Nonstop flight route between Norwood, Massachusetts, United States and Aniwa Island, Taféa, Vanuatu:
Departure Airport:
(42°11'26"N by 71°10'23"W)
Arrival Airport:
(19°14'3"S by 169°36'2"E)
Distance from OWD to AWD:
8,584.89 miles (13,816.00 km)
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About this route:
A direct, nonstop flight between Norwood Memorial Airport (OWD), Norwood, Massachusetts, United States and Aniwa Airport (AWD), Aniwa Island, Taféa, Vanuatu would travel a Great Circle distance of 8,585 miles (or 13,816 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 Norwood Memorial Airport and Aniwa 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 Norwood Memorial Airport and Aniwa Airport. You'll see that it will travel the same route of the red line on this map!
Departure Airport Information:
| IATA / ICAO Codes: | OWD / KOWD |
| Airport Name: | Norwood Memorial Airport |
| Location: | Norwood, Massachusetts, United States |
| GPS Coordinates: | 42°11'26"N by 71°10'23"W |
| Operator/Owner: | Town of Norwood |
| Airport Type: | Public |
| Elevation: | 49 feet (15 meters) |
| # of Runways: | 2 |
| View all routes: | Routes from OWD |
| More Information: | OWD Maps & Info |
Arrival Airport Information:
| IATA / ICAO Codes: | AWD / NVVB |
| Airport Name: | Aniwa Airport |
| Location: | Aniwa Island, Taféa, Vanuatu |
| GPS Coordinates: | 19°14'3"S by 169°36'2"E |
| Area Served: | Aniwa, Taféa, Vanuatu |
| Airport Type: | Public |
| Elevation: | 69 feet (21 meters) |
| View all routes: | Routes from AWD |
| More Information: | AWD Maps & Info |
Facts about Norwood Memorial Airport (OWD):
- The furthest airport from Norwood Memorial Airport (OWD) is Margaret River Airport (MGV), which is located 11,772 miles (18,946 kilometers) away in Margaret River, Western Australia, Australia.
- In March 2010, the airport was closed due to severe flooding.
- Norwood Memorial Airport (OWD) has 2 runways.
- Because of Norwood Memorial Airport's relatively low elevation of 49 feet, planes can take off or land at Norwood Memorial 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.
- As a result of federal budget cuts, the air traffic control tower will be closed after June 2013.
- The closest airport to Norwood Memorial Airport (OWD) is Boston Logan International Airport (BOS), which is located only 15 miles (24 kilometers) NE of OWD.
Facts about Aniwa Airport (AWD):
- The closest airport to Aniwa Airport (AWD) is Ipota Airport (IPA), which is located 33 miles (54 kilometers) NW of AWD.
- The furthest airport from Aniwa Airport (AWD) is Tichitt Airport (THI), which is nearly antipodal to Aniwa Airport (meaning Aniwa Airport is almost on the exact opposite side of the Earth from Tichitt Airport), and is located 12,358 miles (19,888 kilometers) away in Tichitt, Mauritania.
- Because of Aniwa Airport's relatively low elevation of 69 feet, planes can take off or land at Aniwa 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.
| Rank | Distance & Direction | Airport Name & IATA Code | Airport Location | Further Actions |
| 1 | 14.65 miles (23.58 km) NE | Boston Logan International Airport (BOS) | Boston, Massachusetts, United States |     |
| 2 | 20.19 miles (32.50 km) NNW | Laurence G. Hanscom Field (BED) | Bedford, Massachusetts, United States | |
| 3 | 24.78 miles (39.88 km) SW | North Central State Airport (SFZ) | Pawtucket, Rhode Island, United States | |
| 4 | 29.97 miles (48.23 km) SE | Plymouth Municipal Airport (PYM) | Plymouth, Massachusetts, United States | |
| 5 | 30.18 miles (48.58 km) NNE | Beverly Municipal Airport (BVY) | Beverly, Massachusetts, United States | |
| 6 | 34.29 miles (55.18 km) NW | Moore Army Airfield (AYE) | Leominster, Massachusetts, United States | |
| 7 | 34.81 miles (56.02 km) SSW | T. F. Green Airport (PVD) | Providence, Rhode Island, United States | |
| 8 | 36.34 miles (58.49 km) W | Worcester Regional Airport (ORH) | Worcester, Massachusetts, United States | |
| 9 | 36.48 miles (58.70 km) N | Lawrence Municipal Airport (LWM) | Lawrence, Massachusetts, United States | |
| 10 | 37.24 miles (59.93 km) SSE | New Bedford Regional Airport (EWB) | New Bedford, Massachusetts, United States | |
| 11 | 44.40 miles (71.45 km) NNW | Nashua Airport (ASH) | Nashua, New Hampshire, United States | |
| 12 | 45.81 miles (73.72 km) S | Newport State Airport (NPT) | Newport, Rhode Island, United States | |
| 13 | 49.45 miles (79.58 km) E | Provincetown Municipal Airport (PVC) | Provincetown, Massachusetts, United States | |
| 14 | 49.69 miles (79.96 km) WNW | Gardner Municipal Airport (GDM) | Gardner, Massachusetts, United States | |
| 15 | 49.73 miles (80.03 km) SE | Otis Air National Guard Base Coast Guard Air Station Cape Cod (FMH) | Falmouth, Massachusetts, United States | |
| Rank | Distance & Direction | Airport Name & IATA Code | Airport Location | Further Actions |
| 1 | 11,772.27 miles (18,945.58 km) SSW | Margaret River Airport (MGV) | Margaret River, Western Australia, Australia | |
| 2 | 11,761.07 miles (18,927.56 km) SW | Manjimup Airport (MJP) | Manjimup, Western Australia, Australia | |
| 3 | 11,749.22 miles (18,908.49 km) SSW | Busselton Regional Airport (BQB) | Busselton, Western Australia, Australia | |
| 4 | 11,740.32 miles (18,894.17 km) SW | Albany Airport (ALH) | Albany, Western Australia, Australia | |
| 5 | 11,722.78 miles (18,865.94 km) SSW | Bunbury Airport (BUY) | Bunbury, Western Australia, Australia | |
| 6 | 11,679.04 miles (18,795.55 km) SW | Katanning Airport (KNI) | Katanning, Western Australia, Australia | |
| 7 | 11,642.49 miles (18,736.73 km) SSW | Rottnest Airport (RTS) | Rottnest Island, Western Australia, Australia | |
| 8 | 11,639.22 miles (18,731.47 km) SSW | Jandakot Airport (JAD) | Jandakot, Western Australia, Australia | |
| 9 | 11,627.26 miles (18,712.22 km) SSW | Perth Airport (PER) | Perth, Western Australia, Australia | |
| 10 | 11,545.82 miles (18,581.15 km) SSW | Jurien Bay Airport (JUR) | Jurien Bay, Western Australia, Australia | |
| 11 | 11,518.37 miles (18,536.98 km) SW | Esperance Airport (EPR) | Esperance, Australia | |
| 12 | 11,454.64 miles (18,434.42 km) SSW | Geraldton Airport (GET) | Geraldton, Western Australia, Australia | |
| 13 | 11,453.65 miles (18,432.82 km) SSW | Morawa Airport (MWB) | Morawa, Western Australia, Australia | |
| 14 | 11,417.65 miles (18,374.88 km) SSW | Mullewa Airport (MXU) | Mullewa, Western Australia, Australia | |
| 15 | 11,412.26 miles (18,366.21 km) SW | Windarling Airport (WRN) | Windarling, Australia | |
| Rank | Distance & Direction | Airport Name & IATA Code | Airport Location | Further Actions |
| 1 | 33.34 miles (53.66 km) NW | Ipota Airport (IPA) | Ipota, Erromango, Vanuatu | |
| 2 | 45.53 miles (73.28 km) ESE | Futuna Airport (FTA) | Futuna Island, Taféa, Vanuatu | |
| 3 | 50.64 miles (81.50 km) NW | Dillon's Bay Airport (DLY) | Dillon's Bay, Erromango, Taféa, Vanuatu | |
| 4 | 70.99 miles (114.24 km) S | Anatom Airport Aneityum Airport (AUY) | Anatom, Taféa, Vanuatu | |
| 5 | 135.27 miles (217.69 km) NW | Bauerfield International Airport (VLI) | Port Vila, Vanuatu | |
| 6 | 169.60 miles (272.95 km) NNW | Siwo Airport (EAE) | Sangafa, Emae, Shéfa, Vanuatu | |
| 7 | 175.97 miles (283.20 km) NNW | Tongoa Airport (TGH) | Tongoa, Shefa Province, Vanuatu | |
| 8 | 185.34 miles (298.28 km) SSW | Maré Airport (MEE) | Maré, Loyalty Islands, New Caledonia | |
| 9 | 206.18 miles (331.81 km) NNW | Lamen Bay Airport (LNB) | Lamen Bay, Epi Island, Shéfa Province, Vanuatu | |
| 10 | 225.32 miles (362.62 km) NNW | Malekoula Airport (LPM) | Lamap, Malampa, Vanuatu | |
| 11 | 232.93 miles (374.86 km) NNW | Craig Cove Airport (CCV) | Craig Cove, Ambrym Island, Malampa, Vanuatu | |
| 12 | 251.07 miles (404.05 km) NNW | Lonorore Airport (LNE) | Lonorore, Pentecost Island, Pénama Province, Vanuatu | |
| 13 | 261.69 miles (421.15 km) NW | Norsup Airport (NUS) | Norsup, Malakula island, Vanuatu | |
| 14 | 277.02 miles (445.82 km) NNW | Sara Airport (SSR) | Sara, Vanuatu | |
| 15 | 290.65 miles (467.76 km) SW | Nouméa Magenta Airport (GEA) | Nouméa, New Caledonia | |
| Rank | Distance & Direction | Airport Name & IATA Code | Airport Location | Further Actions |
| 1 | 12,357.63 miles (19,887.63 km) NW | Tichitt Airport (THI) | Tichitt, Mauritania | |
| 2 | 12,355.64 miles (19,884.42 km) NE | Tidjikja Airport (TIY) | Tidjikja, Mauritania | |
| 3 | 12,295.82 miles (19,788.16 km) NNE | Tamchakett Airport (THT) | Tamchakett, Mauritania | |
| 4 | 12,265.15 miles (19,738.80 km) NE | Letfotar Airport (MOM) | Moudjeria, Mauritania | |
| 5 | 12,255.41 miles (19,723.12 km) NNW | Aioun el Atrouss Airport (AEO) | Aioun El Atrouss, Mauritania | |
| 6 | 12,243.84 miles (19,704.50 km) ENE | Atar Airport (ATR) | Atar, Mauritania | |
| 7 | 12,242.45 miles (19,702.27 km) NNE | Kiffa Airport (KFA) | Kiffa, Mauritania | |
| 8 | 12,182.66 miles (19,606.05 km) NW | Timbedra Airport (TMD) | Timbedra, Mauritania | |
| 9 | 12,175.04 miles (19,593.77 km) E | Akjoujt Airport (AJJ) | Akjoujt, Mauritania | |
| 10 | 12,171.40 miles (19,587.93 km) NNE | Tazadit International Airport (OUZ) | Zouerate, Mauritania | |
| 11 | 12,165.41 miles (19,578.29 km) NW | Néma Airport (EMN) | Nema, Mauritania | |
| 12 | 12,155.89 miles (19,562.96 km) NNE | Fderik Airport (FGD) | Fderik, Mauritania | |
| 13 | 12,155.43 miles (19,562.22 km) NNW | Nioro Airport (NIX) | Nioro, Mali | |
| 14 | 12,153.20 miles (19,558.63 km) N | Yélimané Airport (EYL) | Yélimané, Mali | |
| 15 | 12,141.87 miles (19,540.40 km) NE | Kaédi Airport (KED) | Kaédi, Mauritania | |