Nonstop flight route between Maré, Loyalty Islands, New Caledonia and Gary, Indiana (near Chicago), United States:
Departure Airport:
(21°28'53"S by 168°2'14"E)
Arrival Airport:
(41°36'59"N by 87°24'46"W)
Distance from MEE to GYY:
7,925.48 miles (12,754.79 km)
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About this route:
A direct, nonstop flight between Maré Airport (MEE), Maré, Loyalty Islands, New Caledonia and Gary/Chicago International Airport (GYY), Gary, Indiana (near Chicago), United States would travel a Great Circle distance of 7,925 miles (or 12,755 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 Maré Airport and Gary/Chicago International 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 Maré Airport and Gary/Chicago International Airport. You'll see that it will travel the same route of the red line on this map!
Departure Airport Information:
| IATA / ICAO Codes: | MEE / NWWR |
| Airport Name: | Maré Airport |
| Location: | Maré, Loyalty Islands, New Caledonia |
| GPS Coordinates: | 21°28'53"S by 168°2'14"E |
| Elevation: | 0 feet (0 meters) |
| View all routes: | Routes from MEE |
| More Information: | MEE Maps & Info |
Arrival Airport Information:
| IATA / ICAO Codes: | GYY / KGYY |
| Airport Name: | Gary/Chicago International Airport |
| Location: | Gary, Indiana (near Chicago), United States |
| GPS Coordinates: | 41°36'59"N by 87°24'46"W |
| Area Served: | Gary, Indiana |
| Operator/Owner: | Gary/Chicago Airport Authority |
| Airport Type: | Public |
| Elevation: | 591 feet (180 meters) |
| # of Runways: | 2 |
| View all routes: | Routes from GYY |
| More Information: | GYY Maps & Info |
Facts about Maré Airport (MEE):
- The furthest airport from Maré Airport (MEE) is Tazadit International Airport (OUZ), which is nearly antipodal to Maré Airport (meaning Maré Airport is almost on the exact opposite side of the Earth from Tazadit International Airport), and is located 12,349 miles (19,873 kilometers) away in Zouerate, Mauritania.
- Because of Maré Airport's relatively low elevation of 0 feet, planes can take off or land at Maré 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 closest airport to Maré Airport (MEE) is Nouméa Magenta Airport (GEA), which is located 114 miles (183 kilometers) WSW of MEE.
Facts about Gary/Chicago International Airport (GYY):
- Gary/Chicago International Airport (GYY) has 2 runways.
- Because of Gary/Chicago International Airport's relatively low elevation of 591 feet, planes can take off or land at Gary/Chicago 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 closest airport to Gary/Chicago International Airport (GYY) is Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW), which is located 21 miles (34 kilometers) NW of GYY.
- Gary/Chicago is the official "third airport" for the Chicago metropolitan area, supplementing Chicago's major airports, O'Hare and Midway.
- For many years airplanes seen in the Chicago Air & Water Show have flown from here, including the {U.S.
- The furthest airport from Gary/Chicago International Airport (GYY) is Margaret River Airport (MGV), which is located 11,103 miles (17,868 kilometers) away in Margaret River, Western Australia, Australia.
- High tension power lines along the west end of the airport are buried.
- Gary/Chicago International Airport was once served by Pan Am, Southeast Airlines, SkyValue Airlines, Skybus Airlines and Hooters Air, with flights to cities such as Hartford, Connecticut.
| Rank | Distance & Direction | Airport Name & IATA Code | Airport Location | Further Actions |
| 1 | 113.79 miles (183.12 km) WSW | Nouméa Magenta Airport (GEA) | Nouméa, New Caledonia |     |
| 2 | 122.59 miles (197.29 km) WSW | Tontouta International Airport (NOU) | Noumea, New Caledonia | |
| 3 | 140.64 miles (226.33 km) NE | Anatom Airport Aneityum Airport (AUY) | Anatom, Taféa, Vanuatu | |
| 4 | 185.34 miles (298.28 km) NNE | Aniwa Airport (AWD) | Aniwa Island, Taféa, Vanuatu | |
| 5 | 196.47 miles (316.18 km) NE | Futuna Airport (FTA) | Futuna Island, Taféa, Vanuatu | |
| 6 | 197.53 miles (317.90 km) NNE | Dillon's Bay Airport (DLY) | Dillon's Bay, Erromango, Taféa, Vanuatu | |
| 7 | 198.55 miles (319.53 km) NNE | Ipota Airport (IPA) | Ipota, Erromango, Vanuatu | |
| 8 | 208.13 miles (334.95 km) W | Koné Airport (KNQ) | Koné, New Caledonia | |
| 9 | 252.16 miles (405.81 km) WNW | Koumac Airport (KOC) | Koumac, New Caledonia | |
| 10 | 261.97 miles (421.60 km) N | Bauerfield International Airport (VLI) | Port Vila, Vanuatu | |
| 11 | 304.05 miles (489.32 km) N | Siwo Airport (EAE) | Sangafa, Emae, Shéfa, Vanuatu | |
| 12 | 308.00 miles (495.67 km) WNW | Île des Pins Airport (BMY) | Waala, Belep Islands, New Caledonia | |
| 13 | 318.92 miles (513.25 km) N | Tongoa Airport (TGH) | Tongoa, Shefa Province, Vanuatu | |
| 14 | 338.46 miles (544.69 km) N | Lamen Bay Airport (LNB) | Lamen Bay, Epi Island, Shéfa Province, Vanuatu | |
| 15 | 347.93 miles (559.94 km) N | Malekoula Airport (LPM) | Lamap, Malampa, Vanuatu | |
| Rank | Distance & Direction | Airport Name & IATA Code | Airport Location | Further Actions |
| 1 | 12,348.54 miles (19,873.00 km) N | Tazadit International Airport (OUZ) | Zouerate, Mauritania | |
| 2 | 12,341.17 miles (19,861.14 km) NNE | Fderik Airport (FGD) | Fderik, Mauritania | |
| 3 | 12,339.88 miles (19,859.06 km) NE | Atar Airport (ATR) | Atar, Mauritania | |
| 4 | 12,239.06 miles (19,696.81 km) NE | Akjoujt Airport (AJJ) | Akjoujt, Mauritania | |
| 5 | 12,232.62 miles (19,686.44 km) N | Tidjikja Airport (TIY) | Tidjikja, Mauritania | |
| 6 | 12,176.62 miles (19,596.33 km) N | Letfotar Airport (MOM) | Moudjeria, Mauritania | |
| 7 | 12,173.96 miles (19,592.05 km) NW | Tichitt Airport (THI) | Tichitt, Mauritania | |
| 8 | 12,140.19 miles (19,537.69 km) ENE | Dakhla Airport (VIL) | Dakhla, Western Sahara | |
| 9 | 12,133.92 miles (19,527.60 km) NNW | Tamchakett Airport (THT) | Tamchakett, Mauritania | |
| 10 | 12,111.53 miles (19,491.57 km) NNE | Boutilimit Airport (OTL) | Boutilimit, Mauritania | |
| 11 | 12,108.22 miles (19,486.25 km) E | Nouadhibou International Airport (NDB) | Nouadhibou, Mauritania | |
| 12 | 12,104.44 miles (19,480.16 km) E | La Güera Airport (ZLG) | La Güera, Western Sahara | |
| 13 | 12,096.87 miles (19,467.98 km) N | Kiffa Airport (KFA) | Kiffa, Mauritania | |
| 14 | 12,087.86 miles (19,453.48 km) NE | Nouakchott International Airport (NKC) | Nouakchott, Mauritania | |
| 15 | 12,073.96 miles (19,431.11 km) NNW | Aioun el Atrouss Airport (AEO) | Aioun El Atrouss, Mauritania | |
| Rank | Distance & Direction | Airport Name & IATA Code | Airport Location | Further Actions |
| 1 | 21.09 miles (33.94 km) NW | Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) | Chicago, Illinois, United States | |
| 2 | 23.79 miles (38.29 km) ESE | Porter County Regional Airport (VPZ) | Valparaiso, Indiana, United States | |
| 3 | 31.13 miles (50.09 km) ENE | Michigan City Municipal Airport (MGC) | Michigan City, Indiana, United States | |
| 4 | 35.18 miles (56.62 km) E | La Porte Municipal Airport (LPO) | La Porte, Indiana, United States | |
| 5 | 35.18 miles (56.62 km) E | La Porte Municipal Airport (PPO) | La Porte, Indiana, United States | |
| 6 | 35.31 miles (56.82 km) W | Lewis University Airport (LOT) | Chicago / Romeoville, Illinois, United States | |
| 7 | 35.62 miles (57.32 km) NW | Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) | Chicago, Illinois, United States | |
| 8 | 40.02 miles (64.40 km) W | Joliet Regional Airport (JOT) | Joliet, Illinois, United States | |
| 9 | 42.61 miles (68.58 km) NW | Chicago Executive Airport (PWK) | Chicago/Prospect Heights/Wheeling, Illinois, United States | |
| 10 | 43.86 miles (70.59 km) SSW | Greater Kankakee Airport (IKK) | Kankakee, Illinois, United States | |
| 11 | 47.51 miles (76.46 km) WNW | DuPage Airport (DPA) | West Chicago, Illinois, United States | |
| 12 | 47.72 miles (76.80 km) SSE | Jasper County Airport (RNZ) | Rensselaer, Indiana, United States | |
| 13 | 55.87 miles (89.92 km) WNW | Chicago/Aurora Municipal Airport (AUZ) | Aurora, Illinois, United States | |
| 14 | 56.91 miles (91.58 km) E | South Bend International Airport (SBN) | South Bend, Indiana, United States | |
| 15 | 59.27 miles (95.39 km) S | Kentland Municipal Airport (KKT) | Kentland, Indiana, United States | |
| Rank | Distance & Direction | Airport Name & IATA Code | Airport Location | Further Actions |
| 1 | 11,102.62 miles (17,867.88 km) WSW | Margaret River Airport (MGV) | Margaret River, Western Australia, Australia | |
| 2 | 11,079.27 miles (17,830.32 km) WSW | Busselton Regional Airport (BQB) | Busselton, Western Australia, Australia | |
| 3 | 11,062.07 miles (17,802.63 km) WSW | Manjimup Airport (MJP) | Manjimup, Western Australia, Australia | |
| 4 | 11,054.66 miles (17,790.71 km) WSW | Bunbury Airport (BUY) | Bunbury, Western Australia, Australia | |
| 5 | 11,010.29 miles (17,719.30 km) WSW | Rottnest Airport (RTS) | Rottnest Island, Western Australia, Australia | |
| 6 | 10,999.39 miles (17,701.76 km) W | Albany Airport (ALH) | Albany, Western Australia, Australia | |
| 7 | 10,997.22 miles (17,698.27 km) WSW | Jandakot Airport (JAD) | Jandakot, Western Australia, Australia | |
| 8 | 10,986.99 miles (17,681.80 km) WSW | Perth Airport (PER) | Perth, Western Australia, Australia | |
| 9 | 10,967.20 miles (17,649.95 km) WSW | Katanning Airport (KNI) | Katanning, Western Australia, Australia | |
| 10 | 10,963.86 miles (17,644.57 km) WSW | Jurien Bay Airport (JUR) | Jurien Bay, Western Australia, Australia | |
| 11 | 10,913.20 miles (17,563.05 km) WSW | Geraldton Airport (GET) | Geraldton, Western Australia, Australia | |
| 12 | 10,881.54 miles (17,512.10 km) WSW | Kalbarri Airport (KAX) | Kalbarri, Western Australia, Australia | |
| 13 | 10,870.92 miles (17,495.01 km) WSW | Morawa Airport (MWB) | Morawa, Western Australia, Australia | |
| 14 | 10,861.60 miles (17,480.01 km) WSW | Mullewa Airport (MXU) | Mullewa, Western Australia, Australia | |
| 15 | 10,822.03 miles (17,416.32 km) SW | Shark Bay Airport (MJK) | Monkey Mia, Western Australia, Australia | |