Nonstop flight route between Carbondale/Murphysboro, Illinois, United States and Middleton Island, Alaska, United States:
Departure Airport:
(37°46'41"N by 89°15'6"W)
Arrival Airport:
(59°26'58"N by 146°18'25"W)
Distance from MDH to MDO:
2,884.70 miles (4,642.46 km)
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About this route:
A direct, nonstop flight between Southern Illinois Airport (MDH), Carbondale/Murphysboro, Illinois, United States and Middleton Island Airport (MDO), Middleton Island, Alaska, United States would travel a Great Circle distance of 2,885 miles (or 4,642 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 Southern Illinois Airport and Middleton Island 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 Southern Illinois Airport and Middleton Island Airport. You'll see that it will travel the same route of the red line on this map!
Departure Airport Information:
| IATA / ICAO Codes: | MDH / KMDH |
| Airport Name: | Southern Illinois Airport |
| Location: | Carbondale/Murphysboro, Illinois, United States |
| GPS Coordinates: | 37°46'41"N by 89°15'6"W |
| Area Served: | Carbondale / Murphysboro, Illinois |
| Airport Type: | Public |
| Elevation: | 411 feet (125 meters) |
| # of Runways: | 3 |
| View all routes: | Routes from MDH |
| More Information: | MDH Maps & Info |
Arrival Airport Information:
| IATA / ICAO Codes: | MDO / PAMD |
| Airport Name: | Middleton Island Airport |
| Location: | Middleton Island, Alaska, United States |
| GPS Coordinates: | 59°26'58"N by 146°18'25"W |
| Area Served: | Middleton Island, Alaska |
| Airport Type: | Public |
| Elevation: | 100 feet (30 meters) |
| # of Runways: | 2 |
| View all routes: | Routes from MDO |
| More Information: | MDO Maps & Info |
Facts about Southern Illinois Airport (MDH):
- Southern Illinois Airport is also the home operating base for Southern Illinois University's aviation flight and aviation technologies programs.
- The airport is owned and operated by Southern Illinois Airport Authority, a local governmental entity created under state law.
- The closest airport to Southern Illinois Airport (MDH) is Williamson County Regional Airport (MWA), which is located only 13 miles (21 kilometers) E of MDH.
- Southern Illinois Airport (MDH) has 3 runways.
- The furthest airport from Southern Illinois Airport (MDH) is Margaret River Airport (MGV), which is located 11,052 miles (17,786 kilometers) away in Margaret River, Western Australia, Australia.
- Because of Southern Illinois Airport's relatively low elevation of 411 feet, planes can take off or land at Southern Illinois 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.
- Based upon a study commissioned by the Illinois Aeronautics Division, the airport contributes more than $13.8 million in direct and indirect benefits to the region on an annual basis.
Facts about Middleton Island Airport (MDO):
- Because of Middleton Island Airport's relatively low elevation of 100 feet, planes can take off or land at Middleton Island 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 Middleton Island Airport (MDO) is Port Elizabeth International Airport (PLZ), which is located 10,639 miles (17,122 kilometers) away in Port Elizabeth, South Africa.
- Middleton Island Airport (MDO) has 2 runways.
- The closest airport to Middleton Island Airport (MDO) is Boswell Bay Airport (BSW), which is located 67 miles (109 kilometers) N of MDO.
| Rank | Distance & Direction | Airport Name & IATA Code | Airport Location | Further Actions |
| 1 | 13.25 miles (21.32 km) E | Williamson County Regional Airport (MWA) | Marion, Illinois, United States |     |
| 2 | 42.00 miles (67.60 km) SSW | Cape Girardeau Regional Airport (CGI) | Cape Girardeau, Missouri, United States | |
| 3 | 43.33 miles (69.73 km) NNE | Mt. Vernon Airport (MVN) | Mount Vernon, Illinois, United States | |
| 4 | 56.13 miles (90.33 km) SSE | Barkley Regional Airport (PAH) | Paducah, Kentucky, United States | |
| 5 | 61.76 miles (99.38 km) NNE | Salem–Leckrone Airport (SLO) | Salem, Illinois, United States | |
| 6 | 61.76 miles (99.39 km) NNW | MidAmerica St. Louis Airport (BLV) | Belleville, Illinois, United States | |
| 7 | 63.08 miles (101.52 km) SSW | Sikeston Memorial Municipal AirportHarvey Parks Army Airfield (SIK) | Sikeston, Missouri, United States | |
| 8 | 73.43 miles (118.17 km) N | Greenville Airport (GRE) | Greenville, Illinois, United States | |
| 9 | 73.57 miles (118.39 km) NW | St. Louis Downtown Airport (CPS) | Cahokia, Illinois (near St. Louis), United States | |
| 10 | 88.08 miles (141.75 km) NNW | St. Louis Regional Airport (ALN) | Alton, Illinois, United States | |
| 11 | 90.04 miles (144.90 km) NW | Lambert–St. Louis International Airport (STL) | St. Louis, Missouri, United States | |
| 12 | 90.88 miles (146.26 km) SSE | Murray-Calloway County Airport (CEY) | Murray, Kentucky, United States | |
| 13 | 91.13 miles (146.67 km) SSW | Malden Regional Airport (MAW) | Malden, Missouri, United States | |
| 14 | 95.53 miles (153.74 km) ENE | Evansville Regional Airport (EVV) | Evansville, Indiana, United States | |
| 15 | 97.50 miles (156.92 km) NW | Spirit of St. Louis Airport (SUS) | Chesterfield, Missouri, United States | |
| Rank | Distance & Direction | Airport Name & IATA Code | Airport Location | Further Actions |
| 1 | 11,051.53 miles (17,785.68 km) W | Margaret River Airport (MGV) | Margaret River, Western Australia, Australia | |
| 2 | 11,029.89 miles (17,750.84 km) W | Busselton Regional Airport (BQB) | Busselton, Western Australia, Australia | |
| 3 | 11,007.86 miles (17,715.39 km) W | Bunbury Airport (BUY) | Bunbury, Western Australia, Australia | |
| 4 | 11,001.79 miles (17,705.62 km) W | Manjimup Airport (MJP) | Manjimup, Western Australia, Australia | |
| 5 | 10,981.21 miles (17,672.50 km) W | Rottnest Airport (RTS) | Rottnest Island, Western Australia, Australia | |
| 6 | 10,965.17 miles (17,646.68 km) W | Jandakot Airport (JAD) | Jandakot, Western Australia, Australia | |
| 7 | 10,957.71 miles (17,634.68 km) WSW | Jurien Bay Airport (JUR) | Jurien Bay, Western Australia, Australia | |
| 8 | 10,956.35 miles (17,632.49 km) W | Perth Airport (PER) | Perth, Western Australia, Australia | |
| 9 | 10,925.97 miles (17,583.60 km) WSW | Geraldton Airport (GET) | Geraldton, Western Australia, Australia | |
| 10 | 10,923.77 miles (17,580.06 km) W | Albany Airport (ALH) | Albany, Western Australia, Australia | |
| 11 | 10,908.91 miles (17,556.14 km) WSW | Kalbarri Airport (KAX) | Kalbarri, Western Australia, Australia | |
| 12 | 10,907.23 miles (17,553.44 km) W | Katanning Airport (KNI) | Katanning, Western Australia, Australia | |
| 13 | 10,872.34 miles (17,497.29 km) WSW | Mullewa Airport (MXU) | Mullewa, Western Australia, Australia | |
| 14 | 10,871.76 miles (17,496.37 km) WSW | Shark Bay Airport (MJK) | Monkey Mia, Western Australia, Australia | |
| 15 | 10,870.81 miles (17,494.82 km) WSW | Morawa Airport (MWB) | Morawa, Western Australia, Australia | |
| Rank | Distance & Direction | Airport Name & IATA Code | Airport Location | Further Actions |
| 1 | 67.48 miles (108.60 km) N | Boswell Bay Airport (BSW) | Boswell Bay, Alaska, United States | |
| 2 | 72.91 miles (117.33 km) NW | Chenega Bay Airport (NCN) | Chenega, Alaska, United States | |
| 3 | 77.50 miles (124.72 km) NNE | Merle K. (Mudhole) Smith Airport (CDV) | Cordova, Alaska, United States | |
| 4 | 78.21 miles (125.87 km) NNE | Cordova Municipal Airport (CKU) | Cordova, Alaska, United States | |
| 5 | 99.19 miles (159.62 km) N | Tatitlek Airport (TEK) | Tatitlek, Alaska, United States | |
| 6 | 116.38 miles (187.30 km) N | Valdez Airport (VDZ) | Valdez, Alaska, United States | |
| 7 | 117.86 miles (189.67 km) WNW | Seward Airport (SWD) | Seward, Alaska, United States | |
| 8 | 139.66 miles (224.76 km) ENE | Yakataga Airport (CYT) | Cape Yakataga, Alaska, United States | |
| 9 | 165.79 miles (266.80 km) ENE | Icy Bay Airport (ICY) | Icy Bay, Alaska, United States | |
| 10 | 169.59 miles (272.93 km) NW | Bryant Army Airfield (FRN) | Fort Richardson, Anchorage, Alaska, United States | |
| 11 | 171.67 miles (276.28 km) NW | Merrill Field (MRI) | Anchorage, Alaska, United States | |
| 12 | 172.58 miles (277.75 km) NW | Elmendorf Air Force Base (EDF) | Anchorage, Alaska, United States | |
| 13 | 173.59 miles (279.37 km) NW | Ted Stevens Anchorage International Airport (ANC) | Anchorage, Alaska, United States | |
| 14 | 175.51 miles (282.45 km) N | Copper Center Airport (CZC) | Copper Center, Alaska, United States | |
| 15 | 175.79 miles (282.90 km) NNW | Palmer Municipal Airport (PAQ) | Palmer, Alaska, United States | |
| Rank | Distance & Direction | Airport Name & IATA Code | Airport Location | Further Actions |
| 1 | 10,639.18 miles (17,122.05 km) SSE | Port Elizabeth International Airport (PLZ) | Port Elizabeth, South Africa | |
| 2 | 10,620.66 miles (17,092.26 km) SSE | Port Alfred Airport (AFD) | Port Alfred, South Africa | |
| 3 | 10,604.88 miles (17,066.85 km) SSE | George Airport (GRJ) | George, South Africa | |
| 4 | 10,591.92 miles (17,046.01 km) S | East London Airport (ELS) | East London, South Africa | |
| 5 | 10,546.84 miles (16,973.45 km) SSE | Cape Town International Airport (CPT) | Cape Town, South Africa | |
| 6 | 10,494.87 miles (16,889.81 km) S | Mthatha Airport (UTT) | Mthatha, South Africa | |
| 7 | 10,455.24 miles (16,826.04 km) S | Margate Airport (MGH) | Margate, KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa | |
| 8 | 10,380.86 miles (16,706.33 km) S | Lebakeng Airport (LEF) | Lebakeng, Lesotho | |
| 9 | 10,373.86 miles (16,695.06 km) S | Semonkong Airport (SOK) | Semonkong, Lesotho | |
| 10 | 10,371.96 miles (16,692.01 km) S | King Shaka International (DUR) | Durban, KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa | |
| 11 | 10,371.80 miles (16,691.75 km) S | Pietermaritzburg Airport (PZB) | Pietermaritzburg, South Africa | |
| 12 | 10,369.90 miles (16,688.70 km) S | Lesobeng Airport (LES) | Lesobeng, Lesotho | |
| 13 | 10,366.03 miles (16,682.46 km) SSE | Mafeteng Airport (MFC) | Mafeteng, Lesotho | |
| 14 | 10,344.84 miles (16,648.36 km) S | Moshoeshoe I International Airport (MSU) | Maseru, Lesotho | |
| 15 | 10,341.07 miles (16,642.29 km) S | Mokhotlong Airport (MKH) | Mokhotlong, Lesotho | |