Nonstop flight route between Russian Mission, Alaska, United States and Traverse City, Michigan, United States:
Departure Airport:
(61°46'29"N by 161°19'9"W)
Arrival Airport:
(44°44'30"N by 85°34'55"W)
Distance from RSH to TVC:
3,132.27 miles (5,040.88 km)
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About this route:
A direct, nonstop flight between Russian Mission Airport (RSH), Russian Mission, Alaska, United States and Cherry Capital Airport (TVC), Traverse City, Michigan, United States would travel a Great Circle distance of 3,132 miles (or 5,041 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 Russian Mission Airport and Cherry Capital 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 Russian Mission Airport and Cherry Capital Airport. You'll see that it will travel the same route of the red line on this map!
Departure Airport Information:
| IATA / ICAO Codes: | RSH / PARS |
| Airport Name: | Russian Mission Airport |
| Location: | Russian Mission, Alaska, United States |
| GPS Coordinates: | 61°46'29"N by 161°19'9"W |
| Area Served: | Russian Mission, Alaska |
| Operator/Owner: | Alaska DOT&PF - Northern Region |
| Airport Type: | Public |
| Elevation: | 51 feet (16 meters) |
| # of Runways: | 2 |
| View all routes: | Routes from RSH |
| More Information: | RSH Maps & Info |
Arrival Airport Information:
| IATA / ICAO Codes: | TVC / KTVC |
| Airport Name: | Cherry Capital Airport |
| Location: | Traverse City, Michigan, United States |
| GPS Coordinates: | 44°44'30"N by 85°34'55"W |
| Area Served: | Traverse City, Michigan |
| Operator/Owner: | Grand Traverse & Leelanau Counties |
| Airport Type: | Public |
| Elevation: | 624 feet (190 meters) |
| # of Runways: | 2 |
| View all routes: | Routes from TVC |
| More Information: | TVC Maps & Info |
Facts about Russian Mission Airport (RSH):
- Because of Russian Mission Airport's relatively low elevation of 51 feet, planes can take off or land at Russian Mission 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 Russian Mission Airport (RSH) is Cape Town International Airport (CPT), which is located 10,516 miles (16,923 kilometers) away in Cape Town, South Africa.
- The closest airport to Russian Mission Airport (RSH) is Marshall Don Hunter Sr. Airport (MLL), which is located 24 miles (38 kilometers) WNW of RSH.
- Russian Mission Airport (RSH) has 2 runways.
Facts about Cherry Capital Airport (TVC):
- The closest airport to Cherry Capital Airport (TVC) is Antrim County Airport (ACB), which is located 25 miles (41 kilometers) NE of TVC.
- Cherry Capital Airport (TVC) has 2 runways.
- Because of Cherry Capital Airport's relatively low elevation of 624 feet, planes can take off or land at Cherry Capital 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 Cherry Capital Airport (TVC) is Margaret River Airport (MGV), which is located 11,109 miles (17,878 kilometers) away in Margaret River, Western Australia, Australia.
- Cherry Capital Airport was the recipient of the 2003–2004, 2004–2005, and 2005–2006 Balchen/Post Awards for outstanding achievement in snow and ice control in the small commercial service airport category.
| Rank | Distance & Direction | Airport Name & IATA Code | Airport Location | Further Actions |
| 1 | 23.87 miles (38.41 km) WNW | Marshall Don Hunter Sr. Airport (MLL) | Marshall, Alaska, United States |     |
| 2 | 36.07 miles (58.05 km) ESE | Kalskag Airport (KLG) | Kalskag, Alaska, United States | |
| 3 | 48.26 miles (77.66 km) SSE | Tuluksak Airport (TLT) | Tuluksak, Alaska, United States | |
| 4 | 52.66 miles (84.75 km) WNW | Pilot Station Airport (PQS) | Pilot Station, Alaska, United States | |
| 5 | 57.69 miles (92.84 km) ENE | Holy Cross Airport (HCR) | Holy Cross, Alaska, United States | |
| 6 | 59.74 miles (96.14 km) ESE | Aniak Airport (ANI) | Aniak, Alaska, United States | |
| 7 | 60.34 miles (97.10 km) S | Akiak Airport (AKI) | Akiak, Alaska, United States | |
| 8 | 67.43 miles (108.52 km) WNW | St. Mary's Airport (KSM) | St. Mary's, Alaska, United States | |
| 9 | 68.16 miles (109.70 km) S | Kwethluk Airport (KWT) | Kwethluk, Alaska, United States | |
| 10 | 70.04 miles (112.72 km) SSW | Bethel Seaplane Base (JBT) | Bethel, Alaska, United States | |
| 11 | 70.27 miles (113.09 km) SE | Nyac Airport (ZNC) | Nyac, Alaska, United States | |
| 12 | 70.27 miles (113.09 km) SSW | Atmautluak Airport (ATT) | Atmautluak, Alaska, United States | |
| 13 | 70.28 miles (113.10 km) E | Chuathbaluk Airport (CHU) | Chuathbaluk, Alaska, United States | |
| 14 | 70.35 miles (113.22 km) NNE | Anvik Airport (ANV) | Anvik, Alaska, United States | |
| 15 | 70.59 miles (113.60 km) SSW | Nunapitchuk Airport (NUP) | Nunapitchuk, Alaska, United States | |
| Rank | Distance & Direction | Airport Name & IATA Code | Airport Location | Further Actions |
| 1 | 10,515.62 miles (16,923.20 km) S | Cape Town International Airport (CPT) | Cape Town, South Africa | |
| 2 | 10,511.26 miles (16,916.19 km) S | George Airport (GRJ) | George, South Africa | |
| 3 | 10,492.49 miles (16,885.99 km) SSW | Port Elizabeth International Airport (PLZ) | Port Elizabeth, South Africa | |
| 4 | 10,453.46 miles (16,823.18 km) SSW | Port Alfred Airport (AFD) | Port Alfred, South Africa | |
| 5 | 10,409.99 miles (16,753.21 km) SSW | East London Airport (ELS) | East London, South Africa | |
| 6 | 10,300.60 miles (16,577.16 km) SSW | Mthatha Airport (UTT) | Mthatha, South Africa | |
| 7 | 10,237.01 miles (16,474.83 km) SSW | Margate Airport (MGH) | Margate, KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa | |
| 8 | 10,218.30 miles (16,444.72 km) S | Kleinsee Airport (KLZ) | Kleinzee, South Africa | |
| 9 | 10,193.63 miles (16,405.02 km) SSW | Mafeteng Airport (MFC) | Mafeteng, Lesotho | |
| 10 | 10,191.72 miles (16,401.94 km) S | Aggeneys Airport (AGZ) | Aggeneys, South Africa | |
| 11 | 10,191.72 miles (16,401.94 km) S | Wild Coast Sun Airport (MZF) | Mzamba, South Africa | |
| 12 | 10,189.48 miles (16,398.33 km) SSW | Semonkong Airport (SOK) | Semonkong, Lesotho | |
| 13 | 10,187.79 miles (16,395.62 km) SSW | Lebakeng Airport (LEF) | Lebakeng, Lesotho | |
| 14 | 10,181.23 miles (16,385.06 km) SSW | Lesobeng Airport (LES) | Lesobeng, Lesotho | |
| 15 | 10,167.98 miles (16,363.73 km) SSW | Moshoeshoe I International Airport (MSU) | Maseru, Lesotho | |
| Rank | Distance & Direction | Airport Name & IATA Code | Airport Location | Further Actions |
| 1 | 25.39 miles (40.86 km) NE | Antrim County Airport (ACB) | Bellaire, Michigan, United States | |
| 2 | 33.21 miles (53.45 km) SSE | Wexford County Airport (CAD) | Cadillac, Michigan, United States | |
| 3 | 46.08 miles (74.16 km) SW | Manistee County Blacker Airport (MBL) | Manistee, Michigan, United States | |
| 4 | 46.94 miles (75.54 km) ENE | Gaylord Regional Airport (GLR) | Gaylord, Michigan, United States | |
| 5 | 52.05 miles (83.76 km) ESE | Roscommon County - Blodgett Memorial Airport (HTL) | Houghton Lake, Michigan, United States | |
| 6 | 58.24 miles (93.73 km) S | Nartron Field (RCT) | Reed City, Michigan, United States | |
| 7 | 67.54 miles (108.70 km) SW | Mason County Airport (LDM) | Ludington, Michigan, United States | |
| 8 | 68.90 miles (110.88 km) NNE | Pellston Regional Airport of Emmet County (PLN) | Pellston, Michigan, United States | |
| 9 | 70.52 miles (113.50 km) S | Roben-Hood Airport (WBR) | Big Rapids, Michigan, United States | |
| 10 | 76.36 miles (122.88 km) SE | Gladwin Zettel Memorial Airport (GDW) | Gladwin, Michigan, United States | |
| 11 | 87.98 miles (141.59 km) SSE | Mount Pleasant Municipal Airport (MOP) | Mount Pleasant, Michigan, United States | |
| 12 | 90.18 miles (145.13 km) NNE | Mackinac Island Airport (MCD) | Mackinac Island, Michigan, United States | |
| 13 | 90.47 miles (145.59 km) W | Door County Cherryland Airport (SUE) | Sturgeon Bay, Wisconsin, United States | |
| 14 | 100.01 miles (160.96 km) NW | Delta County Airport (ESC) | Escanaba, Michigan, United States | |
| 15 | 101.63 miles (163.56 km) ENE | Alpena County Regional Airport (APN) | Alpena, Michigan, United States | |
| Rank | Distance & Direction | Airport Name & IATA Code | Airport Location | Further Actions |
| 1 | 11,108.91 miles (17,878.01 km) WSW | Margaret River Airport (MGV) | Margaret River, Western Australia, Australia | |
| 2 | 11,084.90 miles (17,839.38 km) WSW | Busselton Regional Airport (BQB) | Busselton, Western Australia, Australia | |
| 3 | 11,077.71 miles (17,827.80 km) WSW | Manjimup Airport (MJP) | Manjimup, Western Australia, Australia | |
| 4 | 11,058.89 miles (17,797.51 km) WSW | Bunbury Airport (BUY) | Bunbury, Western Australia, Australia | |
| 5 | 11,030.48 miles (17,751.80 km) WSW | Albany Airport (ALH) | Albany, Western Australia, Australia | |
| 6 | 11,000.86 miles (17,704.13 km) WSW | Rottnest Airport (RTS) | Rottnest Island, Western Australia, Australia | |
| 7 | 10,990.71 miles (17,687.78 km) WSW | Jandakot Airport (JAD) | Jandakot, Western Australia, Australia | |
| 8 | 10,985.50 miles (17,679.40 km) WSW | Katanning Airport (KNI) | Katanning, Western Australia, Australia | |
| 9 | 10,979.59 miles (17,669.89 km) WSW | Perth Airport (PER) | Perth, Western Australia, Australia | |
| 10 | 10,936.76 miles (17,600.96 km) SW | Jurien Bay Airport (JUR) | Jurien Bay, Western Australia, Australia | |
| 11 | 10,872.10 miles (17,496.91 km) SW | Geraldton Airport (GET) | Geraldton, Western Australia, Australia | |
| 12 | 10,841.39 miles (17,447.49 km) SW | Morawa Airport (MWB) | Morawa, Western Australia, Australia | |
| 13 | 10,829.57 miles (17,428.45 km) SW | Kalbarri Airport (KAX) | Kalbarri, Western Australia, Australia | |
| 14 | 10,823.47 miles (17,418.65 km) SW | Mullewa Airport (MXU) | Mullewa, Western Australia, Australia | |
| 15 | 10,793.83 miles (17,370.94 km) WSW | Esperance Airport (EPR) | Esperance, Australia | |