Nonstop flight route between Mesa, Arizona, United States and Fargo, North Dakota, United States:
Departure Airport:
(33°27'38"N by 111°43'41"W)
Arrival Airport:
(46°55'14"N by 96°48'56"W)
Distance from MSC to FAR:
1,214.05 miles (1,953.82 km)
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About this route:
A direct, nonstop flight between Falcon Field (MSC), Mesa, Arizona, United States and Hector International Airport (FAR), Fargo, North Dakota, United States would travel a Great Circle distance of 1,214 miles (or 1,954 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 relatively short distance between Falcon Field and Hector International Airport, the route shown on this map most likely still appears to be a straight line.
Departure Airport Information:
| IATA / ICAO Codes: | MSC / KFFZ |
| Airport Names: |
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| Location: | Mesa, Arizona, United States |
| GPS Coordinates: | 33°27'38"N by 111°43'41"W |
| Area Served: | Mesa, Arizona |
| Operator/Owner: | City of Mesa |
| Airport Type: | Public |
| Elevation: | 1394 feet (425 meters) |
| # of Runways: | 2 |
| View all routes: | Routes from MSC |
| More Information: | MSC Maps & Info |
Arrival Airport Information:
| IATA / ICAO Codes: | FAR / KFAR |
| Airport Name: | Hector International Airport |
| Location: | Fargo, North Dakota, United States |
| GPS Coordinates: | 46°55'14"N by 96°48'56"W |
| Area Served: | Fargo, North Dakota and Moorhead, Minnesota |
| Operator/Owner: | City of Fargo |
| Airport Type: | Public |
| Elevation: | 902 feet (275 meters) |
| # of Runways: | 3 |
| View all routes: | Routes from FAR |
| More Information: | FAR Maps & Info |
Facts about Falcon Field (MSC):
- The closest airport to Falcon Field (MSC) is Phoenix–Mesa Gateway Airport (AZA), which is located only 11 miles (18 kilometers) SSE of MSC.
- From 1945-65 the field was leased out to industrial interests, including Talley Defense Systems, Astro Rocket Inc., Rocket Power Inc., the Gabriel Company and others.
- In addition to being known as "Falcon Field", other names for MSC include "Falcon Field Army Airfield" and "FFZ".
- Falcon Field (MSC) has 2 runways.
- Eventually it became a civil airfield, and is now owned and operated by the city of Mesa.
- The furthest airport from Falcon Field (MSC) is Sir Gaëtan Duval Airport (RRG), which is located 11,443 miles (18,416 kilometers) away in Rodrigues Island, Mauritius.
Facts about Hector International Airport (FAR):
- ==Airlines and destinations==
- Because of Hector International Airport's relatively low elevation of 902 feet, planes can take off or land at Hector 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.
- Hector International Airport (FAR) has 3 runways.
- The closest airport to Hector International Airport (FAR) is Detroit Lakes Airport (DTL), which is located 44 miles (72 kilometers) E of FAR.
- The furthest airport from Hector International Airport (FAR) is Margaret River Airport (MGV), which is located 10,552 miles (16,981 kilometers) away in Margaret River, Western Australia, Australia.
- The airport was the intended destination for the airplane carrying Buddy Holly, Ritchie Valens, and J.P.
| Rank | Distance & Direction | Airport Name & IATA Code | Airport Location | Further Actions |
| 1 | 11.38 miles (18.31 km) SSE | Phoenix–Mesa Gateway Airport (AZA) | Phoenix, Arizona, United States |     |
| 2 | 15.34 miles (24.69 km) NW | Scottsdale Airport (SCF) | Scottsdale, Arizona, United States | |
| 3 | 16.44 miles (26.45 km) W | Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport (PHX) | Phoenix, Arizona, United States | |
| 4 | 25.74 miles (41.43 km) NW | Phoenix Deer Valley Airport (DVT) | Phoenix, Arizona, United States | |
| 5 | 35.02 miles (56.36 km) S | Casa Grande Municipal Airport (CGZ) | Casa Grande, Arizona, United States | |
| 6 | 37.32 miles (60.06 km) W | Phoenix Goodyear Airport (GYR) | Goodyear, Arizona, United States | |
| 7 | 38.07 miles (61.27 km) W | Luke Air Force BaseLuke Field (LUF) | Glendale, Arizona, United States | |
| 8 | 55.29 miles (88.98 km) W | Buckeye Municipal Airport (BXK) | Buckeye, Arizona, United States | |
| 9 | 59.36 miles (95.54 km) NNE | Payson Airport (PJB) | Payson, Arizona, United States | |
| 10 | 69.74 miles (112.24 km) SSE | Pinal Airpark (MZJ) | Marana, Arizona, United States | |
| 11 | 78.42 miles (126.21 km) SSE | Marana Regional Airport (AVW) | Tucson, Arizona, United States | |
| 12 | 91.47 miles (147.21 km) NNW | Prescott Municipal Airport (PRC) | Prescott, Arizona, United States | |
| 13 | 96.05 miles (154.57 km) N | Sedona Airport (SDX) | Sedona, Arizona, United States | |
| 14 | 102.02 miles (164.18 km) SSE | Davis–Monthan Air Force Base (DMA) | Tucson, Arizona, United States | |
| 15 | 103.11 miles (165.94 km) ENE | Whiteriver Airport (WTR) | Whiteriver, Arizona, United States | |
| Rank | Distance & Direction | Airport Name & IATA Code | Airport Location | Further Actions |
| 1 | 11,442.97 miles (18,415.63 km) SSE | Sir Gaëtan Duval Airport (RRG) | Rodrigues Island, Mauritius | |
| 2 | 11,326.64 miles (18,228.42 km) SE | Sir Seewoosagur Ramgoolam International Airport (MRU) | Plaisance, Mauritius | |
| 3 | 11,287.99 miles (18,166.21 km) SE | Pierrefonds Airport (ZSE) | Saint-Pierre, Réunion | |
| 4 | 11,268.84 miles (18,135.40 km) SE | Roland Garros Airport (RUN) | St Denis, Réunion, France | |
| 5 | 11,029.84 miles (17,750.77 km) ESE | Tôlanaro Airport (FTU) | Tôlanaro, Madagascar | |
| 6 | 10,954.26 miles (17,629.13 km) ESE | Mananjary Airport (MNJ) | Mananjary, Madagascar | |
| 7 | 10,901.37 miles (17,544.01 km) ESE | Fianarantsoa Airport (WFI) | Fianarantsoa, Madagascar | |
| 8 | 10,896.60 miles (17,536.33 km) ESE | Ampanihy Airport (AMP) | Ampanihy, Madagascar | |
| 9 | 10,859.43 miles (17,476.52 km) SE | Toamasino Airport (TMM) | Toamasina, Madagascar | |
| 10 | 10,827.10 miles (17,424.49 km) SE | Sainte Marie Airport (SMS) | Île Sainte-Marie, Madagascar | |
| 11 | 10,802.52 miles (17,384.92 km) ESE | Ivato International Airport (TNR) | Antananarivo, Madagascar | |
| 12 | 10,754.81 miles (17,308.15 km) ESE | Manja Airport (MJA) | Manja, Menabe, Madagascar | |
| 13 | 10,737.78 miles (17,280.74 km) SE | Antsirabato Airport (ANM) | Antalaha, Madagascar | |
| 14 | 10,736.66 miles (17,278.94 km) ESE | Miandrivazo Airport (ZVA) | Miandrivazo, Madagascar | |
| 15 | 10,731.25 miles (17,270.23 km) ESE | Tsiroanomandidy Airport (WTS) | Tsiroanomandidy, Madagascar | |
| Rank | Distance & Direction | Airport Name & IATA Code | Airport Location | Further Actions |
| 1 | 44.47 miles (71.57 km) E | Detroit Lakes Airport (DTL) | Detroit Lakes, Minnesota, United States | |
| 2 | 47.77 miles (76.88 km) SSE | Harry Stern Airport (WAH) | Wahpeton, North Dakota, United States | |
| 3 | 53.95 miles (86.83 km) SE | Fergus Falls Municipal Airport (FFM) | Fergus Falls, Minnesota, United States | |
| 4 | 64.23 miles (103.37 km) N | Crookston Municipal Airport (CKN) | Crookston, Minnesota, United States | |
| 5 | 73.04 miles (117.54 km) NNW | Grand Forks International Airport (GFK) | Grand Forks, North Dakota, United States | |
| 6 | 76.92 miles (123.79 km) NNW | Grand Forks Air Force Base (RDR) | Grand Forks, North Dakota, United States | |
| 7 | 84.41 miles (135.85 km) NNE | Thief River Falls Regional Airport (TVF) | Thief River Falls, Minnesota, United States | |
| 8 | 87.89 miles (141.44 km) W | Jamestown Regional Airport (JMS) | Jamestown, North Dakota, United States | |
| 9 | 88.25 miles (142.02 km) SSW | Britton Municipal Airport (TTO) | Britton, South Dakota, United States | |
| 10 | 97.24 miles (156.50 km) ENE | Bemidji Regional Airport (BJI) | Bemidji, Minnesota, United States | |
| 11 | 99.45 miles (160.05 km) SE | Alexandria Municipal Airport (AXN) | Alexandria, Minnesota, United States | |
| 12 | 123.13 miles (198.16 km) SSE | Benson Municipal Airport (BBB) | Benson, Minnesota, United States | |
| 13 | 127.50 miles (205.18 km) SW | Aberdeen Regional AirportAberdeen Army Airfield (ABR) | Aberdeen, South Dakota, United States | |
| 14 | 127.81 miles (205.70 km) NW | Devils Lake Regional Airport (DVL) | Devils Lake, North Dakota, United States | |
| 15 | 132.04 miles (212.49 km) ESE | Brainerd Lakes Regional Airport (BRD) | Brainerd, Minnesota, United States | |
| Rank | Distance & Direction | Airport Name & IATA Code | Airport Location | Further Actions |
| 1 | 10,551.57 miles (16,981.06 km) WSW | Margaret River Airport (MGV) | Margaret River, Western Australia, Australia | |
| 2 | 10,527.65 miles (16,942.57 km) WSW | Busselton Regional Airport (BQB) | Busselton, Western Australia, Australia | |
| 3 | 10,518.51 miles (16,927.86 km) WSW | Manjimup Airport (MJP) | Manjimup, Western Australia, Australia | |
| 4 | 10,501.89 miles (16,901.11 km) WSW | Bunbury Airport (BUY) | Bunbury, Western Australia, Australia | |
| 5 | 10,469.75 miles (16,849.38 km) WSW | Albany Airport (ALH) | Albany, Western Australia, Australia | |
| 6 | 10,447.61 miles (16,813.75 km) WSW | Rottnest Airport (RTS) | Rottnest Island, Western Australia, Australia | |
| 7 | 10,436.48 miles (16,795.84 km) WSW | Jandakot Airport (JAD) | Jandakot, Western Australia, Australia | |
| 8 | 10,425.76 miles (16,778.59 km) WSW | Katanning Airport (KNI) | Katanning, Western Australia, Australia | |
| 9 | 10,425.60 miles (16,778.34 km) WSW | Perth Airport (PER) | Perth, Western Australia, Australia | |
| 10 | 10,390.36 miles (16,721.62 km) WSW | Jurien Bay Airport (JUR) | Jurien Bay, Western Australia, Australia | |
| 11 | 10,332.76 miles (16,628.93 km) WSW | Geraldton Airport (GET) | Geraldton, Western Australia, Australia | |
| 12 | 10,296.81 miles (16,571.07 km) WSW | Kalbarri Airport (KAX) | Kalbarri, Western Australia, Australia | |
| 13 | 10,295.86 miles (16,569.54 km) WSW | Morawa Airport (MWB) | Morawa, Western Australia, Australia | |
| 14 | 10,282.33 miles (16,547.77 km) WSW | Mullewa Airport (MXU) | Mullewa, Western Australia, Australia | |
| 15 | 10,252.64 miles (16,499.99 km) SE | Sir Gaëtan Duval Airport (RRG) | Rodrigues Island, Mauritius | |