Nonstop flight route between Atwater, California, United States and Condobolin, New South Wales, Australia:
Departure Airport:
(37°22'50"N by 120°34'5"W)
Arrival Airport:
(33°3'53"S by 147°12'29"E)
Distance from MER to CBX:
7,663.85 miles (12,333.75 km)
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About this route:
A direct, nonstop flight between Castle Airport (MER), Atwater, California, United States and Condobolin Airport (CBX), Condobolin, New South Wales, Australia would travel a Great Circle distance of 7,664 miles (or 12,334 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 Castle Airport and Condobolin 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 Castle Airport and Condobolin Airport. You'll see that it will travel the same route of the red line on this map!
Departure Airport Information:
| IATA / ICAO Codes: | MER / KMER |
| Airport Name: | Castle Airport |
| Location: | Atwater, California, United States |
| GPS Coordinates: | 37°22'50"N by 120°34'5"W |
| Operator/Owner: | Merced County Department of Commerce, Aviation, and Economic Development |
| Airport Type: | Public |
| Elevation: | 191 feet (58 meters) |
| # of Runways: | 1 |
| View all routes: | Routes from MER |
| More Information: | MER Maps & Info |
Arrival Airport Information:
| IATA / ICAO Codes: | CBX / YCDO |
| Airport Name: | Condobolin Airport |
| Location: | Condobolin, New South Wales, Australia |
| GPS Coordinates: | 33°3'53"S by 147°12'29"E |
| Area Served: | Condobolin, New South Wales and surrounding area |
| Elevation: | 650 feet (198 meters) |
| # of Runways: | 2 |
| View all routes: | Routes from CBX |
| More Information: | CBX Maps & Info |
Facts about Castle Airport (MER):
- Castle Airport (MER) currently has only 1 runway.
- Since the mid-1940s, aircraft maintenance, fuel management, and fire training activities on the base have generated wastes that consist primarily of waste fuels, oils, solvents, and cleaners.
- Because of Castle Airport's relatively low elevation of 191 feet, planes can take off or land at Castle 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.
- In 2004, recommendations were made to relocate the 129th Rescue Wing of the California Air National Guard and its associated HC-130, MC-130 and HH-60 aircraft from Moffett Federal Airfield to the former Castle Air Force Base, now Castle Airport.
- The closest airport to Castle Airport (MER) is Merced Regional Airport (MCE), which is located only 7 miles (12 kilometers) SSE of MER.
- The furthest airport from Castle Airport (MER) is Tôlanaro Airport (FTU), which is located 11,312 miles (18,204 kilometers) away in Tôlanaro, Madagascar.
Facts about Condobolin Airport (CBX):
- Condobolin Airport (CBX) has 2 runways.
- The furthest airport from Condobolin Airport (CBX) is Horta International Airport (HOR), which is located 11,996 miles (19,306 kilometers) away in Horta, Azores, Portugal.
- The closest airport to Condobolin Airport (CBX) is Forbes Airport (FRB), which is located 47 miles (75 kilometers) ESE of CBX.
- Because of Condobolin Airport's relatively low elevation of 650 feet, planes can take off or land at Condobolin 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.
| Rank | Distance & Direction | Airport Name & IATA Code | Airport Location | Further Actions |
| 1 | 7.26 miles (11.68 km) SSE | Merced Regional Airport (MCE) | Merced, California, United States |     |
| 2 | 27.12 miles (43.65 km) NW | Modesto City-County Airport (MOD) | Modesto, California, United States | |
| 3 | 27.51 miles (44.27 km) SW | Los Banos Municipal Airport (LSN) | Los Banos, California, United States | |
| 4 | 29.78 miles (47.92 km) W | NASA Crows Landing Airport (NRC) | Crows Landing, California, United States | |
| 5 | 36.91 miles (59.40 km) SE | Madera Municipal Airport (MAE) | Madera, California, United States | |
| 6 | 45.69 miles (73.53 km) N | Columbia Airport (COA) | Columbia, California, United States | |
| 7 | 51.03 miles (82.13 km) NW | Stockton Metropolitan Airport (SCK) | Stockton, California, United States | |
| 8 | 57.32 miles (92.24 km) SW | Hollister Municipal Airport (HLI) | Hollister, California, United States | |
| 9 | 60.88 miles (97.98 km) SE | Fresno Chandler Executive AirportChandler Municipal Airport (Old) (FCH) | Fresno, California, United States | |
| 10 | 62.71 miles (100.91 km) SE | Fresno Yosemite International Airport (FAT) | Fresno, California, United States | |
| 11 | 68.82 miles (110.76 km) W | Reid-Hillview Airport of Santa Clara County (RHV) | San Jose, California, United States | |
| 12 | 71.93 miles (115.77 km) WNW | Livermore Municipal Airport (LVK) | Livermore, California, United States | |
| 13 | 73.96 miles (119.02 km) WSW | Watsonville Municipal Airport (WVI) | Watsonville, California, United States | |
| 14 | 74.75 miles (120.29 km) W | Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport (SJC) | San Jose, California, United States | |
| 15 | 75.76 miles (121.93 km) SW | Salinas Municipal AirportSalinas Army Air Base (SNS) | Salinas, California, United States | |
| Rank | Distance & Direction | Airport Name & IATA Code | Airport Location | Further Actions |
| 1 | 11,311.72 miles (18,204.41 km) SE | Tôlanaro Airport (FTU) | Tôlanaro, Madagascar | |
| 2 | 11,301.64 miles (18,188.18 km) SSE | Pierrefonds Airport (ZSE) | Saint-Pierre, Réunion | |
| 3 | 11,273.49 miles (18,142.87 km) SSE | Roland Garros Airport (RUN) | St Denis, Réunion, France | |
| 4 | 11,260.93 miles (18,122.66 km) S | Sir Seewoosagur Ramgoolam International Airport (MRU) | Plaisance, Mauritius | |
| 5 | 11,205.02 miles (18,032.69 km) SE | Ampanihy Airport (AMP) | Ampanihy, Madagascar | |
| 6 | 11,196.39 miles (18,018.79 km) SSW | Sir Gaëtan Duval Airport (RRG) | Rodrigues Island, Mauritius | |
| 7 | 11,137.28 miles (17,923.67 km) SSE | Mananjary Airport (MNJ) | Mananjary, Madagascar | |
| 8 | 11,111.96 miles (17,882.92 km) SE | Fianarantsoa Airport (WFI) | Fianarantsoa, Madagascar | |
| 9 | 11,011.03 miles (17,720.49 km) SE | Manja Airport (MJA) | Manja, Menabe, Madagascar | |
| 10 | 11,008.37 miles (17,716.22 km) SE | Andavadoaka Airport (DVD) | Andavadoaka, Toliara province, Atsimo-Andrefana region, Madagascar | |
| 11 | 10,993.21 miles (17,691.82 km) SE | Morombe Airport (MXM) | Morombe, Madagascar | |
| 12 | 10,972.89 miles (17,659.11 km) SSE | Toamasino Airport (TMM) | Toamasina, Madagascar | |
| 13 | 10,963.56 miles (17,644.10 km) SSE | Ivato International Airport (TNR) | Antananarivo, Madagascar | |
| 14 | 10,945.21 miles (17,614.56 km) SE | Miandrivazo Airport (ZVA) | Miandrivazo, Madagascar | |
| 15 | 10,920.84 miles (17,575.35 km) SE | Belo sur Tsiribihina Airport (BMD) | Belo sur Tsiribihina, Madagascar | |
| Rank | Distance & Direction | Airport Name & IATA Code | Airport Location | Further Actions |
| 1 | 46.79 miles (75.30 km) ESE | Forbes Airport (FRB) | Forbes, New South Wales, Australia | |
| 2 | 60.23 miles (96.94 km) S | West Wyalong Airport (WWY) | West Wyalong, New South Wales, Australia | |
| 3 | 98.78 miles (158.97 km) NE | Dubbo City Regional Airport (DBO) | Dubbo, New South Wales, Australia | |
| 4 | 105.04 miles (169.04 km) SW | Griffith Airport (GFF) | Griffith, New South Wales, Australia | |
| 5 | 117.76 miles (189.52 km) SSE | Cootamundra Airport (CMD) | Cootamundra, New South Wales, Australia | |
| 6 | 133.99 miles (215.64 km) NW | Cobar Airport (CAZ) | Cobar, New South Wales, Australia | |
| 7 | 143.20 miles (230.45 km) E | Bathurst Airport (BHS) | Bathurst, New South Wales, Australia | |
| 8 | 143.78 miles (231.39 km) ENE | Mudgee Airport (DGE) | Mudgee, New South Wales, Australia | |
| 9 | 145.86 miles (234.74 km) S | Wagga Wagga Airport (WGA) | Wagga Wagga, New South Wales, Australia | |
| 10 | 159.24 miles (256.27 km) NNE | Coonamble Airport (CNB) | Coonamble, New South Wales, Australia | |
| 11 | 166.08 miles (267.29 km) ENE | Coolah Airport (CLH) | Coolah, New South Wales, Australia | |
| 12 | 169.72 miles (273.14 km) NE | Coonabarabran Airport (COJ) | Coonabarabran, New South Wales, Australia | |
| 13 | 170.04 miles (273.65 km) SW | Hay Airport (HXX) | Hay, New South Wales, Australia | |
| 14 | 187.34 miles (301.50 km) SE | Goulburn Airport (GUL) | Goulburn, New South Wales, Australia | |
| 15 | 192.05 miles (309.08 km) SE | Canberra Airport (CBR) | Canberra, Australia | |
| Rank | Distance & Direction | Airport Name & IATA Code | Airport Location | Further Actions |
| 1 | 11,996.22 miles (19,305.99 km) NNW | Horta International Airport (HOR) | Horta, Azores, Portugal | |
| 2 | 11,986.08 miles (19,289.68 km) NNW | Pico Airport (PIX) | Pico Island, Azores, Portugal | |
| 3 | 11,985.54 miles (19,288.80 km) NNW | Flores Airport (FLW) | Flores Island, Azores, Portugal | |
| 4 | 11,970.95 miles (19,265.32 km) N | Corvo Airport (CVU) | Corvo Island, Azores, Portugal | |
| 5 | 11,942.84 miles (19,220.08 km) NNW | Graciosa Airport (GRW) | Graciosa Island, Azores, Portugal | |
| 6 | 11,930.38 miles (19,200.03 km) NW | Lajes Air Base (TER) | Lajes, Azores, Portugal | |
| 7 | 11,928.26 miles (19,196.63 km) NW | Santa Maria Airport (SMA) | Santa Maria, Portugal | |
| 8 | 11,923.24 miles (19,188.55 km) NW | João Paulo II Airport (PDL) | Ponta Delgada, Azores, Portugal | |
| 9 | 11,508.15 miles (18,520.52 km) W | Madeira Airport (FNC) | Funchal, Madeira, Portugal | |
| 10 | 11,494.68 miles (18,498.85 km) WNW | La Palma Airport (SPC) | La Palma, Canary Islands, Spain | |
| 11 | 11,485.76 miles (18,484.49 km) W | Porto Santo Airport (PXO) | Porto Santo, Madeira, Portugal | |
| 12 | 11,448.04 miles (18,423.78 km) WNW | La Gomera Airport (GMZ) | Alajeró / San Sebastián, Canary Islands, Spain | |
| 13 | 11,412.70 miles (18,366.92 km) WNW | Tenerife-South Airport (TFS) | Tenerife, Canary Islands, Spain | |
| 14 | 11,411.56 miles (18,365.09 km) WNW | Tenerife North Airport (TFN) | Tenerife, Canary Islands, Spain | |
| 15 | 11,343.25 miles (18,255.14 km) WNW | Gran Canaria Airport (LPA) | Las Palmas, Canary Islands, Spain | |