Nonstop flight route between Boca Chica Key, Florida, United States and Guapi, Colombia:
Departure Airport:
(24°34'32"N by 81°41'20"W)
Arrival Airport:
(2°34'11"N by 77°53'53"W)
Distance from NQX to GPI:
1,541.32 miles (2,480.50 km)
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About this route:
A direct, nonstop flight between NAS Key West (NQX), Boca Chica Key, Florida, United States and Guapi Airport Juan Casiano Airport (GPI), Guapi, Colombia would travel a Great Circle distance of 1,541 miles (or 2,481 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 NAS Key West and Guapi Airport Juan Casiano Airport, the route shown on this map most likely still appears to be a straight line.
Departure Airport Information:
| IATA / ICAO Codes: | NQX / KNQX |
| Airport Names: |
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| Location: | Boca Chica Key, Florida, United States |
| GPS Coordinates: | 24°34'32"N by 81°41'20"W |
| Operator/Owner: | United States Navy |
| Airport Type: | Military: Naval Air Station |
| Elevation: | 6 feet (2 meters) |
| # of Runways: | 3 |
| View all routes: | Routes from NQX |
| More Information: | NQX Maps & Info |
Arrival Airport Information:
| IATA / ICAO Codes: | GPI / SKGP |
| Airport Names: |
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| Location: | Guapi, Colombia |
| GPS Coordinates: | 2°34'11"N by 77°53'53"W |
| Operator/Owner: | Aerocivil |
| Airport Type: | Public |
| Elevation: | 164 feet (50 meters) |
| # of Runways: | 1 |
| View all routes: | Routes from GPI |
| More Information: | GPI Maps & Info |
Facts about NAS Key West (NQX):
- Because of NAS Key West's relatively low elevation of 6 feet, planes can take off or land at NAS Key West 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.
- By 1943, German submarines were operating so near Key West that they were sinking allied ships within sight of land.
- In 1973, Reconnaissance Attack Wing 1 began relocation from the closing NAS Albany, Georgia with its RA-5C Vigilante, TA-3B Skywarrior and TA-4F/J Skyhawk II aircraft.
- The furthest airport from NAS Key West (NQX) is Cocos (Keeling) Island Airport (CCK), which is located 11,575 miles (18,629 kilometers) away in Cocos Islands, Australia.
- The closest airport to NAS Key West (NQX) is Key West International Airport (EYW), which is located only 5 miles (7 kilometers) WSW of NQX.
- NAS Key West (NQX) has 3 runways.
- In addition to being known as "NAS Key West", other names for NQX include "Naval Air Station Key West" and "NQX[1]".
- The air station is also host to several tenant commands, including Fighter Squadron Composite 111, Strike Fighter Squadron 106 Detachment Key West, the U.S.
- Naval Air Base Key West pilots flew in search of German submarines resting on the surface to recharge batteries.
Facts about Guapi Airport Juan Casiano Airport (GPI):
- The closest airport to Guapi Airport Juan Casiano Airport (GPI) is Guillermo Leónel Valencia Airport (PPN), which is located 89 miles (144 kilometers) E of GPI.
- Guapi Airport Juan Casiano Airport (GPI) currently has only 1 runway.
- Because of Guapi Airport Juan Casiano Airport's relatively low elevation of 164 feet, planes can take off or land at Guapi Airport Juan Casiano 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 Guapi Airport Juan Casiano Airport (GPI) is Depati Parbo Airport (KRC), which is nearly antipodal to Guapi Airport Juan Casiano Airport (meaning Guapi Airport Juan Casiano Airport is almost on the exact opposite side of the Earth from Depati Parbo Airport), and is located 12,382 miles (19,926 kilometers) away in Kerinci, Indonesia.
- In addition to being known as "Guapi Airport Juan Casiano Airport", another name for GPI is "Aeropuerto "Juan Casiano Solís" de Guapi".
| Rank | Distance & Direction | Airport Name & IATA Code | Airport Location | Further Actions |
| 1 | 4.64 miles (7.46 km) WSW | Key West International Airport (EYW) | Key West, Florida, United States |     |
| 2 | 41.36 miles (66.56 km) ENE | Florida Keys Marathon Airport (MTH) | Marathon, Florida, United States | |
| 3 | 98.06 miles (157.81 km) N | Marco Island Airport (MRK) | Marco Island, Florida, United States | |
| 4 | 101.70 miles (163.67 km) NNE | Dade-Collier Training and Transition Airport (TNT) | Miami, Florida, United States | |
| 5 | 102.25 miles (164.55 km) ENE | Ocean Reef Club Airport (OCA) | Key Largo, Florida, United States | |
| 6 | 103.21 miles (166.10 km) NE | Homestead Air Reserve Base (HST) | Homestead, Florida, United States | |
| 7 | 103.28 miles (166.20 km) SSE | Kawama Airport (VRO) | Varadero, Matanzas Province, Cuba | |
| 8 | 107.70 miles (173.33 km) S | Juan Gualberto Gómez Airport (VRA) | Varadero, Matanzas Province, Cuba | |
| 9 | 107.99 miles (173.79 km) NE | Kendall-Tamiami Executive Airport (TMB) | Miami, Florida, United States | |
| 10 | 109.07 miles (175.53 km) N | Naples Municipal Airport (APF) | Naples, Florida, United States | |
| 11 | 118.71 miles (191.04 km) SSW | José Martí International Airport (HAV) | Havana, Cuba | |
| 12 | 121.33 miles (195.25 km) NE | Miami International Airport (MIA) | Miami, Florida, United States | |
| 13 | 126.17 miles (203.05 km) NE | Miami Seaplane Base (MPB) | Watson Island, Miami-Dade County, Florida, United States | |
| 14 | 127.42 miles (205.06 km) NE | Opa-locka Executive Airport (OPF) | Miami, Florida, United States | |
| 15 | 129.63 miles (208.61 km) N | Immokalee Regional Airport (IMM) | Immokalee, Florida, United States | |
| Rank | Distance & Direction | Airport Name & IATA Code | Airport Location | Further Actions |
| 1 | 11,575.46 miles (18,628.86 km) S | Cocos (Keeling) Island Airport (CCK) | Cocos Islands, Australia | |
| 2 | 11,478.92 miles (18,473.49 km) W | Shark Bay Airport (MJK) | Monkey Mia, Western Australia, Australia | |
| 3 | 11,473.05 miles (18,464.04 km) W | Carnarvon Airport (CVQ) | Carnarvon, Western Australia, Australia | |
| 4 | 11,425.15 miles (18,386.96 km) WSW | Kalbarri Airport (KAX) | Kalbarri, Western Australia, Australia | |
| 5 | 11,424.00 miles (18,385.10 km) W | RAAF Learmonth (LEA) | Exmouth, Western Australia, Australia | |
| 6 | 11,384.49 miles (18,321.51 km) WSW | Geraldton Airport (GET) | Geraldton, Western Australia, Australia | |
| 7 | 11,347.16 miles (18,261.43 km) SSW | Christmas Island Airport (XCH) | Christmas Island, Australia | |
| 8 | 11,340.63 miles (18,250.93 km) WSW | Mullewa Airport (MXU) | Mullewa, Western Australia, Australia | |
| 9 | 11,337.89 miles (18,246.52 km) WSW | Jurien Bay Airport (JUR) | Jurien Bay, Western Australia, Australia | |
| 10 | 11,318.52 miles (18,215.35 km) W | Barrow Island Airport (BWB) | Barrow Island, Western Australia, Australia | |
| 11 | 11,300.93 miles (18,187.04 km) WSW | Morawa Airport (MWB) | Morawa, Western Australia, Australia | |
| 12 | 11,271.66 miles (18,139.93 km) WSW | Rottnest Airport (RTS) | Rottnest Island, Western Australia, Australia | |
| 13 | 11,250.76 miles (18,106.30 km) WSW | Jandakot Airport (JAD) | Jandakot, Western Australia, Australia | |
| 14 | 11,250.01 miles (18,105.09 km) WSW | Perth Airport (PER) | Perth, Western Australia, Australia | |
| 15 | 11,238.55 miles (18,086.64 km) SW | Margaret River Airport (MGV) | Margaret River, Western Australia, Australia | |
| Rank | Distance & Direction | Airport Name & IATA Code | Airport Location | Further Actions |
| 1 | 89.35 miles (143.79 km) E | Guillermo Leónel Valencia Airport (PPN) | Popayán, Colombia | |
| 2 | 91.30 miles (146.93 km) SSE | Antonio Nariño Airport (PSO) | Pasto, Colombia | |
| 3 | 106.70 miles (171.71 km) NE | Gerardo Tobar López Airport (BUN) | Buenaventura, Valle del Cauca, Colombia | |
| 4 | 119.07 miles (191.62 km) S | San Luis Airport (IPI) | Ipiales, Colombia | |
| 5 | 122.35 miles (196.90 km) S | Teniente Coronel Luis A Mantilla International Airport (TUA) | Tulcán, Ecuador | |
| 6 | 124.39 miles (200.19 km) ENE | Alfonso Bonilla Aragón International Airport (CLO) | Cali, Colombia | |
| 7 | 141.62 miles (227.91 km) SE | Villa Garzón Airport (VGZ) | Villa Garzón, Colombia | |
| 8 | 162.28 miles (261.17 km) SW | Carlos Concha Torres International Airport (ESM) | Esmeraldas, Ecuador | |
| 9 | 172.24 miles (277.20 km) SE | Tres de Mayo Airport (PUU) | Puerto Asís, Colombia | |
| 10 | 174.82 miles (281.34 km) ESE | Gustavo Artunduaga Paredes Airport (FLA) | Florencia, Caquetá, Colombia | |
| 11 | 181.65 miles (292.33 km) E | Benito Salas Airport (NVA) | Neiva, Colombia | |
| 12 | 185.34 miles (298.28 km) SSE | Lago Agrio Airport (LGQ) | Nueva Loja, Ecuador | |
| 13 | 188.10 miles (302.72 km) S | Mariscal Sucre International Airport (UIO) | Quito, Ecuador | |
| 14 | 196.30 miles (315.91 km) NE | El Edén Airport International (AXM) | Armenia, Colombia | |
| 15 | 201.99 miles (325.07 km) NE | Santa Ana Airport (CRC) | Cartago, Colombia | |
| Rank | Distance & Direction | Airport Name & IATA Code | Airport Location | Further Actions |
| 1 | 12,381.66 miles (19,926.30 km) SE | Depati Parbo Airport (KRC) | Kerinci, Indonesia | |
| 2 | 12,346.07 miles (19,869.03 km) S | Fatmawati Soekarno Airport (BKS) | Bengkulu, Indonesia | |
| 3 | 12,312.33 miles (19,814.72 km) WSW | Sultan Thaha Airport (DJB) | Jambi, Indonesia | |
| 4 | 12,268.15 miles (19,743.62 km) E | Rokot Airport (RKI) | Sipura, Indonesia | |
| 5 | 12,260.73 miles (19,731.68 km) SE | Minangkabau International Airport (MIA) (PDG) | Ketaping, West Sumatra, Indonesia | |
| 6 | 12,256.03 miles (19,724.12 km) W | Sultan Mahmud Badaruddin II International Airport (SMB II) (PLM) | Palembang, Sumatra, Indonesia | |
| 7 | 12,222.52 miles (19,670.20 km) SSE | Sultan Syarif Kasim II International Airport (PKU) | Pekanbaru, Sumatra, Indonesia | |
| 8 | 12,178.68 miles (19,599.63 km) WSW | Gunung Batin Airport (AKQ) | Astraksetra, Indonesia | |
| 9 | 12,155.58 miles (19,562.46 km) SW | Radin Inten II Airport (RIA II) (TKG) | Bandar Lampung, Sumatra, Indonesia | |
| 10 | 12,146.21 miles (19,547.38 km) SSW | Hang Nadim International Airport (BTH) | Batam, Riau Islands, Sumatra, Indonesia | |
| 11 | 12,144.38 miles (19,544.44 km) S | Pinang Kampai Airport (DUM) | Dumai, Sumatra, Indonesia | |
| 12 | 12,142.83 miles (19,541.94 km) SW | Raja Haji Fisabilillah International Airport (TNJ) | Tanjung Pinang, Riau Islands, Indonesia | |
| 13 | 12,141.71 miles (19,540.14 km) SSW | Tengah Air Base (TAB) (TGA) | Tengah, Singapore | |
| 14 | 12,137.91 miles (19,534.02 km) SSW | Paya Lebar Air Base (PLAB) (QPG) | Paya Lebar, Singapore | |
| 15 | 12,135.63 miles (19,530.35 km) SSW | Singapore Changi Airport (SIN) | Changi, Singapore | |