Nonstop flight route between Port Huron, Michigan, United States and Fort Greely, Delta Junction, Alaska, United States:
Departure Airport:
(42°54'38"N by 82°31'44"W)
Arrival Airport:
(63°59'43"N by 145°43'11"W)
Distance from PHN to BIG:
2,820.43 miles (4,539.04 km)
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About this route:
A direct, nonstop flight between St. Clair County International Airport (PHN), Port Huron, Michigan, United States and Allen Army Airfield (BIG), Fort Greely, Delta Junction, Alaska, United States would travel a Great Circle distance of 2,820 miles (or 4,539 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 St. Clair County International Airport and Allen Army Airfield, 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 St. Clair County International Airport and Allen Army Airfield. You'll see that it will travel the same route of the red line on this map!
Departure Airport Information:
| IATA / ICAO Codes: | PHN / KPHN |
| Airport Name: | St. Clair County International Airport |
| Location: | Port Huron, Michigan, United States |
| GPS Coordinates: | 42°54'38"N by 82°31'44"W |
| Area Served: | Port Huron, Michigan |
| Operator/Owner: | St. Clair County |
| Airport Type: | Public |
| Elevation: | 650 feet (198 meters) |
| # of Runways: | 2 |
| View all routes: | Routes from PHN |
| More Information: | PHN Maps & Info |
Arrival Airport Information:
| IATA / ICAO Codes: | BIG / PABI |
| Airport Names: |
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| Location: | Fort Greely, Delta Junction, Alaska, United States |
| GPS Coordinates: | 63°59'43"N by 145°43'11"W |
| Area Served: | Fort Greely, Alaska |
| Operator/Owner: | United States Army |
| Airport Type: | Public / Military |
| Elevation: | 1291 feet (393 meters) |
| # of Runways: | 3 |
| View all routes: | Routes from BIG |
| More Information: | BIG Maps & Info |
Facts about St. Clair County International Airport (PHN):
- Because of St. Clair County International Airport's relatively low elevation of 650 feet, planes can take off or land at St. Clair County International 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 St. Clair County International Airport (PHN) is Margaret River Airport (MGV), which is located 11,302 miles (18,189 kilometers) away in Margaret River, Western Australia, Australia.
- St. Clair County International Airport (PHN) has 2 runways.
- The closest airport to St. Clair County International Airport (PHN) is Sarnia (Chris Hadfield) Airport (YZR), which is located only 13 miles (20 kilometers) ENE of PHN.
Facts about Allen Army Airfield (BIG):
- Allen Army Airfield resides at elevation of 1,291 feet above mean sea level.
- Two runways are lighted and can accommodate heavy cargo aircraft year-round, including the C-141.
- Allen Army Airfield (BIG) has 3 runways.
- The closest airport to Allen Army Airfield (BIG) is Delta Junction Airport (DJN), which is located only 4 miles (6 kilometers) N of BIG.
- The furthest airport from Allen Army Airfield (BIG) is Port Elizabeth International Airport (PLZ), which is located 10,331 miles (16,625 kilometers) away in Port Elizabeth, South Africa.
- In addition to being known as "Allen Army Airfield", another name for BIG is "(former Big Delta Army Airfield)".
| Rank | Distance & Direction | Airport Name & IATA Code | Airport Location | Further Actions |
| 1 | 12.68 miles (20.41 km) ENE | Sarnia (Chris Hadfield) Airport (YZR) | Sarnia, Ontario, Canada |     |
| 2 | 26.05 miles (41.93 km) SW | Selfridge Air National Guard Base (MTC) | Mount Clemens, Michigan, United States | |
| 3 | 42.41 miles (68.26 km) SW | Coleman A. Young International Airport (DET) | Detroit, Michigan, United States | |
| 4 | 47.57 miles (76.56 km) SSE | Chatham-Kent Airport (XCM) | Chatham-Kent, Ontario, Canada | |
| 5 | 48.27 miles (77.68 km) WSW | Oakland County International Airport (PTK) | Waterford, Michigan, United States | |
| 6 | 48.92 miles (78.74 km) SSW | Windsor International Airport (YQG) | Windsor, Ontario, Canada | |
| 7 | 57.73 miles (92.90 km) ENE | Centralia/James T. Field Memorial Aerodrome (YCE) | Centralia, Ontario, Canada | |
| 8 | 61.56 miles (99.07 km) W | Bishop International Airport (FNT) | Flint, Michigan, United States | |
| 9 | 63.94 miles (102.90 km) SW | Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (DTW) | Romulus (near Detroit), Michigan, United States | |
| 10 | 68.98 miles (111.01 km) SW | Willow Run Airport (YIP) (YIP) | Detroit, Michigan, United States | |
| 11 | 70.16 miles (112.92 km) E | London international Airport (YXU) | London, Ontario, Canada | |
| 12 | 72.55 miles (116.76 km) E | St. Thomas Municipal Airport (YQS) | St. Thomas, Ontario, Canada | |
| 13 | 78.05 miles (125.60 km) SW | Ann Arbor Municipal Airport (ARB) | Ann Arbor, Michigan, United States | |
| 14 | 89.12 miles (143.43 km) WNW | MBS International Airport (MBS) | Midland/Bay City/Saginaw, Michigan, United States | |
| 15 | 100.44 miles (161.64 km) NNE | Kincardine Airport (YKD) | Kincardine, Ontario, Canada | |
| Rank | Distance & Direction | Airport Name & IATA Code | Airport Location | Further Actions |
| 1 | 11,302.10 miles (18,188.92 km) WSW | Margaret River Airport (MGV) | Margaret River, Western Australia, Australia | |
| 2 | 11,278.17 miles (18,150.40 km) WSW | Busselton Regional Airport (BQB) | Busselton, Western Australia, Australia | |
| 3 | 11,268.77 miles (18,135.29 km) WSW | Manjimup Airport (MJP) | Manjimup, Western Australia, Australia | |
| 4 | 11,252.36 miles (18,108.87 km) WSW | Bunbury Airport (BUY) | Bunbury, Western Australia, Australia | |
| 5 | 11,217.21 miles (18,052.31 km) WSW | Albany Airport (ALH) | Albany, Western Australia, Australia | |
| 6 | 11,196.46 miles (18,018.91 km) WSW | Rottnest Airport (RTS) | Rottnest Island, Western Australia, Australia | |
| 7 | 11,185.87 miles (18,001.87 km) WSW | Jandakot Airport (JAD) | Jandakot, Western Australia, Australia | |
| 8 | 11,175.67 miles (17,985.45 km) WSW | Katanning Airport (KNI) | Katanning, Western Australia, Australia | |
| 9 | 11,174.86 miles (17,984.15 km) WSW | Perth Airport (PER) | Perth, Western Australia, Australia | |
| 10 | 11,134.08 miles (17,918.52 km) SW | Jurien Bay Airport (JUR) | Jurien Bay, Western Australia, Australia | |
| 11 | 11,069.96 miles (17,815.33 km) SW | Geraldton Airport (GET) | Geraldton, Western Australia, Australia | |
| 12 | 11,038.81 miles (17,765.19 km) SW | Morawa Airport (MWB) | Morawa, Western Australia, Australia | |
| 13 | 11,027.34 miles (17,746.73 km) SW | Kalbarri Airport (KAX) | Kalbarri, Western Australia, Australia | |
| 14 | 11,021.26 miles (17,736.96 km) SW | Mullewa Airport (MXU) | Mullewa, Western Australia, Australia | |
| 15 | 10,977.70 miles (17,666.84 km) WSW | Esperance Airport (EPR) | Esperance, Australia | |
| Rank | Distance & Direction | Airport Name & IATA Code | Airport Location | Further Actions |
| 1 | 3.82 miles (6.15 km) N | Delta Junction Airport (DJN) | Delta Junction, Alaska, United States | |
| 2 | 31.13 miles (50.09 km) E | Healy River Airport (HKB) | Healy Lake, Alaska, United States | |
| 3 | 62.08 miles (99.91 km) NW | Eielson Air Force Base (EIL) | Fairbanks, Alaska, United States | |
| 4 | 81.12 miles (130.55 km) NW | Ladd Army Airfield (FBK) | Fairbanks / Fort Wainwright, Alaska, United States | |
| 5 | 84.69 miles (136.30 km) ESE | Tanacross Airport (TSG) | Tanacross, Alaska, United States | |
| 6 | 85.28 miles (137.25 km) NW | Fairbanks International Airport (FAI) | Fairbanks, Alaska, United States | |
| 7 | 96.11 miles (154.67 km) ESE | Tok Airport (TKJ) | Tok, Alaska, United States | |
| 8 | 98.78 miles (158.97 km) W | McKinley National Park Airport (MCL) | McKinley Park, Alaska, United States | |
| 9 | 107.57 miles (173.11 km) WNW | Nenana Municipal Airport (ENN) | Nenana, Alaska, United States | |
| 10 | 108.03 miles (173.86 km) NNE | Circle Hot Springs Airport (CHP) | Circle Hot Springs, Alaska, United States | |
| 11 | 112.52 miles (181.08 km) NNE | Central Airport (CEM) | Central, Alaska, United States | |
| 12 | 114.05 miles (183.55 km) WSW | Summit Airport (UMM) | Summit, Alaska, United States | |
| 13 | 114.09 miles (183.61 km) E | Chicken Airport (CKX) | Chicken, Alaska, United States | |
| 14 | 127.42 miles (205.07 km) S | Gulkana Airport (GKN) | Gulkana, Alaska, United States | |
| 15 | 134.36 miles (216.23 km) NW | Minto Al Wright Airport (MNT) | Minto, Alaska, United States | |
| Rank | Distance & Direction | Airport Name & IATA Code | Airport Location | Further Actions |
| 1 | 10,330.62 miles (16,625.48 km) SSE | Port Elizabeth International Airport (PLZ) | Port Elizabeth, South Africa | |
| 2 | 10,309.86 miles (16,592.07 km) SSE | Port Alfred Airport (AFD) | Port Alfred, South Africa | |
| 3 | 10,303.74 miles (16,582.22 km) SSE | George Airport (GRJ) | George, South Africa | |
| 4 | 10,279.77 miles (16,543.64 km) S | East London Airport (ELS) | East London, South Africa | |
| 5 | 10,257.51 miles (16,507.81 km) SSE | Cape Town International Airport (CPT) | Cape Town, South Africa | |
| 6 | 10,181.65 miles (16,385.74 km) S | Mthatha Airport (UTT) | Mthatha, South Africa | |
| 7 | 10,140.91 miles (16,320.17 km) S | Margate Airport (MGH) | Margate, KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa | |
| 8 | 10,067.52 miles (16,202.06 km) S | Lebakeng Airport (LEF) | Lebakeng, Lesotho | |
| 9 | 10,061.04 miles (16,191.64 km) S | Semonkong Airport (SOK) | Semonkong, Lesotho | |
| 10 | 10,057.41 miles (16,185.80 km) S | Pietermaritzburg Airport (PZB) | Pietermaritzburg, South Africa | |
| 11 | 10,057.38 miles (16,185.74 km) S | King Shaka International (DUR) | Durban, KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa | |
| 12 | 10,056.80 miles (16,184.81 km) S | Lesobeng Airport (LES) | Lesobeng, Lesotho | |
| 13 | 10,054.08 miles (16,180.43 km) S | Mafeteng Airport (MFC) | Mafeteng, Lesotho | |
| 14 | 10,032.50 miles (16,145.70 km) S | Moshoeshoe I International Airport (MSU) | Maseru, Lesotho | |
| 15 | 10,027.37 miles (16,137.45 km) S | Mokhotlong Airport (MKH) | Mokhotlong, Lesotho | |