Nonstop flight route between Kansas City, Missouri, United States and Coffs Harbour, New South Wales, Australia:
Departure Airport:
(39°7'23"N by 94°35'34"W)
Arrival Airport:
(30°19'12"S by 153°7'0"E)
Distance from MKC to CFS:
8,631.72 miles (13,891.37 km)
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About this route:
A direct, nonstop flight between Charles B. Wheeler Downtown Airport (MKC), Kansas City, Missouri, United States and Coffs Harbour Airport (CFS), Coffs Harbour, New South Wales, Australia would travel a Great Circle distance of 8,632 miles (or 13,891 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 Charles B. Wheeler Downtown Airport and Coffs Harbour 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 Charles B. Wheeler Downtown Airport and Coffs Harbour Airport. You'll see that it will travel the same route of the red line on this map!
Departure Airport Information:
| IATA / ICAO Codes: | MKC / KMKC |
| Airport Name: | Charles B. Wheeler Downtown Airport |
| Location: | Kansas City, Missouri, United States |
| GPS Coordinates: | 39°7'23"N by 94°35'34"W |
| Area Served: | Kansas City, Missouri |
| Airport Type: | Public |
| Elevation: | 756 feet (230 meters) |
| # of Runways: | 2 |
| View all routes: | Routes from MKC |
| More Information: | MKC Maps & Info |
Arrival Airport Information:
| IATA / ICAO Codes: | CFS / YCFS |
| Airport Name: | Coffs Harbour Airport |
| Location: | Coffs Harbour, New South Wales, Australia |
| GPS Coordinates: | 30°19'12"S by 153°7'0"E |
| Operator/Owner: | Coffs Harbour City Council |
| Airport Type: | Public |
| Elevation: | 18 feet (5 meters) |
| # of Runways: | 2 |
| View all routes: | Routes from CFS |
| More Information: | CFS Maps & Info |
Facts about Charles B. Wheeler Downtown Airport (MKC):
- Charles B. Wheeler Downtown Airport (MKC) has 2 runways.
- The closest airport to Charles B. Wheeler Downtown Airport (MKC) is Kansas City International Airport (MCI), which is located only 14 miles (22 kilometers) NNW of MKC.
- The furthest airport from Charles B. Wheeler Downtown Airport (MKC) is Margaret River Airport (MGV), which is located 10,758 miles (17,313 kilometers) away in Margaret River, Western Australia, Australia.
- Construction on runway 1-19 is complete and both runways are in use to their full length.
- Because of Charles B. Wheeler Downtown Airport's relatively low elevation of 756 feet, planes can take off or land at Charles B. Wheeler Downtown 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.
- Despite concerns about the airport being unsafe, Air Force One frequently uses it during Presidential visits.
- This airport replaced Richards Field as Kansas City's main airport.
Facts about Coffs Harbour Airport (CFS):
- Coffs Harbour Airport (CFS) has 2 runways.
- The closest airport to Coffs Harbour Airport (CFS) is Clarence Valley Regional Airport (GFN), which is located 39 miles (63 kilometers) N of CFS.
- Because of Coffs Harbour Airport's relatively low elevation of 18 feet, planes can take off or land at Coffs Harbour 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.
- On 15 May 2003, an Ambulance Service of New South Wales Beechcraft B200C King Air aircraft had to make an emergency landing at Coffs Harbour Airport after it hit the sea or a reef near the Coffs Harbour boat harbour during an instrument approach in heavy rain and poor visibility.
- Open air paid parking is provided for over 200 cars.
- The furthest airport from Coffs Harbour Airport (CFS) is Santa Maria Airport (SMA), which is located 11,967 miles (19,258 kilometers) away in Santa Maria, Portugal.
| Rank | Distance & Direction | Airport Name & IATA Code | Airport Location | Further Actions |
| 1 | 13.69 miles (22.03 km) NNW | Kansas City International Airport (MCI) | Kansas City, Missouri, United States |     |
| 2 | 20.56 miles (33.10 km) SSW | Johnson County Executive Airport (OJC) | Olathe, Kansas, United States | |
| 3 | 24.26 miles (39.04 km) NW | Sherman Army AirfieldSherman Air Force Base (FLV) | Fort Leavenworth, Kansas, United States | |
| 4 | 25.75 miles (41.44 km) SW | New Century AirCenter (JCI) | Olathe, Kansas, United States | |
| 5 | 34.34 miles (55.26 km) WSW | Lawrence Municipal Airport (LWC) | Lawrence, Kansas, United States | |
| 6 | 47.92 miles (77.11 km) NNW | Rosecrans Memorial Airport (STJ) | St. Joseph, Missouri, United States | |
| 7 | 55.34 miles (89.07 km) W | Philip Billard Municipal Airport (TOP) | Topeka, Kansas, United States | |
| 8 | 62.37 miles (100.37 km) ESE | Whiteman Air Force Base (SZL) | Knob Noster, Missouri, United States | |
| 9 | 74.54 miles (119.97 km) E | Marshall Memorial Municipal Airport (MHL) | Marshall, Missouri, United States | |
| 10 | 81.41 miles (131.01 km) ESE | Sedalia Regional Airport (DMO) | Sedalia, Missouri, United States | |
| 11 | 85.15 miles (137.04 km) NE | Trenton Municipal Airport (TRX) | Trenton, Missouri, United States | |
| 12 | 92.03 miles (148.10 km) S | Fort Scott Municipal Airport (FSK) | Fort Scott, Kansas, United States | |
| 13 | 102.03 miles (164.20 km) WSW | Emporia Municipal Airport (EMP) | Emporia, Kansas, United States | |
| 14 | 111.42 miles (179.32 km) W | Manhattan Regional Airport (MHK) | Manhattan, Kansas, United States | |
| 15 | 111.48 miles (179.42 km) SSW | Chanute Martin Johnson Airport (CNU) | Chanute, Kansas, United States | |
| Rank | Distance & Direction | Airport Name & IATA Code | Airport Location | Further Actions |
| 1 | 10,757.56 miles (17,312.57 km) W | Margaret River Airport (MGV) | Margaret River, Western Australia, Australia | |
| 2 | 10,735.42 miles (17,276.94 km) W | Busselton Regional Airport (BQB) | Busselton, Western Australia, Australia | |
| 3 | 10,712.70 miles (17,240.38 km) W | Bunbury Airport (BUY) | Bunbury, Western Australia, Australia | |
| 4 | 10,709.99 miles (17,236.02 km) W | Manjimup Airport (MJP) | Manjimup, Western Australia, Australia | |
| 5 | 10,682.40 miles (17,191.62 km) W | Rottnest Airport (RTS) | Rottnest Island, Western Australia, Australia | |
| 6 | 10,666.84 miles (17,166.58 km) W | Jandakot Airport (JAD) | Jandakot, Western Australia, Australia | |
| 7 | 10,657.74 miles (17,151.93 km) W | Perth Airport (PER) | Perth, Western Australia, Australia | |
| 8 | 10,655.73 miles (17,148.70 km) W | Jurien Bay Airport (JUR) | Jurien Bay, Western Australia, Australia | |
| 9 | 10,636.22 miles (17,117.29 km) W | Albany Airport (ALH) | Albany, Western Australia, Australia | |
| 10 | 10,622.67 miles (17,095.48 km) WSW | Geraldton Airport (GET) | Geraldton, Western Australia, Australia | |
| 11 | 10,614.99 miles (17,083.13 km) W | Katanning Airport (KNI) | Katanning, Western Australia, Australia | |
| 12 | 10,605.42 miles (17,067.72 km) WSW | Kalbarri Airport (KAX) | Kalbarri, Western Australia, Australia | |
| 13 | 10,569.45 miles (17,009.84 km) WSW | Shark Bay Airport (MJK) | Monkey Mia, Western Australia, Australia | |
| 14 | 10,569.08 miles (17,009.24 km) WSW | Mullewa Airport (MXU) | Mullewa, Western Australia, Australia | |
| 15 | 10,568.18 miles (17,007.79 km) WSW | Morawa Airport (MWB) | Morawa, Western Australia, Australia | |
| Rank | Distance & Direction | Airport Name & IATA Code | Airport Location | Further Actions |
| 1 | 39.04 miles (62.83 km) N | Clarence Valley Regional Airport (GFN) | Grafton, New South Wales, Australia | |
| 2 | 56.05 miles (90.21 km) SSW | Kempsey Airport (KPS) | Kempsey, New South Wales, Australia | |
| 3 | 78.55 miles (126.41 km) S | Port Macquarie Airport (PQQ) | Port Macquarie, New South Wales, Australia | |
| 4 | 86.69 miles (139.51 km) NNE | Evans Head Memorial Aerodrome (EVH) | Evans Head, New South Wales, Australia | |
| 5 | 90.52 miles (145.68 km) W | Armidale Airport (ARM) | Armidale, New South Wales, Australia | |
| 6 | 96.30 miles (154.98 km) WNW | Glen Innes Airport (GLI) | Glen Innes, New South Wales, Australia | |
| 7 | 103.44 miles (166.47 km) N | Lismore Airport (LSY) | Lismore, New South Wales, Australia | |
| 8 | 106.14 miles (170.82 km) NNE | Ballina Byron Gateway Airport (BNK) | Ballina, New South Wales, Australia | |
| 9 | 121.62 miles (195.72 km) WNW | Inverell Airport (IVR) | Inverell, New South Wales, Australia | |
| 10 | 144.66 miles (232.81 km) WSW | Tamworth Airport (TMW) | Tamworth, New South Wales, Australia | |
| 11 | 150.73 miles (242.57 km) N | Gold Coast Airport (OOL) | Coolangatta, Queensland, Australia | |
| 12 | 152.83 miles (245.96 km) NW | Stanthorpe Airport (SNH) | Stanthorpe, Queensland, Australia | |
| 13 | 176.08 miles (283.37 km) WSW | Gunnedah Airport (GUH) | Gunnedah, New South Wales, Australia | |
| 14 | 186.92 miles (300.82 km) SSW | Newcastle Airport (NTL) | Newcastle, New South Wales, Australia | |
| 15 | 190.56 miles (306.68 km) SSW | Maitland Airport (MTL) | Maitland, New South Wales, Australia | |
| Rank | Distance & Direction | Airport Name & IATA Code | Airport Location | Further Actions |
| 1 | 11,966.66 miles (19,258.42 km) NNW | Santa Maria Airport (SMA) | Santa Maria, Portugal | |
| 2 | 11,919.53 miles (19,182.58 km) N | João Paulo II Airport (PDL) | Ponta Delgada, Azores, Portugal | |
| 3 | 11,875.59 miles (19,111.87 km) W | La Palma Airport (SPC) | La Palma, Canary Islands, Spain | |
| 4 | 11,861.00 miles (19,088.38 km) N | Pico Airport (PIX) | Pico Island, Azores, Portugal | |
| 5 | 11,860.72 miles (19,087.93 km) N | Horta International Airport (HOR) | Horta, Azores, Portugal | |
| 6 | 11,853.40 miles (19,076.15 km) N | Lajes Air Base (TER) | Lajes, Azores, Portugal | |
| 7 | 11,832.66 miles (19,042.77 km) WNW | La Gomera Airport (GMZ) | Alajeró / San Sebastián, Canary Islands, Spain | |
| 8 | 11,827.21 miles (19,034.01 km) N | Graciosa Airport (GRW) | Graciosa Island, Azores, Portugal | |
| 9 | 11,819.63 miles (19,021.80 km) WNW | Madeira Airport (FNC) | Funchal, Madeira, Portugal | |
| 10 | 11,795.52 miles (18,983.00 km) WNW | Tenerife-South Airport (TFS) | Tenerife, Canary Islands, Spain | |
| 11 | 11,789.94 miles (18,974.03 km) W | Tenerife North Airport (TFN) | Tenerife, Canary Islands, Spain | |
| 12 | 11,789.39 miles (18,973.13 km) WNW | Porto Santo Airport (PXO) | Porto Santo, Madeira, Portugal | |
| 13 | 11,761.29 miles (18,927.91 km) NNE | Flores Airport (FLW) | Flores Island, Azores, Portugal | |
| 14 | 11,748.03 miles (18,906.57 km) NNE | Corvo Airport (CVU) | Corvo Island, Azores, Portugal | |
| 15 | 11,723.92 miles (18,867.77 km) W | Gran Canaria Airport (LPA) | Las Palmas, Canary Islands, Spain | |