Nonstop flight route between Chicago, Illinois, United States and Camp Pohakuloa, Hawaii, United States:
Departure Airport:
(41°47'9"N by 87°45'8"W)
Arrival Airport:
(19°50'23"N by 155°43'0"W)
Distance from MDW to BSF:
4,194.33 miles (6,750.11 km)
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About this route:
A direct, nonstop flight between Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW), Chicago, Illinois, United States and Pōhakuloa Training Area (BSF), Camp Pohakuloa, Hawaii, United States would travel a Great Circle distance of 4,194 miles (or 6,750 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 Chicago Midway International Airport and Pōhakuloa Training Area, 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 Chicago Midway International Airport and Pōhakuloa Training Area. You'll see that it will travel the same route of the red line on this map!
Departure Airport Information:
| IATA / ICAO Codes: | MDW / KMDW |
| Airport Name: | Chicago Midway International Airport |
| Location: | Chicago, Illinois, United States |
| GPS Coordinates: | 41°47'9"N by 87°45'8"W |
| Area Served: | Chicago, Illinois, US |
| Operator/Owner: | City of Chicago |
| Airport Type: | Public |
| Elevation: | 620 feet (189 meters) |
| # of Runways: | 5 |
| View all routes: | Routes from MDW |
| More Information: | MDW Maps & Info |
Arrival Airport Information:
| IATA / ICAO Codes: | BSF / PHSF |
| Airport Name: | Pōhakuloa Training Area |
| Location: | Camp Pohakuloa, Hawaii, United States |
| GPS Coordinates: | 19°50'23"N by 155°43'0"W |
| Operator/Owner: | United States Army |
| View all routes: | Routes from BSF |
| More Information: | BSF Maps & Info |
Facts about Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW):
- The closest airport to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) is Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD), which is located only 15 miles (25 kilometers) NNW of MDW.
- The carrier transporting the most passengers from Chicago Midway Airport is Southwest Airlines.
- Because of Chicago Midway International Airport's relatively low elevation of 620 feet, planes can take off or land at Chicago Midway 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 furthest airport from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) is Margaret River Airport (MGV), which is located 11,083 miles (17,836 kilometers) away in Margaret River, Western Australia, Australia.
- Starting in early 2009, a construction project added a new walkway and food court to Concourse A.
- Chicago has considered privatizing the airport, but the deals fell through in 2009 and 2013.
- In June 2004, Mayor Daley and airline officials celebrated the completion of the Terminal Development Program.
- Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) has 5 runways.
Facts about Pōhakuloa Training Area (BSF):
- Several archaeological sites have been found in the training area, including the Bobcat Trail Habitation Cave, listed in the National Register of Historic Places.
- The only road access is via the narrow Saddle Road, which is paralleled by a tank trail.
- The furthest airport from Pōhakuloa Training Area (BSF) is Maun Airport (MUB), which is nearly antipodal to Pōhakuloa Training Area (meaning Pōhakuloa Training Area is almost on the exact opposite side of the Earth from Maun Airport), and is located 12,381 miles (19,925 kilometers) away in Maun, Botswana.
- The closest airport to Pōhakuloa Training Area (BSF) is Waimea-Kohala Airport (MUE), which is located only 12 miles (19 kilometers) NNE of BSF.
| Rank | Distance & Direction | Airport Name & IATA Code | Airport Location | Further Actions |
| 1 | 15.43 miles (24.84 km) NNW | Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) | Chicago, Illinois, United States |     |
| 2 | 21.09 miles (33.94 km) ESE | Gary/Chicago International Airport (GYY) | Gary, Indiana (near Chicago), United States | |
| 3 | 21.61 miles (34.78 km) SW | Lewis University Airport (LOT) | Chicago / Romeoville, Illinois, United States | |
| 4 | 23.93 miles (38.51 km) NNW | Chicago Executive Airport (PWK) | Chicago/Prospect Heights/Wheeling, Illinois, United States | |
| 5 | 26.85 miles (43.21 km) WNW | DuPage Airport (DPA) | West Chicago, Illinois, United States | |
| 6 | 28.65 miles (46.11 km) SW | Joliet Regional Airport (JOT) | Joliet, Illinois, United States | |
| 7 | 37.27 miles (59.98 km) W | Chicago/Aurora Municipal Airport (AUZ) | Aurora, Illinois, United States | |
| 8 | 44.35 miles (71.37 km) N | Waukegan National Airport (UGN) | Chicago / Waukegan, Illinois, United States | |
| 9 | 44.82 miles (72.13 km) ESE | Porter County Regional Airport (VPZ) | Valparaiso, Indiana, United States | |
| 10 | 48.35 miles (77.82 km) E | Michigan City Municipal Airport (MGC) | Michigan City, Indiana, United States | |
| 11 | 49.62 miles (79.86 km) S | Greater Kankakee Airport (IKK) | Kankakee, Illinois, United States | |
| 12 | 54.57 miles (87.82 km) ESE | La Porte Municipal Airport (LPO) | La Porte, Indiana, United States | |
| 13 | 54.57 miles (87.82 km) ESE | La Porte Municipal Airport (PPO) | La Porte, Indiana, United States | |
| 14 | 56.64 miles (91.16 km) N | Kenosha Regional Airport (ENW) | Kenosha, Wisconsin, United States | |
| 15 | 65.03 miles (104.65 km) SSE | Jasper County Airport (RNZ) | Rensselaer, Indiana, United States | |
| Rank | Distance & Direction | Airport Name & IATA Code | Airport Location | Further Actions |
| 1 | 11,082.52 miles (17,835.55 km) WSW | Margaret River Airport (MGV) | Margaret River, Western Australia, Australia | |
| 2 | 11,059.15 miles (17,797.94 km) WSW | Busselton Regional Airport (BQB) | Busselton, Western Australia, Australia | |
| 3 | 11,042.23 miles (17,770.69 km) WSW | Manjimup Airport (MJP) | Manjimup, Western Australia, Australia | |
| 4 | 11,034.50 miles (17,758.26 km) WSW | Bunbury Airport (BUY) | Bunbury, Western Australia, Australia | |
| 5 | 10,989.79 miles (17,686.30 km) WSW | Rottnest Airport (RTS) | Rottnest Island, Western Australia, Australia | |
| 6 | 10,980.03 miles (17,670.60 km) W | Albany Airport (ALH) | Albany, Western Australia, Australia | |
| 7 | 10,976.78 miles (17,665.37 km) WSW | Jandakot Airport (JAD) | Jandakot, Western Australia, Australia | |
| 8 | 10,966.52 miles (17,648.86 km) WSW | Perth Airport (PER) | Perth, Western Australia, Australia | |
| 9 | 10,947.40 miles (17,618.08 km) WSW | Katanning Airport (KNI) | Katanning, Western Australia, Australia | |
| 10 | 10,943.03 miles (17,611.06 km) WSW | Jurien Bay Airport (JUR) | Jurien Bay, Western Australia, Australia | |
| 11 | 10,892.21 miles (17,529.27 km) WSW | Geraldton Airport (GET) | Geraldton, Western Australia, Australia | |
| 12 | 10,860.48 miles (17,478.20 km) WSW | Kalbarri Airport (KAX) | Kalbarri, Western Australia, Australia | |
| 13 | 10,850.05 miles (17,461.42 km) WSW | Morawa Airport (MWB) | Morawa, Western Australia, Australia | |
| 14 | 10,840.63 miles (17,446.26 km) WSW | Mullewa Airport (MXU) | Mullewa, Western Australia, Australia | |
| 15 | 10,800.95 miles (17,382.40 km) SW | Shark Bay Airport (MJK) | Monkey Mia, Western Australia, Australia | |
| Rank | Distance & Direction | Airport Name & IATA Code | Airport Location | Further Actions |
| 1 | 11.59 miles (18.66 km) NNE | Waimea-Kohala Airport (MUE) | Kamuela, Hawaii, United States | |
| 2 | 22.48 miles (36.17 km) WSW | Kona International Airport at Keāhole (KOA) | Kailua / Kona, Hawaii, United States | |
| 3 | 30.82 miles (49.59 km) NNW | Upolu Airport (UPP) | Hawi, Hawaii, United States | |
| 4 | 44.25 miles (71.21 km) E | Hilo International Airport (ITO) | Hilo, Hawaii, United States | |
| 5 | 68.78 miles (110.69 km) NNW | Hana Airport (HNM) | Hana, Hawaii, United States | |
| 6 | 86.52 miles (139.25 km) NNW | Kahului Airport (OGG) | Kahului, Hawaii, United States | |
| 7 | 99.27 miles (159.76 km) NW | Kapalua Airport (JHM) | Lahaina, Hawaii, United States | |
| 8 | 103.28 miles (166.21 km) NW | Lanai Airport (LNY) | Lanai City, Hawaii, United States | |
| 9 | 124.85 miles (200.92 km) NW | Kalaupapa Airport (LUP) | Kalaupapa, Hawaii, United States | |
| 10 | 127.27 miles (204.82 km) NW | Molokai Airport (MKK) | Kaunakakai, Hawaii, United States | |
| 11 | 175.47 miles (282.39 km) NW | Hickam Field (HIK) | Honolulu, Hawaii, United States | |
| 12 | 175.47 miles (282.39 km) NW | Honolulu International Airport (HNL) | Honolulu, Hawaii, United States | |
| 13 | 182.89 miles (294.33 km) NW | Kalaeloa Airport (NAX) | Kapolei, Hawaii, United States | |
| 14 | 188.31 miles (303.06 km) NW | Wheeler AAF (HHI) | Wahiawa, Hawaii, United States | |
| 15 | 200.34 miles (322.42 km) NW | Dillingham Airfield (HDH) | Mokuleia, Hawaii, United States | |
| Rank | Distance & Direction | Airport Name & IATA Code | Airport Location | Further Actions |
| 1 | 12,380.70 miles (19,924.75 km) E | Maun Airport (MUB) | Maun, Botswana | |
| 2 | 12,286.45 miles (19,773.08 km) SSW | Kasane Airport (BBK) | Kasane, Botswana | |
| 3 | 12,284.23 miles (19,769.50 km) S | Katima Mulilo Airport (MPA) | Katima Mulilo, Namibia | |
| 4 | 12,279.14 miles (19,761.31 km) SW | Victoria Falls Airport (VFA) | Victoria Falls, Zimbabwe | |
| 5 | 12,264.80 miles (19,738.23 km) SW | Livingstone Airport (LVI) | Livingstone, Zambia | |
| 6 | 12,239.59 miles (19,697.66 km) WSW | Hwange National Park Airport (HWN) | Hwange National Park, Zimbabwe | |
| 7 | 12,224.28 miles (19,673.02 km) SE | Ghanzi Airport (GNZ) | Ghanzi, Botswana | |
| 8 | 12,211.04 miles (19,651.72 km) WSW | Francistown International Airport/Francistown Air Base (FRW) | Francistown, Botswana | |
| 9 | 12,173.51 miles (19,591.31 km) ESE | Dirico Airport (DRC) | Dirico, Angola | |
| 10 | 12,154.97 miles (19,561.48 km) W | Joshua Mqabuko Nkomo International Airport (BUQ) | Bulawayo, Zimbabwe | |
| 11 | 12,147.98 miles (19,550.22 km) SSW | Ngoma Airport (ZGM) | Ngoma, Zambia | |
| 12 | 12,111.48 miles (19,491.49 km) SSE | Mongu Airport (MNR) | Mongu, Western Province, Zambia | |
| 13 | 12,111.35 miles (19,491.28 km) ESE | Rundu Airport (NDU) | Rundu, Okavango Region, Namibia | |
| 14 | 12,107.58 miles (19,485.21 km) SSE | Hukuntsi Airport (HUK) | Hukuntsi, Botswana | |
| 15 | 12,106.96 miles (19,484.21 km) S | Jwaneng Airport (JWA) | Jwaneng, Botswana | |