Nonstop flight route between Vineyard Haven, Massachusetts, United States and Seward, Alaska, United States:
Departure Airport:
(41°23'35"N by 70°36'51"W)
Arrival Airport:
(60°7'36"N by 149°25'8"W)
Distance from MVY to SWD:
3,438.48 miles (5,533.69 km)
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About this route:
A direct, nonstop flight between Marthas Vineyard Airport (MVY), Vineyard Haven, Massachusetts, United States and Seward Airport (SWD), Seward, Alaska, United States would travel a Great Circle distance of 3,438 miles (or 5,534 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 Marthas Vineyard Airport and Seward 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 Marthas Vineyard Airport and Seward Airport. You'll see that it will travel the same route of the red line on this map!
Departure Airport Information:
| IATA / ICAO Codes: | MVY / KMVY |
| Airport Name: | Marthas Vineyard Airport |
| Location: | Vineyard Haven, Massachusetts, United States |
| GPS Coordinates: | 41°23'35"N by 70°36'51"W |
| Area Served: | Dukes County, Massachusetts |
| Operator/Owner: | Dukes County |
| Airport Type: | Public |
| Elevation: | 67 feet (20 meters) |
| # of Runways: | 2 |
| View all routes: | Routes from MVY |
| More Information: | MVY Maps & Info |
Arrival Airport Information:
| IATA / ICAO Codes: | SWD / PAWD |
| Airport Name: | Seward Airport |
| Location: | Seward, Alaska, United States |
| GPS Coordinates: | 60°7'36"N by 149°25'8"W |
| Area Served: | Seward, Alaska |
| Operator/Owner: | Alaska DOT&PF - Central Region |
| Airport Type: | Public |
| Elevation: | 22 feet (7 meters) |
| # of Runways: | 2 |
| View all routes: | Routes from SWD |
| More Information: | SWD Maps & Info |
Facts about Marthas Vineyard Airport (MVY):
- The new terminal building, constructed in 2001, replaced an older wooden structure that was the original base operations building.
- The closest airport to Marthas Vineyard Airport (MVY) is Otis Air National Guard Base Coast Guard Air Station Cape Cod (FMH), which is located only 19 miles (31 kilometers) NNE of MVY.
- Martha's Vineyard Airport is a public airport located in the middle of the island of Martha's Vineyard, three miles south of the central business district of Vineyard Haven, in Dukes County, Massachusetts, United States.
- Because of Marthas Vineyard Airport's relatively low elevation of 67 feet, planes can take off or land at Marthas Vineyard 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 Marthas Vineyard Airport (MVY) is Margaret River Airport (MGV), which is located 11,834 miles (19,045 kilometers) away in Margaret River, Western Australia, Australia.
- Marthas Vineyard Airport (MVY) has 2 runways.
Facts about Seward Airport (SWD):
- The closest airport to Seward Airport (SWD) is Chenega Bay Airport (NCN), which is located 49 miles (79 kilometers) E of SWD.
- Seward Airport (SWD) has 2 runways.
- Because of Seward Airport's relatively low elevation of 22 feet, planes can take off or land at Seward 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.
- Seward Airport covers an area of 302 acres at an elevation of 22 feet above mean sea level.
- The furthest airport from Seward Airport (SWD) is Port Elizabeth International Airport (PLZ), which is located 10,617 miles (17,086 kilometers) away in Port Elizabeth, South Africa.
| Rank | Distance & Direction | Airport Name & IATA Code | Airport Location | Further Actions |
| 1 | 18.97 miles (30.53 km) NNE | Otis Air National Guard Base Coast Guard Air Station Cape Cod (FMH) | Falmouth, Massachusetts, United States |     |
| 2 | 25.76 miles (41.45 km) NE | Barnstable Municipal Airport (HYA) | Hyannis, Massachusetts, United States | |
| 3 | 26.39 miles (42.47 km) NW | New Bedford Regional Airport (EWB) | New Bedford, Massachusetts, United States | |
| 4 | 30.40 miles (48.93 km) ESE | Nantucket Memorial Airport (ACK) | Nantucket, Massachusetts, United States | |
| 5 | 35.87 miles (57.72 km) WNW | Newport State Airport (NPT) | Newport, Rhode Island, United States | |
| 6 | 36.13 miles (58.14 km) N | Plymouth Municipal Airport (PYM) | Plymouth, Massachusetts, United States | |
| 7 | 47.89 miles (77.07 km) WNW | T. F. Green Airport (PVD) | Providence, Rhode Island, United States | |
| 8 | 51.10 miles (82.23 km) NNE | Provincetown Municipal Airport (PVC) | Provincetown, Massachusetts, United States | |
| 9 | 52.38 miles (84.30 km) WSW | Block Island State Airport (BID) | Block Island, Rhode Island, United States | |
| 10 | 58.13 miles (93.55 km) NW | North Central State Airport (SFZ) | Pawtucket, Rhode Island, United States | |
| 11 | 62.16 miles (100.04 km) NNW | Norwood Memorial Airport (OWD) | Norwood, Massachusetts, United States | |
| 12 | 69.99 miles (112.63 km) NNW | Boston Logan International Airport (BOS) | Boston, Massachusetts, United States | |
| 13 | 71.30 miles (114.74 km) WSW | Montauk Airport (MTP) | Montauk, New York, United States | |
| 14 | 74.19 miles (119.39 km) W | Elizabeth Field (FID) | Fishers Island, New York, United States | |
| 15 | 74.31 miles (119.60 km) W | Groton-New London Airport (GON) | Groton, Connecticut, United States | |
| Rank | Distance & Direction | Airport Name & IATA Code | Airport Location | Further Actions |
| 1 | 11,834.16 miles (19,045.19 km) SSW | Margaret River Airport (MGV) | Margaret River, Western Australia, Australia | |
| 2 | 11,822.09 miles (19,025.76 km) SW | Manjimup Airport (MJP) | Manjimup, Western Australia, Australia | |
| 3 | 11,811.05 miles (19,007.99 km) SSW | Busselton Regional Airport (BQB) | Busselton, Western Australia, Australia | |
| 4 | 11,798.69 miles (18,988.11 km) SW | Albany Airport (ALH) | Albany, Western Australia, Australia | |
| 5 | 11,784.58 miles (18,965.39 km) SW | Bunbury Airport (BUY) | Bunbury, Western Australia, Australia | |
| 6 | 11,739.08 miles (18,892.18 km) SW | Katanning Airport (KNI) | Katanning, Western Australia, Australia | |
| 7 | 11,704.61 miles (18,836.70 km) SSW | Rottnest Airport (RTS) | Rottnest Island, Western Australia, Australia | |
| 8 | 11,701.26 miles (18,831.30 km) SSW | Jandakot Airport (JAD) | Jandakot, Western Australia, Australia | |
| 9 | 11,689.30 miles (18,812.06 km) SSW | Perth Airport (PER) | Perth, Western Australia, Australia | |
| 10 | 11,607.89 miles (18,681.05 km) SSW | Jurien Bay Airport (JUR) | Jurien Bay, Western Australia, Australia | |
| 11 | 11,573.46 miles (18,625.63 km) SW | Esperance Airport (EPR) | Esperance, Australia | |
| 12 | 11,516.40 miles (18,533.81 km) SSW | Geraldton Airport (GET) | Geraldton, Western Australia, Australia | |
| 13 | 11,515.79 miles (18,532.83 km) SSW | Morawa Airport (MWB) | Morawa, Western Australia, Australia | |
| 14 | 11,479.65 miles (18,474.66 km) SSW | Mullewa Airport (MXU) | Mullewa, Western Australia, Australia | |
| 15 | 11,473.31 miles (18,464.45 km) SW | Windarling Airport (WRN) | Windarling, Australia | |
| Rank | Distance & Direction | Airport Name & IATA Code | Airport Location | Further Actions |
| 1 | 49.26 miles (79.28 km) E | Chenega Bay Airport (NCN) | Chenega, Alaska, United States | |
| 2 | 60.43 miles (97.25 km) WNW | Soldotna Airport (SXQ) | Soldotna, Alaska, United States | |
| 3 | 69.61 miles (112.03 km) WNW | Kenai Municipal Airport (ENA) | Kenai, Alaska, United States | |
| 4 | 74.97 miles (120.65 km) NNW | Ted Stevens Anchorage International Airport (ANC) | Anchorage, Alaska, United States | |
| 5 | 76.45 miles (123.03 km) N | Merrill Field (MRI) | Anchorage, Alaska, United States | |
| 6 | 78.70 miles (126.66 km) WSW | Homer Airport (HOM) | Homer, Alaska, United States | |
| 7 | 78.79 miles (126.80 km) N | Elmendorf Air Force Base (EDF) | Anchorage, Alaska, United States | |
| 8 | 78.86 miles (126.92 km) N | Bryant Army Airfield (FRN) | Fort Richardson, Anchorage, Alaska, United States | |
| 9 | 87.78 miles (141.26 km) NW | Tyonek Airport (TYE) | Tyonek, Alaska, United States | |
| 10 | 90.87 miles (146.24 km) NW | Beluga Airport (BVU) | Beluga, Alaska, United States | |
| 11 | 92.46 miles (148.80 km) WSW | Seldovia Airport (SOV) | Seldovia, Alaska, United States | |
| 12 | 98.27 miles (158.15 km) N | Big Lake Airport (BGQ) | Big Lake, Alaska, United States | |
| 13 | 99.75 miles (160.54 km) WSW | Port Graham Airport (PGM) | Port Graham, Alaska, United States | |
| 14 | 99.92 miles (160.81 km) N | Wasilla Airport (WWA) | Wasilla, Alaska, United States | |
| 15 | 102.04 miles (164.22 km) N | Palmer Municipal Airport (PAQ) | Palmer, Alaska, United States | |
| Rank | Distance & Direction | Airport Name & IATA Code | Airport Location | Further Actions |
| 1 | 10,616.64 miles (17,085.78 km) S | Port Elizabeth International Airport (PLZ) | Port Elizabeth, South Africa | |
| 2 | 10,594.47 miles (17,050.10 km) SSE | George Airport (GRJ) | George, South Africa | |
| 3 | 10,593.15 miles (17,047.98 km) S | Port Alfred Airport (AFD) | Port Alfred, South Africa | |
| 4 | 10,560.72 miles (16,995.79 km) S | East London Airport (ELS) | East London, South Africa | |
| 5 | 10,550.26 miles (16,978.95 km) SSE | Cape Town International Airport (CPT) | Cape Town, South Africa | |
| 6 | 10,460.13 miles (16,833.91 km) S | Mthatha Airport (UTT) | Mthatha, South Africa | |
| 7 | 10,414.58 miles (16,760.60 km) S | Margate Airport (MGH) | Margate, KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa | |
| 8 | 10,345.77 miles (16,649.86 km) S | Lebakeng Airport (LEF) | Lebakeng, Lesotho | |
| 9 | 10,340.78 miles (16,641.83 km) S | Semonkong Airport (SOK) | Semonkong, Lesotho | |
| 10 | 10,335.79 miles (16,633.80 km) S | Lesobeng Airport (LES) | Lesobeng, Lesotho | |
| 11 | 10,335.73 miles (16,633.70 km) S | Mafeteng Airport (MFC) | Mafeteng, Lesotho | |
| 12 | 10,330.80 miles (16,625.77 km) S | Pietermaritzburg Airport (PZB) | Pietermaritzburg, South Africa | |
| 13 | 10,328.60 miles (16,622.23 km) S | King Shaka International (DUR) | Durban, KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa | |
| 14 | 10,313.37 miles (16,597.73 km) S | Moshoeshoe I International Airport (MSU) | Maseru, Lesotho | |
| 15 | 10,304.43 miles (16,583.34 km) S | Mokhotlong Airport (MKH) | Mokhotlong, Lesotho | |