Nonstop flight route between Atwater, California, United States and Kingscote, South Australia, Australia:
Departure Airport:
(37°22'50"N by 120°34'5"W)
Arrival Airport:
(35°42'50"S by 137°31'18"E)
Distance from MER to KGC:
8,234.49 miles (13,252.10 km)
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About this route:
A direct, nonstop flight between Castle Airport (MER), Atwater, California, United States and Kingscote Airport (KGC), Kingscote, South Australia, Australia would travel a Great Circle distance of 8,234 miles (or 13,252 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 Kingscote 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 Kingscote 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: | KGC / YKSC |
| Airport Name: | Kingscote Airport |
| Location: | Kingscote, South Australia, Australia |
| GPS Coordinates: | 35°42'50"S by 137°31'18"E |
| Area Served: | Kangaroo Island |
| Operator/Owner: | Kangaroo Island Council |
| Airport Type: | Public |
| Elevation: | 24 feet (7 meters) |
| # of Runways: | 3 |
| View all routes: | Routes from KGC |
| More Information: | KGC Maps & Info |
Facts about Castle Airport (MER):
- The EPA currently has this base listed on their database due to the bulk wastes such as solvents, oils, fuels, and sludges which were disposed in pits at landfills around the base until 1977.
- The furthest airport from Castle Airport (MER) is Tôlanaro Airport (FTU), which is located 11,312 miles (18,204 kilometers) away in Tôlanaro, Madagascar.
- The closest airport to Castle Airport (MER) is Merced Regional Airport (MCE), which is located only 7 miles (12 kilometers) SSE of MER.
- Castle Airport (MER) currently has only 1 runway.
- Castle Air Museum is 500 yards away, displaying over 50 restored World War II, Korean War, and Cold War era aircraft.
- 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.
Facts about Kingscote Airport (KGC):
- Kingscote Airport (KGC) has 3 runways.
- Kingscote Airport is located 6.5 nautical miles southwest of Kingscote, the main town on Kangaroo Island.
- Kingscote Airport handled 51,021 passengers last year.
- Following the withdrawal of ASA, Kendell Airlines, operated 19-seat Fairchild Metroliners and 34 seat SAAB aircraft to the Island.
- Because of Kingscote Airport's relatively low elevation of 24 feet, planes can take off or land at Kingscote 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 Kingscote Airport (KGC) is Adelaide Airport (ADL), which is located 78 miles (125 kilometers) NE of KGC.
- The furthest airport from Kingscote Airport (KGC) is Flores Airport (FLW), which is located 11,764 miles (18,933 kilometers) away in Flores Island, Azores, Portugal.
- Kingscote Airport was ranked 60th in Australia for the number of revenue passengers served in financial year 2010-2011.
| 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 | 77.82 miles (125.24 km) NE | Adelaide Airport (ADL) | Adelaide, South Australia, Australia | |
| 2 | 145.91 miles (234.81 km) NNW | Cowell Airport (CCW) | Cowell, South Australia, Australia | |
| 3 | 150.01 miles (241.42 km) NNW | Cleve Airport (CVC) | Cleve, South Australia, Australia | |
| 4 | 173.12 miles (278.60 km) N | Port Pirie Airport (PPI) | Port Pirie, South Australia, Australia | |
| 5 | 206.97 miles (333.08 km) ENE | Renmark Airport (RMK) | Renmark, South Australia, Australia | |
| 6 | 228.81 miles (368.23 km) SE | Mount Gambier Airport (MGB) | Mount Gambier, Australia | |
| 7 | 267.60 miles (430.65 km) ESE | Horsham Airport (HSM) | Horsham, Victoria, Australia | |
| 8 | 269.69 miles (434.02 km) ENE | Robinvale Airport (RBC) | Robinvale, Victoria, Australia | |
| 9 | 271.22 miles (436.48 km) NW | Streaky Bay Airport (KBY) | Streaky Bay, South Australia, Australia | |
| 10 | 271.40 miles (436.77 km) E | Hopetoun Airport (HTU) | Hopetoun, Victoria, Australia | |
| 11 | 277.98 miles (447.36 km) ENE | Mildura Airport (MQL) | Mildura, Victoria, Australia | |
| 12 | 282.53 miles (454.68 km) SE | Portland Airport (PTJ) | Portland, Victoria, Australia | |
| 13 | 284.98 miles (458.63 km) ESE | Hamilton Airport (HLT) | Hamilton, Victoria, Australia | |
| 14 | 293.38 miles (472.15 km) NNE | Wilpena Pound (HWK) | Hawker, South Australia, Australia | |
| 15 | 322.93 miles (519.70 km) ESE | Ararat Airport (ARY) | Ararat, Victoria, Australia | |
| Rank | Distance & Direction | Airport Name & IATA Code | Airport Location | Further Actions |
| 1 | 11,764.49 miles (18,933.07 km) WNW | Flores Airport (FLW) | Flores Island, Azores, Portugal | |
| 2 | 11,758.58 miles (18,923.55 km) WNW | Corvo Airport (CVU) | Corvo Island, Azores, Portugal | |
| 3 | 11,655.03 miles (18,756.90 km) WNW | Horta International Airport (HOR) | Horta, Azores, Portugal | |
| 4 | 11,639.98 miles (18,732.68 km) WNW | Pico Airport (PIX) | Pico Island, Azores, Portugal | |
| 5 | 11,611.11 miles (18,686.23 km) WNW | Graciosa Airport (GRW) | Graciosa Island, Azores, Portugal | |
| 6 | 11,565.74 miles (18,613.21 km) WNW | Lajes Air Base (TER) | Lajes, Azores, Portugal | |
| 7 | 11,498.34 miles (18,504.74 km) WNW | João Paulo II Airport (PDL) | Ponta Delgada, Azores, Portugal | |
| 8 | 11,471.01 miles (18,460.76 km) W | Santa Maria Airport (SMA) | Santa Maria, Portugal | |
| 9 | 11,460.06 miles (18,443.13 km) NNE | St. John's International Airport (YYT) | St. John's, Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada | |
| 10 | 11,396.16 miles (18,340.30 km) NE | Saint-Pierre Airport (FSP) | Saint-Pierre, Saint Pierre and Miquelon, France | |
| 11 | 11,373.32 miles (18,303.54 km) NE | Miquelon Airport (MQC) | Miquelon, Saint Pierre and Miquelon | |
| 12 | 11,337.00 miles (18,245.10 km) NNE | Gander International Airport (YQX) | Gander, Newfoundland, Canada | |
| 13 | 11,274.21 miles (18,144.05 km) NE | Sydney/J.A. Douglas McCurdy Airport (YQY) | Sydney, Nova Scotia, Canada | |
| 14 | 11,238.22 miles (18,086.12 km) NE | Deer Lake Regional Airport (YDF) | Deer Lake, Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada | |
| 15 | 11,236.91 miles (18,084.00 km) NE | Port Hawkesbury Airport (YPS) | Port Hawkesbury, Nova Scotia, Canada | |