Nonstop flight route between Masirah Island, Oman and Merritt Island, Florida, United States:
Departure Airport:
(20°40'31"N by 58°53'25"E)
Arrival Airport:
(28°20'30"N by 80°41'8"W)
Distance from MSH to COI:
8,107.32 miles (13,047.44 km)
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About this route:
A direct, nonstop flight between RAFO Masirah (MSH), Masirah Island, Oman and Merritt Island Airport (COI), Merritt Island, Florida, United States would travel a Great Circle distance of 8,107 miles (or 13,047 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 RAFO Masirah and Merritt Island 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 RAFO Masirah and Merritt Island Airport. You'll see that it will travel the same route of the red line on this map!
Departure Airport Information:
| IATA / ICAO Codes: | MSH / OOMA |
| Airport Names: |
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| Location: | Masirah Island, Oman |
| GPS Coordinates: | 20°40'31"N by 58°53'25"E |
| Airport Type: | Military |
| Elevation: | 64 feet (20 meters) |
| # of Runways: | 2 |
| View all routes: | Routes from MSH |
| More Information: | MSH Maps & Info |
Arrival Airport Information:
| IATA / ICAO Codes: | COI / KCOI |
| Airport Name: | Merritt Island Airport |
| Location: | Merritt Island, Florida, United States |
| GPS Coordinates: | 28°20'30"N by 80°41'8"W |
| Operator/Owner: | Titusville-Cocoa Airport Authority |
| Airport Type: | Public |
| Elevation: | 7 feet (2 meters) |
| # of Runways: | 1 |
| View all routes: | Routes from COI |
| More Information: | COI Maps & Info |
Facts about RAFO Masirah (MSH):
- RAFO Masirah (MSH) has 2 runways.
- In addition to being known as "RAFO Masirah", another name for MSH is "Masirah Air Base".
- The closest airport to RAFO Masirah (MSH) is Duqm Jaaluni Airport (JNJ), which is located 115 miles (185 kilometers) SW of MSH.
- Because of RAFO Masirah's relatively low elevation of 64 feet, planes can take off or land at RAFO Masirah 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 furthest airport from RAFO Masirah (MSH) is Mataveri International Airport (IPC), which is located 11,574 miles (18,626 kilometers) away in Easter Island, Chile.
Facts about Merritt Island Airport (COI):
- In the early 1940s, the Brevard County Mosquito Control District constructed the Central Brevard Airport.
- The furthest airport from Merritt Island Airport (COI) is Shark Bay Airport (MJK), which is located 11,544 miles (18,578 kilometers) away in Monkey Mia, Western Australia, Australia.
- Because of Merritt Island Airport's relatively low elevation of 7 feet, planes can take off or land at Merritt Island 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.
- An operations building and maintenance hangar were located on the south side of the airfield and the Mosquito Control District had a maintenance hangar on the north side of the airfield.
- Merritt Island Airport (COI) currently has only 1 runway.
- The closest airport to Merritt Island Airport (COI) is Patrick Air Force Base (COF), which is located only 9 miles (14 kilometers) SSE of COI.
| Rank | Distance & Direction | Airport Name & IATA Code | Airport Location | Further Actions |
| 1 | 114.99 miles (185.05 km) SW | Duqm Jaaluni Airport (JNJ) | Duqm, Oman |     |
| 2 | 204.92 miles (329.78 km) N | Muscat International Airport (MCT) | Muscat, Oman | |
| 3 | 324.45 miles (522.15 km) NW | Al-Ain International Airport (AAN) | Al Ain, United Arab Emirates | |
| 4 | 342.81 miles (551.69 km) NNE | Konarak International Airport (ZBR) | Chabahar, Iran | |
| 5 | 347.33 miles (558.97 km) NNW | Fujairah International Airport (FJR) | Fujairah, United Arab Emirates | |
| 6 | 355.70 miles (572.45 km) NNE | Jiwani (JIW) | Jiwani, Pakistan | |
| 7 | 369.46 miles (594.58 km) NNW | Ajman International Airport (QAJ) | Ajman, United Arab Emirates | |
| 8 | 374.88 miles (603.31 km) NW | Abu Dhabi International Airport (AUH) | Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates | |
| 9 | 376.68 miles (606.21 km) NW | Dubai World Central - Al Maktoum International Airport (DWC) | Jebel Ali, Dubai, United Arab Emirates | |
| 10 | 380.34 miles (612.10 km) NNW | Dibba Airport (BYB) | Dibba, Oman | |
| 11 | 383.41 miles (617.04 km) NE | Gwadar International Airport (GWD) | Gwadar, Pakistan | |
| 12 | 386.53 miles (622.06 km) NNW | Sharjah International Airport (SHJ) | Sharjah, United Arab Emirates | |
| 13 | 387.68 miles (623.92 km) NW | Dubai International Airport (DXB) | Dubai, United Arab Emirates | |
| 14 | 389.27 miles (626.47 km) NNW | Ras Al Khaimah International Airport(Ra's al-Khaymah) (RKT) | Ras Al Khaimah, United Arab Emirates | |
| 15 | 401.87 miles (646.74 km) SW | Salalah Airport (SLL) | Salalah, Oman | |
| Rank | Distance & Direction | Airport Name & IATA Code | Airport Location | Further Actions |
| 1 | 11,573.81 miles (18,626.19 km) WSW | Mataveri International Airport (IPC) | Easter Island, Chile | |
| 2 | 11,538.40 miles (18,569.21 km) ESE | Totegegie Airport (GMR) | Mangareva, Gambier Islands, French Polynesia | |
| 3 | 11,388.17 miles (18,327.44 km) E | Pukarua Airport (PUK) | Pukarua, Tuamotus, French Polynesia | |
| 4 | 11,309.33 miles (18,200.55 km) E | Tureira Airport (ZTA) | Tureia, Tuamotus, French Polynesia | |
| 5 | 11,286.46 miles (18,163.76 km) E | Nukutavake Airport (NUK) | Nukutavake, Tuamotus, French Polynesia | |
| 6 | 11,132.31 miles (17,915.67 km) E | Hao Airport (HOI) | Hao, Tuamotu Island, French Polynesia | |
| 7 | 11,097.50 miles (17,859.65 km) E | Fangatau Airport (FGU) | Fangatau, French Polynesia | |
| 8 | 11,027.37 miles (17,746.79 km) ESE | Atuona Airport (AUQ) | Atuona, Marquesas Islands, French Polynesia | |
| 9 | 11,000.89 miles (17,704.17 km) E | Raroia Airport (RRR) | Raroia, French Polynesia | |
| 10 | 10,935.34 miles (17,598.69 km) E | Makemo Airport (MKP) | Makemo, French Polynesia | |
| 11 | 10,827.83 miles (17,425.66 km) E | Anaa Airport (AAA) | Anaa, Tuamotus, French Polynesia | |
| 12 | 10,797.56 miles (17,376.94 km) E | Fakarava Airport (FAV) | Fakarava, Society Islands, French Polynesia | |
| 13 | 10,740.21 miles (17,284.65 km) E | Apataki Airport (APK) | Apataki, French Polynesia | |
| 14 | 10,739.13 miles (17,282.91 km) E | Manihi Airport (XMH) | Manihi, French Polynesia | |
| 15 | 10,727.10 miles (17,263.55 km) E | Ahe Airport (AHE) | Ahe, French Polynesia | |
| Rank | Distance & Direction | Airport Name & IATA Code | Airport Location | Further Actions |
| 1 | 8.69 miles (13.98 km) SSE | Patrick Air Force Base (COF) | Cocoa Beach, Florida, United States | |
| 2 | 13.81 miles (22.23 km) NNW | Space Coast Regional Airport (TIX) | Titusville, Florida, United States | |
| 3 | 16.69 miles (26.85 km) S | Melbourne International Airport (MLB) | Melbourne, Florida, United States | |
| 4 | 38.37 miles (61.75 km) W | Orlando International Airport (MCO) | Orlando, Florida, United States | |
| 5 | 41.78 miles (67.24 km) WNW | Orlando Executive Airport (ORL) | Orlando, Florida, United States | |
| 6 | 45.05 miles (72.51 km) NW | Orlando/Sanford International Airport (SFB) | Sanford, Florida (near Orlando), United States | |
| 7 | 45.86 miles (73.81 km) W | Kissimmee Gateway Airport (ISM) | Orlando, Florida, United States | |
| 8 | 50.14 miles (80.69 km) SSE | Vero Beach Municipal Airport (VRB) | Vero Beach, Florida, United States | |
| 9 | 54.01 miles (86.92 km) W | Walt Disney World Airport (DWS) | Walt Disney World / Orlando, Florida, United States [1] | |
| 10 | 61.62 miles (99.17 km) SSE | St. Lucie County International Airport (FPR) | Fort Pierce, Florida, United States | |
| 11 | 62.52 miles (100.62 km) NNW | Daytona Beach International Airport (DAB) | Daytona Beach, Florida, United States | |
| 12 | 67.81 miles (109.13 km) WSW | Winter Haven's Gilbert Airport (GIF) | Winter Haven, Florida, United States | |
| 13 | 72.32 miles (116.39 km) WSW | Bartow Municipal Airport (BOW) | Bartow, Florida, United States | |
| 14 | 73.05 miles (117.56 km) SW | Avon Park Executive Airport (AVO) | Avon Park, Florida, United States | |
| 15 | 73.15 miles (117.72 km) SSW | Sebring Regional Airport (SEF) | Sebring, Florida, United States | |
| Rank | Distance & Direction | Airport Name & IATA Code | Airport Location | Further Actions |
| 1 | 11,544.11 miles (18,578.41 km) W | Shark Bay Airport (MJK) | Monkey Mia, Western Australia, Australia | |
| 2 | 11,524.65 miles (18,547.08 km) W | Kalbarri Airport (KAX) | Kalbarri, Western Australia, Australia | |
| 3 | 11,518.87 miles (18,537.77 km) WSW | Carnarvon Airport (CVQ) | Carnarvon, Western Australia, Australia | |
| 4 | 11,502.86 miles (18,512.01 km) W | Geraldton Airport (GET) | Geraldton, Western Australia, Australia | |
| 5 | 11,479.74 miles (18,474.80 km) WSW | Jurien Bay Airport (JUR) | Jurien Bay, Western Australia, Australia | |
| 6 | 11,452.77 miles (18,431.40 km) W | Mullewa Airport (MXU) | Mullewa, Western Australia, Australia | |
| 7 | 11,436.22 miles (18,404.77 km) WSW | Rottnest Airport (RTS) | Rottnest Island, Western Australia, Australia | |
| 8 | 11,427.99 miles (18,391.53 km) WSW | Margaret River Airport (MGV) | Margaret River, Western Australia, Australia | |
| 9 | 11,424.04 miles (18,385.17 km) W | Morawa Airport (MWB) | Morawa, Western Australia, Australia | |
| 10 | 11,423.07 miles (18,383.61 km) WSW | RAAF Learmonth (LEA) | Exmouth, Western Australia, Australia | |
| 11 | 11,416.62 miles (18,373.22 km) WSW | Busselton Regional Airport (BQB) | Busselton, Western Australia, Australia | |
| 12 | 11,415.43 miles (18,371.30 km) WSW | Jandakot Airport (JAD) | Jandakot, Western Australia, Australia | |
| 13 | 11,412.37 miles (18,366.39 km) WSW | Perth Airport (PER) | Perth, Western Australia, Australia | |
| 14 | 11,407.25 miles (18,358.14 km) WSW | Bunbury Airport (BUY) | Bunbury, Western Australia, Australia | |
| 15 | 11,364.23 miles (18,288.91 km) WSW | Manjimup Airport (MJP) | Manjimup, Western Australia, Australia | |