Nonstop flight route between Nogales, Arizona, United States and Fairbanks, Alaska, United States:
Departure Airport:
(31°25'4"N by 110°50'52"W)
Arrival Airport:
(64°39'56"N by 147°6'5"W)
Distance from OLS to EIL:
2,766.38 miles (4,452.05 km)
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About this route:
A direct, nonstop flight between Nogales International Airport (OLS), Nogales, Arizona, United States and Eielson Air Force Base (EIL), Fairbanks, Alaska, United States would travel a Great Circle distance of 2,766 miles (or 4,452 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 Nogales International Airport and Eielson Air Force Base, 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 Nogales International Airport and Eielson Air Force Base. You'll see that it will travel the same route of the red line on this map!
Departure Airport Information:
| IATA / ICAO Codes: | OLS / KOLS |
| Airport Name: | Nogales International Airport |
| Location: | Nogales, Arizona, United States |
| GPS Coordinates: | 31°25'4"N by 110°50'52"W |
| Area Served: | Nogales, Arizona |
| Operator/Owner: | Santa Cruz County |
| Airport Type: | Public |
| Elevation: | 3955 feet (1,205 meters) |
| # of Runways: | 1 |
| View all routes: | Routes from OLS |
| More Information: | OLS Maps & Info |
Arrival Airport Information:
| IATA / ICAO Codes: | EIL / PAEI |
| Airport Names: |
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| Location: | Fairbanks, Alaska, United States |
| GPS Coordinates: | 64°39'56"N by 147°6'5"W |
| View all routes: | Routes from EIL |
| More Information: | EIL Maps & Info |
Facts about Nogales International Airport (OLS):
- The closest airport to Nogales International Airport (OLS) is Nogales International Airport (NOG), which is located only 15 miles (25 kilometers) SSW of OLS.
- The furthest airport from Nogales International Airport (OLS) is Sir Gaëtan Duval Airport (RRG), which is located 11,554 miles (18,595 kilometers) away in Rodrigues Island, Mauritius.
- Nogales International Airport (OLS) currently has only 1 runway.
Facts about Eielson Air Force Base (EIL):
- In July 1960, the Strategic Air Command stationed the 4157th Combat Support Group at Eielson.
- The closest airport to Eielson Air Force Base (EIL) is Ladd Army Airfield (FBK), which is located only 19 miles (31 kilometers) NW of EIL.
- For the next 34 years, the 5010th served as host-unit at Eielson.
- A month later, contractors and civilian crews from Ladd Field started laying out the new airfield.
- The Cold War seen the use of Eielson's expansive reservation as a maneuver area for the U.S.
- In addition to being known as "Eielson Air Force Base", another name for EIL is "Eielson AFB".
- The furthest airport from Eielson Air Force Base (EIL) is Port Elizabeth International Airport (PLZ), which is located 10,295 miles (16,568 kilometers) away in Port Elizabeth, South Africa.
| Rank | Distance & Direction | Airport Name & IATA Code | Airport Location | Further Actions |
| 1 | 15.25 miles (24.54 km) SSW | Nogales International Airport (NOG) | Nogales, Sonora, Mexico |     |
| 2 | 31.91 miles (51.35 km) ENE | Sierra Vista Municipal Airport (FHU) | Fort Huachuca, Sierra Vista, Arizona, United States | |
| 3 | 48.56 miles (78.15 km) N | Tucson International Airport (TUS) | Tucson, Arizona, United States | |
| 4 | 51.77 miles (83.31 km) N | Davis–Monthan Air Force Base (DMA) | Tucson, Arizona, United States | |
| 5 | 57.02 miles (91.77 km) E | Bisbee Municipal Airport (BSQ) | Bisbee, Arizona, United States | |
| 6 | 71.89 miles (115.69 km) NNW | Marana Regional Airport (AVW) | Tucson, Arizona, United States | |
| 7 | 73.43 miles (118.17 km) E | Bisbee Douglas International Airport (DUG) | Bisbee/Douglas, Arizona, United States | |
| 8 | 79.30 miles (127.61 km) E | Douglas Municipal Airport (DGL) | Douglas, Arizona, United States | |
| 9 | 80.47 miles (129.50 km) NNW | Pinal Airpark (MZJ) | Marana, Arizona, United States | |
| 10 | 119.04 miles (191.57 km) NNW | Casa Grande Municipal Airport (CGZ) | Casa Grande, Arizona, United States | |
| 11 | 121.95 miles (196.26 km) NE | Safford Regional Airport (SAD) | Safford, Arizona, United States | |
| 12 | 138.83 miles (223.43 km) NNW | Phoenix–Mesa Gateway Airport (AZA) | Phoenix, Arizona, United States | |
| 13 | 143.06 miles (230.24 km) NE | Greenlee County Airport (CFT) | Clifton/Morenci, Arizona, United States | |
| 14 | 145.04 miles (233.42 km) W | Mar de Cortés International Airport (PPE) | La Jolla de Cortes, Sonora, Mexico | |
| 15 | 150.21 miles (241.74 km) NNW | Falcon Field (MSC) | Mesa, Arizona, United States | |
| Rank | Distance & Direction | Airport Name & IATA Code | Airport Location | Further Actions |
| 1 | 11,554.45 miles (18,595.04 km) SSE | Sir Gaëtan Duval Airport (RRG) | Rodrigues Island, Mauritius | |
| 2 | 11,396.94 miles (18,341.55 km) SE | Sir Seewoosagur Ramgoolam International Airport (MRU) | Plaisance, Mauritius | |
| 3 | 11,339.20 miles (18,248.63 km) SE | Pierrefonds Airport (ZSE) | Saint-Pierre, Réunion | |
| 4 | 11,323.18 miles (18,222.84 km) SE | Roland Garros Airport (RUN) | St Denis, Réunion, France | |
| 5 | 11,018.55 miles (17,732.59 km) ESE | Tôlanaro Airport (FTU) | Tôlanaro, Madagascar | |
| 6 | 10,972.00 miles (17,657.68 km) ESE | Mananjary Airport (MNJ) | Mananjary, Madagascar | |
| 7 | 10,913.01 miles (17,562.74 km) ESE | Fianarantsoa Airport (WFI) | Fianarantsoa, Madagascar | |
| 8 | 10,897.86 miles (17,538.36 km) ESE | Toamasino Airport (TMM) | Toamasina, Madagascar | |
| 9 | 10,881.16 miles (17,511.49 km) E | Ampanihy Airport (AMP) | Ampanihy, Madagascar | |
| 10 | 10,872.10 miles (17,496.90 km) SE | Sainte Marie Airport (SMS) | Île Sainte-Marie, Madagascar | |
| 11 | 10,829.71 miles (17,428.68 km) ESE | Ivato International Airport (TNR) | Antananarivo, Madagascar | |
| 12 | 10,793.73 miles (17,370.77 km) SE | Antsirabato Airport (ANM) | Antalaha, Madagascar | |
| 13 | 10,764.21 miles (17,323.27 km) SE | Mandritsara Airport (WMA) | Mandritsara, Madagascar | |
| 14 | 10,757.13 miles (17,311.88 km) ESE | Manja Airport (MJA) | Manja, Menabe, Madagascar | |
| 15 | 10,753.20 miles (17,305.55 km) ESE | Tsiroanomandidy Airport (WTS) | Tsiroanomandidy, Madagascar | |
| Rank | Distance & Direction | Airport Name & IATA Code | Airport Location | Further Actions |
| 1 | 19.23 miles (30.95 km) NW | Ladd Army Airfield (FBK) | Fairbanks / Fort Wainwright, Alaska, United States | |
| 2 | 24.54 miles (39.49 km) WNW | Fairbanks International Airport (FAI) | Fairbanks, Alaska, United States | |
| 3 | 59.01 miles (94.97 km) W | Nenana Municipal Airport (ENN) | Nenana, Alaska, United States | |
| 4 | 59.31 miles (95.46 km) SE | Delta Junction Airport (DJN) | Delta Junction, Alaska, United States | |
| 5 | 62.08 miles (99.91 km) SE | Allen Army Airfield (BIG) | Fort Greely, Delta Junction, Alaska, United States | |
| 6 | 74.32 miles (119.61 km) WNW | Minto Al Wright Airport (MNT) | Minto, Alaska, United States | |
| 7 | 84.35 miles (135.75 km) SW | McKinley National Park Airport (MCL) | McKinley Park, Alaska, United States | |
| 8 | 85.66 miles (137.86 km) ESE | Healy River Airport (HKB) | Healy Lake, Alaska, United States | |
| 9 | 92.02 miles (148.08 km) NE | Circle Hot Springs Airport (CHP) | Circle Hot Springs, Alaska, United States | |
| 10 | 92.13 miles (148.26 km) NE | Central Airport (CEM) | Central, Alaska, United States | |
| 11 | 105.87 miles (170.38 km) NW | Rampart Airport (RMP) | Rampart, Alaska, United States | |
| 12 | 106.58 miles (171.53 km) WNW | Manley Hot Springs Airport (MLY) | Manley Hot Springs, Alaska, United States | |
| 13 | 109.02 miles (175.45 km) NNW | Stevens Village Airport (SVS) | Stevens Village, Alaska, United States | |
| 14 | 110.73 miles (178.20 km) SW | Summit Airport (UMM) | Summit, Alaska, United States | |
| 15 | 117.00 miles (188.30 km) NNE | Birch Creek Airport (KBC) | Birch Creek, Alaska, United States | |
| Rank | Distance & Direction | Airport Name & IATA Code | Airport Location | Further Actions |
| 1 | 10,294.82 miles (16,567.87 km) SSE | Port Elizabeth International Airport (PLZ) | Port Elizabeth, South Africa | |
| 2 | 10,272.65 miles (16,532.19 km) SSE | George Airport (GRJ) | George, South Africa | |
| 3 | 10,272.20 miles (16,531.45 km) S | Port Alfred Airport (AFD) | Port Alfred, South Africa | |
| 4 | 10,240.74 miles (16,480.83 km) S | East London Airport (ELS) | East London, South Africa | |
| 5 | 10,232.10 miles (16,466.93 km) SSE | Cape Town International Airport (CPT) | Cape Town, South Africa | |
| 6 | 10,141.32 miles (16,320.83 km) S | Mthatha Airport (UTT) | Mthatha, South Africa | |
| 7 | 10,098.42 miles (16,251.80 km) S | Margate Airport (MGH) | Margate, KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa | |
| 8 | 10,027.05 miles (16,136.93 km) S | Lebakeng Airport (LEF) | Lebakeng, Lesotho | |
| 9 | 10,021.32 miles (16,127.70 km) S | Semonkong Airport (SOK) | Semonkong, Lesotho | |
| 10 | 10,016.69 miles (16,120.27 km) S | Lesobeng Airport (LES) | Lesobeng, Lesotho | |
| 11 | 10,015.39 miles (16,118.17 km) S | Mafeteng Airport (MFC) | Mafeteng, Lesotho | |
| 12 | 10,014.79 miles (16,117.20 km) S | Pietermaritzburg Airport (PZB) | Pietermaritzburg, South Africa | |
| 13 | 10,013.90 miles (16,115.78 km) S | King Shaka International (DUR) | Durban, KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa | |
| 14 | 9,993.38 miles (16,082.74 km) S | Moshoeshoe I International Airport (MSU) | Maseru, Lesotho | |
| 15 | 9,986.33 miles (16,071.40 km) S | Mokhotlong Airport (MKH) | Mokhotlong, Lesotho | |