Nonstop flight route between Mineral Wells, Texas, United States and Bendigo, Victoria, Australia:
Departure Airport:
(32°46'54"N by 98°3'37"W)
Arrival Airport:
(36°44'21"S by 144°19'46"E)
Distance from MWL to BXG:
8,947.81 miles (14,400.06 km)
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About this route:
A direct, nonstop flight between Mineral Wells Airport (MWL), Mineral Wells, Texas, United States and Bendigo Airport (BXG), Bendigo, Victoria, Australia would travel a Great Circle distance of 8,948 miles (or 14,400 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 Mineral Wells Airport and Bendigo 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 Mineral Wells Airport and Bendigo Airport. You'll see that it will travel the same route of the red line on this map!
Departure Airport Information:
| IATA / ICAO Codes: | MWL / KMWL |
| Airport Names: |
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| Location: | Mineral Wells, Texas, United States |
| GPS Coordinates: | 32°46'54"N by 98°3'37"W |
| Area Served: | Mineral Wells, Texas |
| Operator/Owner: | City of Mineral Wells |
| Airport Type: | Public |
| Elevation: | 974 feet (297 meters) |
| # of Runways: | 2 |
| View all routes: | Routes from MWL |
| More Information: | MWL Maps & Info |
Arrival Airport Information:
| IATA / ICAO Codes: | BXG / YBDG |
| Airport Name: | Bendigo Airport |
| Location: | Bendigo, Victoria, Australia |
| GPS Coordinates: | 36°44'21"S by 144°19'46"E |
| Operator/Owner: | City of Greater Bendigo |
| Airport Type: | Public |
| Elevation: | 705 feet (215 meters) |
| # of Runways: | 2 |
| View all routes: | Routes from BXG |
| More Information: | BXG Maps & Info |
Facts about Mineral Wells Airport (MWL):
- Because of Mineral Wells Airport's relatively low elevation of 974 feet, planes can take off or land at Mineral Wells 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.
- Local businessmen purchased the land and facilities and converted them to private use.
- The closest airport to Mineral Wells Airport (MWL) is Naval Air Station Fort Worth Joint Reserve Base (FWH), which is located 36 miles (58 kilometers) E of MWL.
- In addition to being known as "Mineral Wells Airport", other names for MWL include "(former Wolters Air Force Base)" and "(former Wolters Army Airfield)".
- Mineral Wells Airport (MWL) has 2 runways.
- A portion of the land was transferred by the United States government to the state of Texas for development as part of Lake Mineral Wells State Park.
- In 1975 orders deactivating the base were issued.
- The furthest airport from Mineral Wells Airport (MWL) is Sir Gaëtan Duval Airport (RRG), which is located 10,980 miles (17,670 kilometers) away in Rodrigues Island, Mauritius.
Facts about Bendigo Airport (BXG):
- Because of Bendigo Airport's relatively low elevation of 705 feet, planes can take off or land at Bendigo 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 Bendigo Airport (BXG) is Flores Airport (FLW), which is nearly antipodal to Bendigo Airport (meaning Bendigo Airport is almost on the exact opposite side of the Earth from Flores Airport), and is located 12,127 miles (19,516 kilometers) away in Flores Island, Azores, Portugal.
- Bendigo Airport (BXG) has 2 runways.
- The closest airport to Bendigo Airport (BXG) is Echuca Airport (ECH), which is located 47 miles (75 kilometers) NNE of BXG.
| Rank | Distance & Direction | Airport Name & IATA Code | Airport Location | Further Actions |
| 1 | 35.95 miles (57.85 km) E | Naval Air Station Fort Worth Joint Reserve Base (FWH) | Fort Worth, Texas, United States |     |
| 2 | 40.61 miles (65.36 km) E | Fort Worth Meacham Int'l Airport (FTW) | Fort Worth, Texas, United States | |
| 3 | 45.31 miles (72.92 km) ENE | Fort Worth Alliance Airport (AFW) | Fort Worth, Texas, United States | |
| 4 | 57.22 miles (92.08 km) NW | Olney Municipal Airport (ONY) | Olney, Texas, United States | |
| 5 | 59.87 miles (96.36 km) E | Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport (DFW) | Dallas and Fort Worth, Texas, United States | |
| 6 | 69.63 miles (112.06 km) E | Dallas Executive Airport (RBD) | Dallas, Texas, United States | |
| 7 | 70.33 miles (113.18 km) E | Dallas Love Field (DAL) | Dallas, Texas, United States | |
| 8 | 72.18 miles (116.17 km) E | Addison Airport (ADS) | Dallas, Texas, United States | |
| 9 | 78.11 miles (125.71 km) NE | Gainesville Municipal Airport (GLE) | Gainesville, Texas, United States | |
| 10 | 78.57 miles (126.44 km) NNW | Kickapoo Downtown Airport (KIP) | Wichita Falls, Texas, United States | |
| 11 | 86.02 miles (138.44 km) SW | Brownwood Regional Airport (BWD) | Brownwood, Texas, United States | |
| 12 | 87.05 miles (140.09 km) NNW | Sheppard Air Force Base (SPS) | Wichita Falls, Texas, United States | |
| 13 | 94.29 miles (151.75 km) SSE | Waco Regional Airport (ACT) | Waco, Texas, United States | |
| 14 | 97.82 miles (157.43 km) SE | TSTC Waco Airport (CNW) | Waco, Texas, United States | |
| 15 | 97.83 miles (157.45 km) WSW | Abilene Regional Airport (ABI) | Abilene, Texas, United States | |
| Rank | Distance & Direction | Airport Name & IATA Code | Airport Location | Further Actions |
| 1 | 10,979.88 miles (17,670.36 km) ESE | Sir Gaëtan Duval Airport (RRG) | Rodrigues Island, Mauritius | |
| 2 | 10,730.16 miles (17,268.47 km) SW | Cocos (Keeling) Island Airport (CCK) | Cocos Islands, Australia | |
| 3 | 10,718.75 miles (17,250.11 km) ESE | Sir Seewoosagur Ramgoolam International Airport (MRU) | Plaisance, Mauritius | |
| 4 | 10,630.43 miles (17,107.98 km) ESE | Pierrefonds Airport (ZSE) | Saint-Pierre, Réunion | |
| 5 | 10,619.59 miles (17,090.54 km) ESE | Roland Garros Airport (RUN) | St Denis, Réunion, France | |
| 6 | 10,529.74 miles (16,945.93 km) WSW | Margaret River Airport (MGV) | Margaret River, Western Australia, Australia | |
| 7 | 10,510.52 miles (16,915.00 km) W | Busselton Regional Airport (BQB) | Busselton, Western Australia, Australia | |
| 8 | 10,491.80 miles (16,884.88 km) W | Bunbury Airport (BUY) | Bunbury, Western Australia, Australia | |
| 9 | 10,487.20 miles (16,877.47 km) W | Jurien Bay Airport (JUR) | Jurien Bay, Western Australia, Australia | |
| 10 | 10,484.09 miles (16,872.46 km) W | Rottnest Airport (RTS) | Rottnest Island, Western Australia, Australia | |
| 11 | 10,483.50 miles (16,871.52 km) W | Kalbarri Airport (KAX) | Kalbarri, Western Australia, Australia | |
| 12 | 10,480.66 miles (16,866.94 km) W | Shark Bay Airport (MJK) | Monkey Mia, Western Australia, Australia | |
| 13 | 10,480.31 miles (16,866.38 km) W | Geraldton Airport (GET) | Geraldton, Western Australia, Australia | |
| 14 | 10,473.42 miles (16,855.29 km) WSW | Manjimup Airport (MJP) | Manjimup, Western Australia, Australia | |
| 15 | 10,465.60 miles (16,842.71 km) W | Jandakot Airport (JAD) | Jandakot, Western Australia, Australia | |
| Rank | Distance & Direction | Airport Name & IATA Code | Airport Location | Further Actions |
| 1 | 46.85 miles (75.40 km) NNE | Echuca Airport (ECH) | Echuca, Victoria, Australia | |
| 2 | 62.75 miles (100.98 km) ENE | Shepparton Airport (SHT) | Shepparton, Victoria, Australia | |
| 3 | 70.44 miles (113.37 km) SSE | Melbourne Airport (MEL) | Melbourne, Victoria, Australia | |
| 4 | 71.62 miles (115.26 km) NNW | Kerang Airport (KRA) | Kerang, Victoria, Australia | |
| 5 | 75.21 miles (121.04 km) SSE | Essendon Airport (MEB) | Melbourne, Victoria, Australia | |
| 6 | 83.84 miles (134.93 km) WSW | Ararat Airport (ARY) | Ararat, Victoria, Australia | |
| 7 | 88.46 miles (142.37 km) NNE | Deniliquin Airport (DNQ) | Deniliquin, New South Wales, Australia | |
| 8 | 90.22 miles (145.19 km) S | Avalon Airport (AVV) | Avalon, Victoria, Australia | |
| 9 | 93.86 miles (151.06 km) E | Benalla Airport (BLN) | Benalla, Victoria, Australia | |
| 10 | 95.38 miles (153.50 km) SSE | Moorabbin Harry Hawker Airport (MBW) | Moorabbin, Victoria, Australia | |
| 11 | 102.66 miles (165.22 km) S | Geelong Airport (GEX) | Grovedale, Victoria, Australia | |
| 12 | 119.58 miles (192.44 km) W | Horsham Airport (HSM) | Horsham, Victoria, Australia | |
| 13 | 123.84 miles (199.30 km) ENE | Corowa Airport (CWW) | Corowa, New South Wales, Australia | |
| 14 | 130.62 miles (210.21 km) WNW | Hopetoun Airport (HTU) | Hopetoun, Victoria, Australia | |
| 15 | 139.57 miles (224.61 km) WSW | Hamilton Airport (HLT) | Hamilton, Victoria, Australia | |
| Rank | Distance & Direction | Airport Name & IATA Code | Airport Location | Further Actions |
| 1 | 12,126.76 miles (19,516.08 km) NW | Flores Airport (FLW) | Flores Island, Azores, Portugal | |
| 2 | 12,117.11 miles (19,500.55 km) NW | Corvo Airport (CVU) | Corvo Island, Azores, Portugal | |
| 3 | 12,037.01 miles (19,371.64 km) WNW | Horta International Airport (HOR) | Horta, Azores, Portugal | |
| 4 | 12,022.06 miles (19,347.57 km) WNW | Pico Airport (PIX) | Pico Island, Azores, Portugal | |
| 5 | 11,989.84 miles (19,295.73 km) WNW | Graciosa Airport (GRW) | Graciosa Island, Azores, Portugal | |
| 6 | 11,947.93 miles (19,228.28 km) WNW | Lajes Air Base (TER) | Lajes, Azores, Portugal | |
| 7 | 11,884.17 miles (19,125.68 km) W | João Paulo II Airport (PDL) | Ponta Delgada, Azores, Portugal | |
| 8 | 11,856.43 miles (19,081.02 km) W | Santa Maria Airport (SMA) | Santa Maria, Portugal | |
| 9 | 11,330.11 miles (18,233.99 km) W | Madeira Airport (FNC) | Funchal, Madeira, Portugal | |
| 10 | 11,315.18 miles (18,209.98 km) W | Porto Santo Airport (PXO) | Porto Santo, Madeira, Portugal | |
| 11 | 11,288.12 miles (18,166.42 km) NE | St. John's International Airport (YYT) | St. John's, Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada | |
| 12 | 11,256.57 miles (18,115.65 km) WNW | La Palma Airport (SPC) | La Palma, Canary Islands, Spain | |
| 13 | 11,206.40 miles (18,034.91 km) WNW | La Gomera Airport (GMZ) | Alajeró / San Sebastián, Canary Islands, Spain | |
| 14 | 11,179.14 miles (17,991.04 km) NE | Saint-Pierre Airport (FSP) | Saint-Pierre, Saint Pierre and Miquelon, France | |
| 15 | 11,178.81 miles (17,990.51 km) WNW | Tenerife North Airport (TFN) | Tenerife, Canary Islands, Spain | |