| 12 | 85.50 miles (137.60 km) WSW | Gerald R. Ford International Airport (GRR) | Grand Rapids, Michigan, United States | |
| 13 | 89.12 miles (143.43 km) ESE | St. Clair County International Airport (PHN) | Port Huron, Michigan, United States | |
| 14 | 89.57 miles (144.15 km) SE | Selfridge Air National Guard Base (MTC) | Mount Clemens, Michigan, United States | |
| 15 | 89.99 miles (144.83 km) SSW | Jackson County Airport (JXN) | Jackson, Michigan, United States | |
| Rank | Distance & Direction | Airport Name & IATA Code | Airport Location | Further Actions |
| 1 | 11,213.03 miles (18,045.57 km) WSW | Margaret River Airport (MGV) | Margaret River, Western Australia, Australia | |
| 2 | 11,189.09 miles (18,007.05 km) WSW | Busselton Regional Airport (BQB) | Busselton, Western Australia, Australia | |
| 3 | 11,179.94 miles (17,992.33 km) WSW | Manjimup Airport (MJP) | Manjimup, Western Australia, Australia | |
| 4 | 11,163.27 miles (17,965.49 km) WSW | Bunbury Airport (BUY) | Bunbury, Western Australia, Australia | |
| 5 | 11,129.19 miles (17,910.65 km) WSW | Albany Airport (ALH) | Albany, Western Australia, Australia | |
| 6 | 11,107.39 miles (17,875.57 km) WSW | Rottnest Airport (RTS) | Rottnest Island, Western Australia, Australia | |
| 7 | 11,096.76 miles (17,858.46 km) WSW | Jandakot Airport (JAD) | Jandakot, Western Australia, Australia | |
| 8 | 11,086.97 miles (17,842.70 km) WSW | Katanning Airport (KNI) | Katanning, Western Australia, Australia | |
| 9 | 11,085.76 miles (17,840.76 km) WSW | Perth Airport (PER) | Perth, Western Australia, Australia | |
| 10 | 11,045.55 miles (17,776.04 km) SW | Jurien Bay Airport (JUR) | Jurien Bay, Western Australia, Australia | |
| 11 | 10,982.25 miles (17,674.18 km) SW | Geraldton Airport (GET) | Geraldton, Western Australia, Australia | |
| 12 | 10,950.35 miles (17,622.83 km) SW | Morawa Airport (MWB) | Morawa, Western Australia, Australia | |
| 13 | 10,940.52 miles (17,607.01 km) SW | Kalbarri Airport (KAX) | Kalbarri, Western Australia, Australia | |
| 14 | 10,933.31 miles (17,595.41 km) SW | Mullewa Airport (MXU) | Mullewa, Western Australia, Australia | |
| 15 | 10,890.29 miles (17,526.18 km) WSW | Esperance Airport (EPR) | Esperance, Australia | |
| Rank | Distance & Direction | Airport Name & IATA Code | Airport Location | Further Actions |
| 1 | 25.58 miles (41.17 km) SSW | Andavadoaka Airport (DVD) | Andavadoaka, Toliara province, Atsimo-Andrefana region, Madagascar | |
| 2 | 64.80 miles (104.29 km) ENE | Manja Airport (MJA) | Manja, Menabe, Madagascar | |
| 3 | 161.50 miles (259.91 km) NNE | Belo sur Tsiribihina Airport (BMD) | Belo sur Tsiribihina, Madagascar | |
| 4 | 202.28 miles (325.54 km) NE | Miandrivazo Airport (ZVA) | Miandrivazo, Madagascar | |
| 5 | 221.02 miles (355.70 km) SSE | Ampanihy Airport (AMP) | Ampanihy, Madagascar | |
| 6 | 238.61 miles (384.00 km) NNE | Ankavandra Airport (JVA) | Ankavandra, Madagascar | |
| 7 | 240.98 miles (387.82 km) E | Fianarantsoa Airport (WFI) | Fianarantsoa, Madagascar | |
| 8 | 259.40 miles (417.47 km) N | Maintirano Airport (MXT) | Maintirano, Madagascar | |
| 9 | 269.77 miles (434.15 km) NE | Tsiroanomandidy Airport (WTS) | Tsiroanomandidy, Madagascar | |
| 10 | 298.11 miles (479.76 km) N | Tambohorano Airport (WTA) | Tambohorano, Madagascar | |
| 11 | 316.80 miles (509.83 km) NNE | Ambatomainty Airport (AMY) | Ambatomainty, Madagascar | |
| 12 | 320.95 miles (516.52 km) SE | Tôlanaro Airport (FTU) | Tôlanaro, Madagascar | |
| 13 | 322.62 miles (519.20 km) E | Mananjary Airport (MNJ) | Mananjary, Madagascar | |
| 14 | 335.33 miles (539.66 km) NE | Ivato International Airport (TNR) | Antananarivo, Madagascar | |
| 15 | 353.61 miles (569.08 km) NNE | Besalampy Airport (BPY) | Besalampy, Madagascar | |
| Rank | Distance & Direction | Airport Name & IATA Code | Airport Location | Further Actions |
| 1 | 11,238.77 miles (18,087.01 km) E | Hilo International Airport (ITO) | Hilo, Hawaii, United States | |
| 2 | 11,202.25 miles (18,028.22 km) E | Waimea-Kohala Airport (MUE) | Kamuela, Hawaii, United States | |
| 3 | 11,197.32 miles (18,020.30 km) E | Pōhakuloa Training Area (BSF) | Camp Pohakuloa, Hawaii, United States | |
| 4 | 11,192.66 miles (18,012.79 km) E | Upolu Airport (UPP) | Hawi, Hawaii, United States | |
| 5 | 11,187.44 miles (18,004.39 km) E | Hana Airport (HNM) | Hana, Hawaii, United States | |
| 6 | 11,175.09 miles (17,984.52 km) E | Kona International Airport at Keāhole (KOA) | Kailua / Kona, Hawaii, United States | |
| 7 | 11,161.53 miles (17,962.70 km) E | Kahului Airport (OGG) | Kahului, Hawaii, United States | |
| 8 | 11,146.45 miles (17,938.43 km) E | Kapalua Airport (JHM) | Lahaina, Hawaii, United States | |
| 9 | 11,128.89 miles (17,910.16 km) E | Kalaupapa Airport (LUP) | Kalaupapa, Hawaii, United States | |
| 10 | 11,127.24 miles (17,907.51 km) E | Lanai Airport (LNY) | Lanai City, Hawaii, United States | |
| 11 | 11,120.63 miles (17,896.87 km) E | Molokai Airport (MKK) | Kaunakakai, Hawaii, United States | |
| 12 | 11,113.84 miles (17,885.94 km) NW | Vandenberg Air Force Base (VBG) | Lompoc, California, United States | |
| 13 | 11,112.22 miles (17,883.33 km) NW | Lompoc Airport (LPC) | Lompoc, California, United States | |
| 14 | 11,112.07 miles (17,883.09 km) NW | Santa Cruz Island Airport (SZN) | Santa Barbara, California, United States | |
| 15 | 11,101.77 miles (17,866.53 km) NW | Santa Maria Public Airport (SMX) | Santa Maria, California, United States | |