Nonstop flight route between Melbourne, Florida, United States and Willow, Alaska, United States:
Departure Airport:
(28°6'10"N by 80°38'43"W)
Arrival Airport:
(61°45'15"N by 150°3'6"W)
Distance from MLB to WOW:
3,856.76 miles (6,206.84 km)
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About this route:
A direct, nonstop flight between Melbourne International Airport (MLB), Melbourne, Florida, United States and Willow Airport (WOW), Willow, Alaska, United States would travel a Great Circle distance of 3,857 miles (or 6,207 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 Melbourne International Airport and Willow 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 Melbourne International Airport and Willow Airport. You'll see that it will travel the same route of the red line on this map!
Departure Airport Information:
| IATA / ICAO Codes: | MLB / KMLB |
| Airport Name: | Melbourne International Airport |
| Location: | Melbourne, Florida, United States |
| GPS Coordinates: | 28°6'10"N by 80°38'43"W |
| Area Served: | Melbourne, Florida |
| Operator/Owner: | City of Melbourne, Florida |
| Airport Type: | Public |
| Elevation: | 33 feet (10 meters) |
| # of Runways: | 3 |
| View all routes: | Routes from MLB |
| More Information: | MLB Maps & Info |
Arrival Airport Information:
| IATA / ICAO Codes: | WOW / PAUO |
| Airport Names: |
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| Location: | Willow, Alaska, United States |
| GPS Coordinates: | 61°45'15"N by 150°3'6"W |
| Area Served: | Willow, Alaska |
| Operator/Owner: | Alaska DOT&PF - Central Region |
| Airport Type: | Public |
| Elevation: | 221 feet (67 meters) |
| # of Runways: | 1 |
| View all routes: | Routes from WOW |
| More Information: | WOW Maps & Info |
Facts about Melbourne International Airport (MLB):
- Delta Airlines started nonstops to Atlanta in 1983.
- The closest airport to Melbourne International Airport (MLB) is Patrick Air Force Base (COF), which is located only 9 miles (15 kilometers) NNE of MLB.
- The furthest airport from Melbourne International Airport (MLB) is Shark Bay Airport (MJK), which is located 11,549 miles (18,586 kilometers) away in Monkey Mia, Western Australia, Australia.
- Passengers rose 70% in 2010 over 2009, as US Airways restarted service and Delta expanded.
- Monument sign at entrance to Melbourne International Airport
- Because of Melbourne International Airport's relatively low elevation of 33 feet, planes can take off or land at Melbourne 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.
- Melbourne International Airport (MLB) has 3 runways.
Facts about Willow Airport (WOW):
- The closest airport to Willow Airport (WOW) is Big Lake Airport (BGQ), which is located only 17 miles (27 kilometers) SSE of WOW.
- Because of Willow Airport's relatively low elevation of 221 feet, planes can take off or land at Willow 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.
- Willow Airport (WOW) currently has only 1 runway.
- Willow Airport is a state-owned, public-use airport located one nautical mile northwest of the central business district of Willow, in the Matanuska-Susitna Borough of the U.S.
- In addition to being known as "Willow Airport", another name for WOW is "UUO".
- As per Federal Aviation Administration records, Willow Airport had 2,703 passenger boardings in calendar year 2008, an increase of 33% from the 2,025 enplanements in 2007.
- The furthest airport from Willow Airport (WOW) is Port Elizabeth International Airport (PLZ), which is located 10,509 miles (16,912 kilometers) away in Port Elizabeth, South Africa.
| Rank | Distance & Direction | Airport Name & IATA Code | Airport Location | Further Actions |
| 1 | 9.38 miles (15.10 km) NNE | Patrick Air Force Base (COF) | Cocoa Beach, Florida, United States |     |
| 2 | 16.69 miles (26.85 km) N | Merritt Island Airport (COI) | Merritt Island, Florida, United States | |
| 3 | 29.97 miles (48.23 km) NNW | Space Coast Regional Airport (TIX) | Titusville, Florida, United States | |
| 4 | 33.88 miles (54.52 km) SSE | Vero Beach Municipal Airport (VRB) | Vero Beach, Florida, United States | |
| 5 | 45.28 miles (72.87 km) SSE | St. Lucie County International Airport (FPR) | Fort Pierce, Florida, United States | |
| 6 | 46.26 miles (74.45 km) WNW | Orlando International Airport (MCO) | Orlando, Florida, United States | |
| 7 | 49.92 miles (80.35 km) WNW | Kissimmee Gateway Airport (ISM) | Orlando, Florida, United States | |
| 8 | 51.82 miles (83.40 km) NW | Orlando Executive Airport (ORL) | Orlando, Florida, United States | |
| 9 | 58.90 miles (94.80 km) NW | Orlando/Sanford International Airport (SFB) | Sanford, Florida (near Orlando), United States | |
| 10 | 59.17 miles (95.23 km) SSW | Okeechobee County Airport (OBE) | Okeechobee, Florida, United States | |
| 11 | 60.00 miles (96.55 km) WNW | Walt Disney World Airport (DWS) | Walt Disney World / Orlando, Florida, United States [1] | |
| 12 | 61.73 miles (99.35 km) SW | Sebring Regional Airport (SEF) | Sebring, Florida, United States | |
| 13 | 64.52 miles (103.83 km) WSW | Avon Park Executive Airport (AVO) | Avon Park, Florida, United States | |
| 14 | 67.60 miles (108.79 km) W | Winter Haven's Gilbert Airport (GIF) | Winter Haven, Florida, United States | |
| 15 | 68.73 miles (110.62 km) SSE | Witham Field (SUA) | Stuart, Florida, United States | |
| Rank | Distance & Direction | Airport Name & IATA Code | Airport Location | Further Actions |
| 1 | 11,548.59 miles (18,585.60 km) W | Shark Bay Airport (MJK) | Monkey Mia, Western Australia, Australia | |
| 2 | 11,526.75 miles (18,550.46 km) W | Kalbarri Airport (KAX) | Kalbarri, Western Australia, Australia | |
| 3 | 11,524.51 miles (18,546.85 km) W | Carnarvon Airport (CVQ) | Carnarvon, Western Australia, Australia | |
| 4 | 11,503.54 miles (18,513.11 km) W | Geraldton Airport (GET) | Geraldton, Western Australia, Australia | |
| 5 | 11,478.58 miles (18,472.93 km) WSW | Jurien Bay Airport (JUR) | Jurien Bay, Western Australia, Australia | |
| 6 | 11,453.81 miles (18,433.08 km) W | Mullewa Airport (MXU) | Mullewa, Western Australia, Australia | |
| 7 | 11,433.14 miles (18,399.81 km) WSW | Rottnest Airport (RTS) | Rottnest Island, Western Australia, Australia | |
| 8 | 11,431.24 miles (18,396.76 km) WSW | RAAF Learmonth (LEA) | Exmouth, Western Australia, Australia | |
| 9 | 11,424.22 miles (18,385.46 km) W | Morawa Airport (MWB) | Morawa, Western Australia, Australia | |
| 10 | 11,422.72 miles (18,383.04 km) WSW | Margaret River Airport (MGV) | Margaret River, Western Australia, Australia | |
| 11 | 11,412.30 miles (18,366.28 km) WSW | Jandakot Airport (JAD) | Jandakot, Western Australia, Australia | |
| 12 | 11,411.68 miles (18,365.28 km) WSW | Busselton Regional Airport (BQB) | Busselton, Western Australia, Australia | |
| 13 | 11,409.44 miles (18,361.67 km) WSW | Perth Airport (PER) | Perth, Western Australia, Australia | |
| 14 | 11,402.71 miles (18,350.83 km) WSW | Bunbury Airport (BUY) | Bunbury, Western Australia, Australia | |
| 15 | 11,358.91 miles (18,280.34 km) WSW | Manjimup Airport (MJP) | Manjimup, Western Australia, Australia | |
| Rank | Distance & Direction | Airport Name & IATA Code | Airport Location | Further Actions |
| 1 | 16.97 miles (27.31 km) SSE | Big Lake Airport (BGQ) | Big Lake, Alaska, United States | |
| 2 | 20.99 miles (33.79 km) SE | Wasilla Airport (WWA) | Wasilla, Alaska, United States | |
| 3 | 33.43 miles (53.80 km) ESE | Palmer Municipal Airport (PAQ) | Palmer, Alaska, United States | |
| 4 | 35.67 miles (57.40 km) SSE | Elmendorf Air Force Base (EDF) | Anchorage, Alaska, United States | |
| 5 | 36.40 miles (58.59 km) SSE | Bryant Army Airfield (FRN) | Fort Richardson, Anchorage, Alaska, United States | |
| 6 | 37.97 miles (61.11 km) S | Merrill Field (MRI) | Anchorage, Alaska, United States | |
| 7 | 39.16 miles (63.02 km) N | Talkeetna Airport (TKA) | Talkeetna, Alaska, United States | |
| 8 | 39.90 miles (64.21 km) WNW | Skwentna Airport (SKW) | Skwentna, Alaska, United States | |
| 9 | 40.11 miles (64.56 km) S | Ted Stevens Anchorage International Airport (ANC) | Anchorage, Alaska, United States | |
| 10 | 51.84 miles (83.43 km) SW | Beluga Airport (BVU) | Beluga, Alaska, United States | |
| 11 | 59.00 miles (94.95 km) SW | Tyonek Airport (TYE) | Tyonek, Alaska, United States | |
| 12 | 90.76 miles (146.06 km) SSW | Kenai Municipal Airport (ENA) | Kenai, Alaska, United States | |
| 13 | 94.32 miles (151.79 km) SSW | Soldotna Airport (SXQ) | Soldotna, Alaska, United States | |
| 14 | 112.88 miles (181.67 km) NNE | Summit Airport (UMM) | Summit, Alaska, United States | |
| 15 | 114.42 miles (184.14 km) S | Seward Airport (SWD) | Seward, Alaska, United States | |
| Rank | Distance & Direction | Airport Name & IATA Code | Airport Location | Further Actions |
| 1 | 10,508.58 miles (16,911.88 km) S | Port Elizabeth International Airport (PLZ) | Port Elizabeth, South Africa | |
| 2 | 10,490.78 miles (16,883.23 km) SSE | George Airport (GRJ) | George, South Africa | |
| 3 | 10,483.63 miles (16,871.73 km) S | Port Alfred Airport (AFD) | Port Alfred, South Africa | |
| 4 | 10,452.85 miles (16,822.18 km) SSE | Cape Town International Airport (CPT) | Cape Town, South Africa | |
| 5 | 10,450.24 miles (16,818.00 km) S | East London Airport (ELS) | East London, South Africa | |
| 6 | 10,348.86 miles (16,654.83 km) S | Mthatha Airport (UTT) | Mthatha, South Africa | |
| 7 | 10,302.10 miles (16,579.59 km) S | Margate Airport (MGH) | Margate, KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa | |
| 8 | 10,234.47 miles (16,470.74 km) S | Lebakeng Airport (LEF) | Lebakeng, Lesotho | |
| 9 | 10,229.96 miles (16,463.48 km) S | Semonkong Airport (SOK) | Semonkong, Lesotho | |
| 10 | 10,225.62 miles (16,456.49 km) S | Mafeteng Airport (MFC) | Mafeteng, Lesotho | |
| 11 | 10,224.72 miles (16,455.06 km) S | Lesobeng Airport (LES) | Lesobeng, Lesotho | |
| 12 | 10,218.29 miles (16,444.70 km) S | Pietermaritzburg Airport (PZB) | Pietermaritzburg, South Africa | |
| 13 | 10,215.69 miles (16,440.51 km) S | King Shaka International (DUR) | Durban, KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa | |
| 14 | 10,202.97 miles (16,420.05 km) S | Moshoeshoe I International Airport (MSU) | Maseru, Lesotho | |
| 15 | 10,192.81 miles (16,403.70 km) S | Mokhotlong Airport (MKH) | Mokhotlong, Lesotho | |