Nonstop flight route between Kamuela, Hawaii, United States and Iliamna, Alaska, United States:
Departure Airport:
(20°0'5"N by 155°40'5"W)
Arrival Airport:
(59°45'14"N by 154°54'38"W)
Distance from MUE to ILI:
2,746.89 miles (4,420.68 km)
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About this route:
A direct, nonstop flight between Waimea-Kohala Airport (MUE), Kamuela, Hawaii, United States and Iliamna Airport (ILI), Iliamna, Alaska, United States would travel a Great Circle distance of 2,747 miles (or 4,421 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 Waimea-Kohala Airport and Iliamna 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 Waimea-Kohala Airport and Iliamna Airport. You'll see that it will travel the same route of the red line on this map!
Departure Airport Information:
| IATA / ICAO Codes: | MUE / PHMU |
| Airport Name: | Waimea-Kohala Airport |
| Location: | Kamuela, Hawaii, United States |
| GPS Coordinates: | 20°0'5"N by 155°40'5"W |
| Area Served: | Kamuela, Hawaii |
| Operator/Owner: | Hawaii Department of Transportation |
| Airport Type: | Public |
| Elevation: | 2671 feet (814 meters) |
| # of Runways: | 1 |
| View all routes: | Routes from MUE |
| More Information: | MUE Maps & Info |
Arrival Airport Information:
| IATA / ICAO Codes: | ILI / PAIL |
| Airport Name: | Iliamna Airport |
| Location: | Iliamna, Alaska, United States |
| GPS Coordinates: | 59°45'14"N by 154°54'38"W |
| Area Served: | Iliamna, Alaska |
| Operator/Owner: | Alaska DOT&PF - Central Region |
| Airport Type: | Public |
| Elevation: | 192 feet (59 meters) |
| # of Runways: | 4 |
| View all routes: | Routes from ILI |
| More Information: | ILI Maps & Info |
Facts about Waimea-Kohala Airport (MUE):
- Waimea-Kohala Airport (MUE) currently has only 1 runway.
- As per Federal Aviation Administration records, the airport had 407 passenger boardings in calendar year 2008, 313 enplanements in 2009, and 47 in 2010.
- As of May 2013 there was no scheduled passenger service at the airport.
- The closest airport to Waimea-Kohala Airport (MUE) is Pōhakuloa Training Area (BSF), which is located only 12 miles (19 kilometers) SSW of MUE.
- Previously, Pacific Wings operated service to Honolulu and Kahului.
- The furthest airport from Waimea-Kohala Airport (MUE) is Maun Airport (MUB), which is nearly antipodal to Waimea-Kohala Airport (meaning Waimea-Kohala Airport is almost on the exact opposite side of the Earth from Maun Airport), and is located 12,378 miles (19,921 kilometers) away in Maun, Botswana.
Facts about Iliamna Airport (ILI):
- Iliamna Airport (ILI) has 4 runways.
- Because of Iliamna Airport's relatively low elevation of 192 feet, planes can take off or land at Iliamna 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 furthest airport from Iliamna Airport (ILI) is Port Elizabeth International Airport (PLZ), which is located 10,656 miles (17,149 kilometers) away in Port Elizabeth, South Africa.
- The closest airport to Iliamna Airport (ILI) is Nondalton Airport (NNL), which is located only 16 miles (25 kilometers) N of ILI.
| Rank | Distance & Direction | Airport Name & IATA Code | Airport Location | Further Actions |
| 1 | 11.59 miles (18.66 km) SSW | Pōhakuloa Training Area (BSF) | Camp Pohakuloa, Hawaii, United States |     |
| 2 | 22.08 miles (35.53 km) NW | Upolu Airport (UPP) | Hawi, Hawaii, United States | |
| 3 | 30.51 miles (49.10 km) SW | Kona International Airport at Keāhole (KOA) | Kailua / Kona, Hawaii, United States | |
| 4 | 44.71 miles (71.96 km) ESE | Hilo International Airport (ITO) | Hilo, Hawaii, United States | |
| 5 | 59.28 miles (95.40 km) NNW | Hana Airport (HNM) | Hana, Hawaii, United States | |
| 6 | 79.24 miles (127.53 km) NW | Kahului Airport (OGG) | Kahului, Hawaii, United States | |
| 7 | 92.98 miles (149.64 km) NW | Kapalua Airport (JHM) | Lahaina, Hawaii, United States | |
| 8 | 99.21 miles (159.67 km) WNW | Lanai Airport (LNY) | Lanai City, Hawaii, United States | |
| 9 | 118.81 miles (191.20 km) NW | Kalaupapa Airport (LUP) | Kalaupapa, Hawaii, United States | |
| 10 | 121.92 miles (196.21 km) NW | Molokai Airport (MKK) | Kaunakakai, Hawaii, United States | |
| 11 | 171.83 miles (276.53 km) WNW | Hickam Field (HIK) | Honolulu, Hawaii, United States | |
| 12 | 171.83 miles (276.53 km) WNW | Honolulu International Airport (HNL) | Honolulu, Hawaii, United States | |
| 13 | 179.61 miles (289.05 km) WNW | Kalaeloa Airport (NAX) | Kapolei, Hawaii, United States | |
| 14 | 184.35 miles (296.68 km) NW | Wheeler AAF (HHI) | Wahiawa, Hawaii, United States | |
| 15 | 196.40 miles (316.08 km) NW | Dillingham Airfield (HDH) | Mokuleia, Hawaii, United States | |
| Rank | Distance & Direction | Airport Name & IATA Code | Airport Location | Further Actions |
| 1 | 12,378.27 miles (19,920.85 km) E | Maun Airport (MUB) | Maun, Botswana | |
| 2 | 12,277.22 miles (19,758.22 km) SSW | Kasane Airport (BBK) | Kasane, Botswana | |
| 3 | 12,272.92 miles (19,751.31 km) S | Katima Mulilo Airport (MPA) | Katima Mulilo, Namibia | |
| 4 | 12,272.42 miles (19,750.50 km) SW | Victoria Falls Airport (VFA) | Victoria Falls, Zimbabwe | |
| 5 | 12,257.42 miles (19,726.36 km) SSW | Livingstone Airport (LVI) | Livingstone, Zambia | |
| 6 | 12,237.50 miles (19,694.29 km) WSW | Hwange National Park Airport (HWN) | Hwange National Park, Zimbabwe | |
| 7 | 12,228.28 miles (19,679.45 km) SE | Ghanzi Airport (GNZ) | Ghanzi, Botswana | |
| 8 | 12,218.36 miles (19,663.49 km) WSW | Francistown International Airport/Francistown Air Base (FRW) | Francistown, Botswana | |
| 9 | 12,165.26 miles (19,578.03 km) ESE | Dirico Airport (DRC) | Dirico, Angola | |
| 10 | 12,158.55 miles (19,567.24 km) W | Joshua Mqabuko Nkomo International Airport (BUQ) | Bulawayo, Zimbabwe | |
| 11 | 12,138.78 miles (19,535.42 km) SSW | Ngoma Airport (ZGM) | Ngoma, Zambia | |
| 12 | 12,118.32 miles (19,502.49 km) S | Jwaneng Airport (JWA) | Jwaneng, Botswana | |
| 13 | 12,115.69 miles (19,498.27 km) SSE | Hukuntsi Airport (HUK) | Hukuntsi, Botswana | |
| 14 | 12,106.22 miles (19,483.03 km) SSW | Sir Seretse Khama International Airport (GBE) | Gaborone, Botswana | |
| 15 | 12,103.98 miles (19,479.42 km) ESE | Rundu Airport (NDU) | Rundu, Okavango Region, Namibia | |
| Rank | Distance & Direction | Airport Name & IATA Code | Airport Location | Further Actions |
| 1 | 15.84 miles (25.49 km) N | Nondalton Airport (NNL) | Nondalton, Alaska, United States | |
| 2 | 22.49 miles (36.19 km) S | Kokhanok Airport (KNK) | Kokhanok, Alaska, United States | |
| 3 | 27.31 miles (43.96 km) E | Pedro Bay Airport (PDB) | Pedro Bay, Alaska, United States | |
| 4 | 29.75 miles (47.88 km) SSW | Big Mountain Air Force Station (BMX) | Big Mountain, Alaska, United States | |
| 5 | 37.25 miles (59.95 km) NNE | Port Alsworth Airport (PTA) | Port Alsworth, Alaska, United States | |
| 6 | 45.67 miles (73.50 km) SW | Igiugig Airport (IGG) | Igiugig, Alaska, United States | |
| 7 | 53.85 miles (86.66 km) S | Kulik Lake Airport (LKK) | Kulik Lake, Bristol Bay Borough, Alaska, United States | |
| 8 | 80.94 miles (130.25 km) WSW | Levelock Airport (KLL) | Levelock, Alaska, United States | |
| 9 | 81.79 miles (131.63 km) W | Koliganek Airport (KGK) | Koliganek, Alaska, United States | |
| 10 | 88.57 miles (142.54 km) WSW | New Stuyahok Airport (KNW) | New Stuyahok, Alaska, United States | |
| 11 | 93.82 miles (150.98 km) WSW | Ekwok Airport (KEK) | Ekwok, Alaska, United States | |
| 12 | 95.54 miles (153.75 km) NNW | Sparrevohn LRRS Airport (SVW) | Sparrevohn, Alaska, United States | |
| 13 | 96.53 miles (155.35 km) SW | King Salmon Airport (AKN) | King Salmon, Alaska, United States | |
| 14 | 102.61 miles (165.14 km) SW | Naknek Airport (NNK) | Naknek, Alaska, United States | |
| 15 | 103.66 miles (166.82 km) SW | South Naknek Airport (WSN) | South Naknek, Alaska, United States | |
| Rank | Distance & Direction | Airport Name & IATA Code | Airport Location | Further Actions |
| 1 | 10,656.16 miles (17,149.39 km) S | Port Elizabeth International Airport (PLZ) | Port Elizabeth, South Africa | |
| 2 | 10,653.59 miles (17,145.25 km) S | George Airport (GRJ) | George, South Africa | |
| 3 | 10,631.04 miles (17,108.96 km) SSE | Cape Town International Airport (CPT) | Cape Town, South Africa | |
| 4 | 10,624.74 miles (17,098.81 km) S | Port Alfred Airport (AFD) | Port Alfred, South Africa | |
| 5 | 10,586.48 miles (17,037.24 km) S | East London Airport (ELS) | East London, South Africa | |
| 6 | 10,480.82 miles (16,867.20 km) S | Mthatha Airport (UTT) | Mthatha, South Africa | |
| 7 | 10,425.55 miles (16,778.26 km) S | Margate Airport (MGH) | Margate, KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa | |
| 8 | 10,366.75 miles (16,683.62 km) S | Lebakeng Airport (LEF) | Lebakeng, Lesotho | |
| 9 | 10,365.18 miles (16,681.09 km) S | Semonkong Airport (SOK) | Semonkong, Lesotho | |
| 10 | 10,364.79 miles (16,680.48 km) S | Mafeteng Airport (MFC) | Mafeteng, Lesotho | |
| 11 | 10,358.49 miles (16,670.33 km) S | Lesobeng Airport (LES) | Lesobeng, Lesotho | |
| 12 | 10,341.82 miles (16,643.50 km) S | Pietermaritzburg Airport (PZB) | Pietermaritzburg, South Africa | |
| 13 | 10,340.67 miles (16,641.65 km) S | Moshoeshoe I International Airport (MSU) | Maseru, Lesotho | |
| 14 | 10,335.56 miles (16,633.43 km) S | King Shaka International (DUR) | Durban, KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa | |
| 15 | 10,325.75 miles (16,617.64 km) SSE | Kleinsee Airport (KLZ) | Kleinzee, South Africa | |