Nonstop flight route between Pilot Point, Alaska, United States and Eloise Copper Mine, Queensland, Australia:
Departure Airport:
(57°34'49"N by 157°34'18"W)
Arrival Airport:
(20°58'33"S by 141°0'23"E)
Distance from PIP to ERQ:
6,466.87 miles (10,407.39 km)
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About this route:
A direct, nonstop flight between Pilot Point Airport (PIP), Pilot Point, Alaska, United States and Elrose Mine Airport (ERQ), Eloise Copper Mine, Queensland, Australia would travel a Great Circle distance of 6,467 miles (or 10,407 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 Pilot Point Airport and Elrose Mine 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 Pilot Point Airport and Elrose Mine Airport. You'll see that it will travel the same route of the red line on this map!
Departure Airport Information:
| IATA / ICAO Codes: | PIP / PAPN |
| Airport Names: |
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| Location: | Pilot Point, Alaska, United States |
| GPS Coordinates: | 57°34'49"N by 157°34'18"W |
| Area Served: | Pilot Point, Alaska |
| Operator/Owner: | State of Alaska DOT&PF - Central Region |
| Airport Type: | Public |
| Elevation: | 57 feet (17 meters) |
| # of Runways: | 1 |
| View all routes: | Routes from PIP |
| More Information: | PIP Maps & Info |
Arrival Airport Information:
| IATA / ICAO Codes: | ERQ / YESE |
| Airport Name: | Elrose Mine Airport |
| Location: | Eloise Copper Mine, Queensland, Australia |
| GPS Coordinates: | 20°58'33"S by 141°0'23"E |
| Airport Type: | Private |
| Elevation: | 643 feet (196 meters) |
| # of Runways: | 1 |
| View all routes: | Routes from ERQ |
| More Information: | ERQ Maps & Info |
Facts about Pilot Point Airport (PIP):
- Pilot Point Airport (PIP) currently has only 1 runway.
- The closest airport to Pilot Point Airport (PIP) is Ugashik Airport (UGS), which is located only 8 miles (12 kilometers) ESE of PIP.
- Because of Pilot Point Airport's relatively low elevation of 57 feet, planes can take off or land at Pilot Point 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 Pilot Point Airport (PIP) is George Airport (GRJ), which is located 10,808 miles (17,394 kilometers) away in George, South Africa.
- In addition to being known as "Pilot Point Airport", other names for PIP include "Pilot Point Airport (new location)" and "PNP".
- On 1 July 1981, Douglas R4D N111ST of United Aircraft Services crashed shortly after take-off while on a flight to Anchorage International Airport, following the failure of the port engine.
- Pilot Point Airport has one runway designated 7/25 with a gravel surface measuring 3,280 by 75 feet.
Facts about Elrose Mine Airport (ERQ):
- Because of Elrose Mine Airport's relatively low elevation of 643 feet, planes can take off or land at Elrose Mine 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 closest airport to Elrose Mine Airport (ERQ) is Cloncurry Airport (CNJ), which is located 39 miles (62 kilometers) WNW of ERQ.
- Elrose Mine Airport (ERQ) currently has only 1 runway.
- The furthest airport from Elrose Mine Airport (ERQ) is Agostinho Neto Airport (NTO), which is located 11,493 miles (18,496 kilometers) away in Ponta do Sol, Santo Antão, Cape Verde.
| Rank | Distance & Direction | Airport Name & IATA Code | Airport Location | Further Actions |
| 1 | 7.61 miles (12.25 km) ESE | Ugashik Airport (UGS) | Ugashik, Alaska, United States |     |
| 2 | 12.39 miles (19.95 km) SSW | Ugashik Bay Airport (UGB) | Pilot Point, Alaska, United States | |
| 3 | 42.44 miles (68.30 km) N | Egegik Airport (EGX) | Egegik, Alaska, United States | |
| 4 | 58.43 miles (94.03 km) SW | Port Heiden Airport (PTH) | Port Heiden, Alaska, United States | |
| 5 | 80.25 miles (129.15 km) NNE | South Naknek Airport (WSN) | South Naknek, Alaska, United States | |
| 6 | 82.13 miles (132.18 km) NNE | Naknek Airport (NNK) | Naknek, Alaska, United States | |
| 7 | 82.89 miles (133.39 km) NNE | King Salmon Airport (AKN) | King Salmon, Alaska, United States | |
| 8 | 91.76 miles (147.68 km) N | Portage Creek Airport (PCA) | Portage Creek, Alaska, United States | |
| 9 | 93.35 miles (150.22 km) NNW | Clarks Point Airport (CLP) | Clarks Point, Alaska, United States | |
| 10 | 94.11 miles (151.45 km) SSW | Chignik Bay Seaplane Base (KBW) | Chignik, Alaska, United States. | |
| 11 | 94.89 miles (152.71 km) SSW | Chignik Lagoon Airport (KCL) | Chignik Lagoon, Alaska, United States | |
| 12 | 95.30 miles (153.38 km) SSW | Chignik Fisheries Airport (KCG) | Chignik, Alaska, United States. | |
| 13 | 102.19 miles (164.46 km) SSW | Chignik Lake Airport (KCQ) | Chignik Lake, Alaska, United States | |
| 14 | 106.70 miles (171.72 km) NNW | Dillingham Airport (DLG) | Dillingham, Alaska, United States | |
| 15 | 110.02 miles (177.06 km) NNE | Levelock Airport (KLL) | Levelock, Alaska, United States | |
| Rank | Distance & Direction | Airport Name & IATA Code | Airport Location | Further Actions |
| 1 | 10,808.02 miles (17,393.78 km) S | George Airport (GRJ) | George, South Africa | |
| 2 | 10,799.74 miles (17,380.45 km) S | Port Elizabeth International Airport (PLZ) | Port Elizabeth, South Africa | |
| 3 | 10,795.66 miles (17,373.88 km) S | Cape Town International Airport (CPT) | Cape Town, South Africa | |
| 4 | 10,763.70 miles (17,322.45 km) S | Port Alfred Airport (AFD) | Port Alfred, South Africa | |
| 5 | 10,722.02 miles (17,255.38 km) S | East London Airport (ELS) | East London, South Africa | |
| 6 | 10,613.71 miles (17,081.07 km) SSW | Mthatha Airport (UTT) | Mthatha, South Africa | |
| 7 | 10,552.33 miles (16,982.29 km) SSW | Margate Airport (MGH) | Margate, KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa | |
| 8 | 10,503.52 miles (16,903.74 km) S | Mafeteng Airport (MFC) | Mafeteng, Lesotho | |
| 9 | 10,501.01 miles (16,899.70 km) S | Semonkong Airport (SOK) | Semonkong, Lesotho | |
| 10 | 10,500.41 miles (16,898.72 km) SSW | Lebakeng Airport (LEF) | Lebakeng, Lesotho | |
| 11 | 10,493.29 miles (16,887.27 km) S | Lesobeng Airport (LES) | Lesobeng, Lesotho | |
| 12 | 10,492.30 miles (16,885.68 km) S | Kleinsee Airport (KLZ) | Kleinzee, South Africa | |
| 13 | 10,478.41 miles (16,863.33 km) S | Moshoeshoe I International Airport (MSU) | Maseru, Lesotho | |
| 14 | 10,473.80 miles (16,855.91 km) S | Wild Coast Sun Airport (MZF) | Mzamba, South Africa | |
| 15 | 10,473.80 miles (16,855.91 km) S | Aggeneys Airport (AGZ) | Aggeneys, South Africa | |
| Rank | Distance & Direction | Airport Name & IATA Code | Airport Location | Further Actions |
| 1 | 38.76 miles (62.38 km) WNW | Cloncurry Airport (CNJ) | Cloncurry, Queensland, Australia | |
| 2 | 50.90 miles (81.92 km) ENE | Julia Creek Airport (JCK) | Julia Creek, Queensland, Australia | |
| 3 | 59.83 miles (96.29 km) S | Trepell Airport (TQP) | Trapell, Queensland, Australia | |
| 4 | 100.37 miles (161.52 km) WNW | Mount Isa Airport (ISA) | Mount Isa, Queensland, Australia | |
| 5 | 137.45 miles (221.21 km) E | Richmond Airport (RCM) | Richmond, Queensland, Australia | |
| 6 | 151.48 miles (243.78 km) SSW | Boulia Airport (BQL) | Boulia, Queensland, Australia | |
| 7 | 178.41 miles (287.13 km) S | Springvale Airport (KSV) | Springvale, Queensland, Australia | |
| 8 | 200.51 miles (322.70 km) WNW | Camooweal Airport (CML) | Camooweal, Queensland, Australia | |
| 9 | 208.05 miles (334.83 km) E | Hughenden Airport (HGD) | Hughenden, Queensland, Australia | |
| 10 | 242.76 miles (390.68 km) NNW | Burketown Airport (BUC) | Burketown, Queensland, Australia | |
| 11 | 243.55 miles (391.96 km) N | Karumba Airport (KRB) | Karumba, Queensland, Australia | |
| 12 | 252.85 miles (406.92 km) SSW | Bedourie Airport (BEU) | Bedourie, Queensland, Australia | |
| 13 | 253.49 miles (407.95 km) NW | Doomadgee Airport (DMD) | Doomadgee Mission, Queensland, Australia | |
| 14 | 269.62 miles (433.90 km) SE | Longreach Airport (LRE) | Longreach, Queensland, Australia | |
| 15 | 272.62 miles (438.74 km) NNE | Abingdon Airport (ABG) | Abingdon, Queensland, Australia | |
| Rank | Distance & Direction | Airport Name & IATA Code | Airport Location | Further Actions |
| 1 | 11,492.79 miles (18,495.81 km) WNW | Agostinho Neto Airport (NTO) | Ponta do Sol, Santo Antão, Cape Verde | |
| 2 | 11,482.37 miles (18,479.04 km) WNW | Cesária Évora International Airport (VXE) | São Vicente, Cape Verde | |
| 3 | 11,428.50 miles (18,392.34 km) WNW | Preguiça Airport (SNE) | São Nicolau, Cape Verde | |
| 4 | 11,394.72 miles (18,337.97 km) WNW | São Filipe Airport (SFL) | Fogo, Cape Verde | |
| 5 | 11,391.12 miles (18,332.19 km) WNW | Mosteiros Airport (MTI) | Mosteiros, Cape Verde | |
| 6 | 11,348.32 miles (18,263.30 km) WNW | Amílcar Cabral International Airport (SID) | Sal Island, Cape Verde | |
| 7 | 11,336.38 miles (18,244.09 km) WNW | Praia International Airport (RAI) | Praia, Cape Verde | |
| 8 | 11,330.98 miles (18,235.40 km) WNW | Aristides Pereira International Airport (BVC) | Boa Vista, Cape Verde | |
| 9 | 11,325.84 miles (18,227.12 km) WNW | Maio Airport (MMO) | Maio, Cape Verde | |
| 10 | 11,079.13 miles (17,830.08 km) NNW | Horta International Airport (HOR) | Horta, Azores, Portugal | |
| 11 | 11,077.75 miles (17,827.86 km) NNW | Flores Airport (FLW) | Flores Island, Azores, Portugal | |
| 12 | 11,069.63 miles (17,814.80 km) NNW | Pico Airport (PIX) | Pico Island, Azores, Portugal | |
| 13 | 11,063.75 miles (17,805.33 km) NNW | Corvo Airport (CVU) | Corvo Island, Azores, Portugal | |
| 14 | 11,054.67 miles (17,790.72 km) NW | Santa Maria Airport (SMA) | Santa Maria, Portugal | |
| 15 | 11,032.05 miles (17,754.32 km) NNW | João Paulo II Airport (PDL) | Ponta Delgada, Azores, Portugal | |