Nonstop flight route between Pellston, Michigan, United States and Manokotak, Alaska, United States:
Departure Airport:
(45°34'14"N by 84°47'48"W)
Arrival Airport:
(58°59'18"N by 159°2'56"W)
Distance from PLN to KMO:
3,093.37 miles (4,978.29 km)
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About this route:
A direct, nonstop flight between Pellston Regional Airport of Emmet County (PLN), Pellston, Michigan, United States and Manokotak Airport (KMO), Manokotak, Alaska, United States would travel a Great Circle distance of 3,093 miles (or 4,978 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 Pellston Regional Airport of Emmet County and Manokotak Airport, the route shown on this map most likely appears curved because of this reason.
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Departure Airport Information:
| IATA / ICAO Codes: | PLN / KPLN |
| Airport Name: | Pellston Regional Airport of Emmet County |
| Location: | Pellston, Michigan, United States |
| GPS Coordinates: | 45°34'14"N by 84°47'48"W |
| Area Served: | Pellston, Michigan |
| Operator/Owner: | Emmet County |
| Airport Type: | Public |
| Elevation: | 720 feet (219 meters) |
| # of Runways: | 2 |
| View all routes: | Routes from PLN |
| More Information: | PLN Maps & Info |
Arrival Airport Information:
| IATA / ICAO Codes: | KMO / PAMB |
| Airport Names: |
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| Location: | Manokotak, Alaska, United States |
| GPS Coordinates: | 58°59'18"N by 159°2'56"W |
| Area Served: | Manokotak, Alaska |
| Operator/Owner: | State of Alaska DOT&PF - Central Region |
| Airport Type: | Public |
| Elevation: | 51 feet (16 meters) |
| # of Runways: | 1 |
| View all routes: | Routes from KMO |
| More Information: | KMO Maps & Info |
Facts about Pellston Regional Airport of Emmet County (PLN):
- The 35,000 square feet northern lodge themed passenger terminal building was constructed in 2003 and designed by architect Paul W.
- Pellston Regional Airport of Emmet County (PLN) has 2 runways.
- The closest airport to Pellston Regional Airport of Emmet County (PLN) is Mackinac Island Airport (MCD), which is located 22 miles (35 kilometers) NNE of PLN.
- Because of Pellston Regional Airport of Emmet County's relatively low elevation of 720 feet, planes can take off or land at Pellston Regional Airport of Emmet County 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.
- In May 2013 Lakeshore Express Aviation announced regular flights from Pellston to Oakland County International Airport on 30-seat Saab 340B aircraft beginning in June.
- The furthest airport from Pellston Regional Airport of Emmet County (PLN) is Margaret River Airport (MGV), which is located 11,115 miles (17,888 kilometers) away in Margaret River, Western Australia, Australia.
Facts about Manokotak Airport (KMO):
- In addition to being known as "Manokotak Airport", another name for KMO is "MBA".
- The closest airport to Manokotak Airport (KMO) is Dillingham Airport (DLG), which is located only 20 miles (32 kilometers) ENE of KMO.
- The furthest airport from Manokotak Airport (KMO) is George Airport (GRJ), which is located 10,709 miles (17,235 kilometers) away in George, South Africa.
- Manokotak Airport (KMO) currently has only 1 runway.
- Because of Manokotak Airport's relatively low elevation of 51 feet, planes can take off or land at Manokotak 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 | 21.73 miles (34.97 km) NNE | Mackinac Island Airport (MCD) | Mackinac Island, Michigan, United States |     |
| 2 | 38.80 miles (62.45 km) S | Gaylord Regional Airport (GLR) | Gaylord, Michigan, United States | |
| 3 | 44.72 miles (71.96 km) SSW | Antrim County Airport (ACB) | Bellaire, Michigan, United States | |
| 4 | 49.50 miles (79.66 km) NNE | Chippewa County International Airport (CIU) | Sault Ste Marie, Michigan, United States | |
| 5 | 49.50 miles (79.66 km) NNE | Kincheloe Air Force Base (INR) | Sault Ste. Marie, Michigan, United States | |
| 6 | 59.08 miles (95.09 km) ENE | Drummond Island Airport (DRE) | Drummond Island, Michigan, United States | |
| 7 | 64.65 miles (104.04 km) NNE | Sault Ste. Marie Airport (YAM) | Sault Ste. Marie, Ontario, Canada | |
| 8 | 68.90 miles (110.88 km) SW | Cherry Capital Airport (TVC) | Traverse City, Michigan, United States | |
| 9 | 69.04 miles (111.11 km) ESE | Alpena County Regional Airport (APN) | Alpena, Michigan, United States | |
| 10 | 83.90 miles (135.03 km) S | Roscommon County - Blodgett Memorial Airport (HTL) | Houghton Lake, Michigan, United States | |
| 11 | 94.55 miles (152.16 km) SSW | Wexford County Airport (CAD) | Cadillac, Michigan, United States | |
| 12 | 103.31 miles (166.25 km) SE | Oscoda-Wurtsmith Airport (OSC) | Oscoda, Michigan, United States | |
| 13 | 109.63 miles (176.44 km) ENE | Gore Bay-Manitoulin Airport (YZE) | Gore Bay, Ontario, Canada | |
| 14 | 111.44 miles (179.34 km) W | Delta County Airport (ESC) | Escanaba, Michigan, United States | |
| 15 | 111.69 miles (179.74 km) S | Gladwin Zettel Memorial Airport (GDW) | Gladwin, Michigan, United States | |
| Rank | Distance & Direction | Airport Name & IATA Code | Airport Location | Further Actions |
| 1 | 11,114.84 miles (17,887.56 km) WSW | Margaret River Airport (MGV) | Margaret River, Western Australia, Australia | |
| 2 | 11,090.79 miles (17,848.86 km) WSW | Busselton Regional Airport (BQB) | Busselton, Western Australia, Australia | |
| 3 | 11,086.59 miles (17,842.09 km) WSW | Manjimup Airport (MJP) | Manjimup, Western Australia, Australia | |
| 4 | 11,064.51 miles (17,806.56 km) WSW | Bunbury Airport (BUY) | Bunbury, Western Australia, Australia | |
| 5 | 11,044.20 miles (17,773.87 km) WSW | Albany Airport (ALH) | Albany, Western Australia, Australia | |
| 6 | 11,002.80 miles (17,707.24 km) WSW | Rottnest Airport (RTS) | Rottnest Island, Western Australia, Australia | |
| 7 | 10,995.67 miles (17,695.77 km) WSW | Katanning Airport (KNI) | Katanning, Western Australia, Australia | |
| 8 | 10,993.55 miles (17,692.35 km) WSW | Jandakot Airport (JAD) | Jandakot, Western Australia, Australia | |
| 9 | 10,982.23 miles (17,674.14 km) WSW | Perth Airport (PER) | Perth, Western Australia, Australia | |
| 10 | 10,933.83 miles (17,596.25 km) SW | Jurien Bay Airport (JUR) | Jurien Bay, Western Australia, Australia | |
| 11 | 10,865.37 miles (17,486.08 km) SW | Geraldton Airport (GET) | Geraldton, Western Australia, Australia | |
| 12 | 10,838.19 miles (17,442.33 km) SW | Morawa Airport (MWB) | Morawa, Western Australia, Australia | |
| 13 | 10,819.83 miles (17,412.79 km) SW | Kalbarri Airport (KAX) | Kalbarri, Western Australia, Australia | |
| 14 | 10,817.83 miles (17,409.56 km) SW | Mullewa Airport (MXU) | Mullewa, Western Australia, Australia | |
| 15 | 10,810.67 miles (17,398.04 km) WSW | Esperance Airport (EPR) | Esperance, Australia | |
| Rank | Distance & Direction | Airport Name & IATA Code | Airport Location | Further Actions |
| 1 | 19.71 miles (31.72 km) ENE | Dillingham Airport (DLG) | Dillingham, Alaska, United States | |
| 2 | 21.40 miles (34.45 km) ESE | Clarks Point Airport (CLP) | Clarks Point, Alaska, United States | |
| 3 | 25.41 miles (40.90 km) NE | Aleknagik Airport (WKK) | Aleknagik, Alaska, United States | |
| 4 | 43.99 miles (70.80 km) W | Twin Hills Airport (TWA) | Twin Hills, Alaska, United States | |
| 5 | 48.01 miles (77.27 km) E | Portage Creek Airport (PCA) | Portage Creek, Alaska, United States | |
| 6 | 48.15 miles (77.49 km) W | Togiak Airport (TOG) | Togiak Village, Alaska, United States | |
| 7 | 61.29 miles (98.63 km) ENE | Ekwok Airport (KEK) | Ekwok, Alaska, United States | |
| 8 | 67.34 miles (108.37 km) ENE | New Stuyahok Airport (KNW) | New Stuyahok, Alaska, United States | |
| 9 | 74.61 miles (120.08 km) ESE | Naknek Airport (NNK) | Naknek, Alaska, United States | |
| 10 | 75.77 miles (121.95 km) ESE | South Naknek Airport (WSN) | South Naknek, Alaska, United States | |
| 11 | 78.40 miles (126.17 km) E | Levelock Airport (KLL) | Levelock, Alaska, United States | |
| 12 | 81.06 miles (130.45 km) NE | Koliganek Airport (KGK) | Koliganek, Alaska, United States | |
| 13 | 81.91 miles (131.82 km) SE | Egegik Airport (EGX) | Egegik, Alaska, United States | |
| 14 | 88.49 miles (142.42 km) ESE | King Salmon Airport (AKN) | King Salmon, Alaska, United States | |
| 15 | 90.28 miles (145.29 km) W | Goodnews Airport (GNU) | Goodnews, Alaska, United States | |
| Rank | Distance & Direction | Airport Name & IATA Code | Airport Location | Further Actions |
| 1 | 10,709.47 miles (17,235.17 km) S | George Airport (GRJ) | George, South Africa | |
| 2 | 10,704.77 miles (17,227.61 km) S | Cape Town International Airport (CPT) | Cape Town, South Africa | |
| 3 | 10,696.02 miles (17,213.54 km) S | Port Elizabeth International Airport (PLZ) | Port Elizabeth, South Africa | |
| 4 | 10,658.40 miles (17,152.99 km) SSW | Port Alfred Airport (AFD) | Port Alfred, South Africa | |
| 5 | 10,615.72 miles (17,084.31 km) SSW | East London Airport (ELS) | East London, South Africa | |
| 6 | 10,506.78 miles (16,908.99 km) SSW | Mthatha Airport (UTT) | Mthatha, South Africa | |
| 7 | 10,444.05 miles (16,808.03 km) SSW | Margate Airport (MGH) | Margate, KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa | |
| 8 | 10,403.81 miles (16,743.27 km) S | Kleinsee Airport (KLZ) | Kleinzee, South Africa | |
| 9 | 10,398.36 miles (16,734.50 km) S | Mafeteng Airport (MFC) | Mafeteng, Lesotho | |
| 10 | 10,394.96 miles (16,729.03 km) SSW | Semonkong Airport (SOK) | Semonkong, Lesotho | |
| 11 | 10,393.75 miles (16,727.08 km) SSW | Lebakeng Airport (LEF) | Lebakeng, Lesotho | |
| 12 | 10,386.95 miles (16,716.13 km) SSW | Lesobeng Airport (LES) | Lesobeng, Lesotho | |
| 13 | 10,381.75 miles (16,707.77 km) S | Wild Coast Sun Airport (MZF) | Mzamba, South Africa | |
| 14 | 10,381.75 miles (16,707.77 km) S | Aggeneys Airport (AGZ) | Aggeneys, South Africa | |
| 15 | 10,372.96 miles (16,693.62 km) SSW | Moshoeshoe I International Airport (MSU) | Maseru, Lesotho | |