Nonstop flight route between Wichita Falls, Texas, United States and May Creek, Alaska, United States:
Departure Airport:
(33°59'20"N by 98°29'30"W)
Arrival Airport:
(61°20'8"N by 142°41'12"W)
Distance from SPS to MYK:
2,703.86 miles (4,351.44 km)
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About this route:
A direct, nonstop flight between Sheppard Air Force Base (SPS), Wichita Falls, Texas, United States and May Creek Airport (MYK), May Creek, Alaska, United States would travel a Great Circle distance of 2,704 miles (or 4,351 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 Sheppard Air Force Base and May Creek 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 Sheppard Air Force Base and May Creek Airport. You'll see that it will travel the same route of the red line on this map!
Departure Airport Information:
| IATA / ICAO Codes: | SPS / KSPS |
| Airport Names: |
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| Location: | Wichita Falls, Texas, United States |
| GPS Coordinates: | 33°59'20"N by 98°29'30"W |
| View all routes: | Routes from SPS |
| More Information: | SPS Maps & Info |
Arrival Airport Information:
| IATA / ICAO Codes: | MYK / |
| Airport Name: | May Creek Airport |
| Location: | May Creek, Alaska, United States |
| GPS Coordinates: | 61°20'8"N by 142°41'12"W |
| Area Served: | May Creek, Alaska |
| Airport Type: | Public |
| Elevation: | 1650 feet (503 meters) |
| # of Runways: | 1 |
| View all routes: | Routes from MYK |
| More Information: | MYK Maps & Info |
Facts about Sheppard Air Force Base (SPS):
- The 3630th Flying Training Wing also provided undergraduate pilot training for pilots of the Republic of Vietnam Air Force from 1971 to 1975.
- The aircraft mechanics school was transferred to Sheppard from Keesler AFB, Mississippi in April 1949 to make room for expansion of electronic training at that base.
- Sheppard Air Force Base is a United States Air Force base located five miles north of the central business district of Wichita Falls, in Wichita County, Texas, United States.
- The furthest airport from Sheppard Air Force Base (SPS) is Sir Gaëtan Duval Airport (RRG), which is located 10,952 miles (17,626 kilometers) away in Rodrigues Island, Mauritius.
- The closest airport to Sheppard Air Force Base (SPS) is Kickapoo Downtown Airport (KIP), which is located only 9 miles (14 kilometers) S of SPS.
- In addition to being known as "Sheppard Air Force Base", another name for SPS is "Sheppard AFB".
Facts about May Creek Airport (MYK):
- May Creek Airport has one runway designated 13/31 with a turf and gravel surface measuring 2,700 by 100 feet.
- May Creek Airport is a state owned, public use airport located one nautical mile south of the central business district of May Creek, in the Valdez-Cordova Census Area of the U.S.
- The closest airport to May Creek Airport (MYK) is McCarthy Airport (MXY), which is located only 10 miles (16 kilometers) NW of MYK.
- The furthest airport from May Creek Airport (MYK) is Port Elizabeth International Airport (PLZ), which is located 10,477 miles (16,861 kilometers) away in Port Elizabeth, South Africa.
- May Creek Airport (MYK) currently has only 1 runway.
| Rank | Distance & Direction | Airport Name & IATA Code | Airport Location | Further Actions |
| 1 | 8.87 miles (14.27 km) S | Kickapoo Downtown Airport (KIP) | Wichita Falls, Texas, United States |     |
| 2 | 37.70 miles (60.67 km) NW | Frederick Regional Airport (FDR) | Frederick, Oklahoma, United States | |
| 3 | 40.23 miles (64.74 km) N | Lawton–Fort Sill Regional Airport (LAW) | Lawton, Oklahoma, United States | |
| 4 | 45.08 miles (72.55 km) NE | Halliburton Field (DUC) | Duncan, Oklahoma, United States | |
| 5 | 45.54 miles (73.29 km) SSW | Olney Municipal Airport (ONY) | Olney, Texas, United States | |
| 6 | 45.95 miles (73.94 km) N | Henry Post Army Airfield (FSI) | Fort Sill, Oklahoma, United States | |
| 7 | 64.44 miles (103.70 km) NW | Altus Air Force Base (LTS) | Altus, Oklahoma, United States | |
| 8 | 68.83 miles (110.77 km) NW | Altus/Quartz Mountain Regional Airport (AXS) | Altus, Oklahoma, United States | |
| 9 | 76.24 miles (122.70 km) NNW | Hobart Regional Airport (HBR) | Hobart, Oklahoma, United States | |
| 10 | 77.91 miles (125.38 km) ESE | Gainesville Municipal Airport (GLE) | Gainesville, Texas, United States | |
| 11 | 79.12 miles (127.33 km) E | Ardmore Downtown Executive Airport (AHD) | Ardmore, Oklahoma, United States | |
| 12 | 82.18 miles (132.26 km) NNE | Chickasha Municipal Airport (CHK) | Chickasha, Oklahoma, United States | |
| 13 | 86.91 miles (139.87 km) ENE | Ardmore Municipal Airport (ADM) | Ardmore, Oklahoma, United States | |
| 14 | 87.05 miles (140.09 km) SSE | Mineral Wells Airport (MWL) | Mineral Wells, Texas, United States | |
| 15 | 96.71 miles (155.64 km) SE | Fort Worth Alliance Airport (AFW) | Fort Worth, Texas, United States | |
| Rank | Distance & Direction | Airport Name & IATA Code | Airport Location | Further Actions |
| 1 | 10,952.14 miles (17,625.72 km) SE | Sir Gaëtan Duval Airport (RRG) | Rodrigues Island, Mauritius | |
| 2 | 10,705.81 miles (17,229.28 km) ESE | Sir Seewoosagur Ramgoolam International Airport (MRU) | Plaisance, Mauritius | |
| 3 | 10,648.35 miles (17,136.81 km) SW | Cocos (Keeling) Island Airport (CCK) | Cocos Islands, Australia | |
| 4 | 10,624.25 miles (17,098.03 km) ESE | Pierrefonds Airport (ZSE) | Saint-Pierre, Réunion | |
| 5 | 10,612.02 miles (17,078.34 km) ESE | Roland Garros Airport (RUN) | St Denis, Réunion, France | |
| 6 | 10,520.50 miles (16,931.06 km) W | Margaret River Airport (MGV) | Margaret River, Western Australia, Australia | |
| 7 | 10,500.62 miles (16,899.06 km) W | Busselton Regional Airport (BQB) | Busselton, Western Australia, Australia | |
| 8 | 10,481.04 miles (16,867.56 km) W | Bunbury Airport (BUY) | Bunbury, Western Australia, Australia | |
| 9 | 10,468.99 miles (16,848.16 km) W | Rottnest Airport (RTS) | Rottnest Island, Western Australia, Australia | |
| 10 | 10,466.62 miles (16,844.35 km) W | Jurien Bay Airport (JUR) | Jurien Bay, Western Australia, Australia | |
| 11 | 10,465.64 miles (16,842.77 km) W | Manjimup Airport (MJP) | Manjimup, Western Australia, Australia | |
| 12 | 10,455.01 miles (16,825.67 km) W | Geraldton Airport (GET) | Geraldton, Western Australia, Australia | |
| 13 | 10,454.65 miles (16,825.09 km) W | Kalbarri Airport (KAX) | Kalbarri, Western Australia, Australia | |
| 14 | 10,450.97 miles (16,819.16 km) W | Jandakot Airport (JAD) | Jandakot, Western Australia, Australia | |
| 15 | 10,446.19 miles (16,811.47 km) W | Shark Bay Airport (MJK) | Monkey Mia, Western Australia, Australia | |
| Rank | Distance & Direction | Airport Name & IATA Code | Airport Location | Further Actions |
| 1 | 10.03 miles (16.14 km) NW | McCarthy Airport (MXY) | McCarthy, Alaska, United States | |
| 2 | 54.95 miles (88.44 km) NNE | Chisana Airport (CZN) | Chisana, Alaska, United States | |
| 3 | 86.86 miles (139.79 km) S | Yakataga Airport (CYT) | Cape Yakataga, Alaska, United States | |
| 4 | 94.96 miles (152.83 km) NE | Beaver Creek Airport (YXQ) | Beaver Creek, Yukon, Canada | |
| 5 | 95.25 miles (153.30 km) WNW | Copper Center Airport (CZC) | Copper Center, Alaska, United States | |
| 6 | 100.60 miles (161.90 km) SSE | Icy Bay Airport (ICY) | Icy Bay, Alaska, United States | |
| 7 | 106.76 miles (171.82 km) WNW | Gulkana Airport (GKN) | Gulkana, Alaska, United States | |
| 8 | 110.38 miles (177.64 km) WSW | Merle K. (Mudhole) Smith Airport (CDV) | Cordova, Alaska, United States | |
| 9 | 114.95 miles (185.00 km) NNE | Northway Airport (ORT) | Northway, Alaska, United States | |
| 10 | 115.75 miles (186.28 km) WSW | Cordova Municipal Airport (CKU) | Cordova, Alaska, United States | |
| 11 | 119.22 miles (191.87 km) W | Valdez Airport (VDZ) | Valdez, Alaska, United States | |
| 12 | 120.80 miles (194.41 km) E | Burwash Airport (YDB) | Burwash Landing, Yukon, Canada | |
| 13 | 132.28 miles (212.88 km) WSW | Boswell Bay Airport (BSW) | Boswell Bay, Alaska, United States | |
| 14 | 136.33 miles (219.41 km) N | Tok Airport (TKJ) | Tok, Alaska, United States | |
| 15 | 137.45 miles (221.20 km) WSW | Tatitlek Airport (TEK) | Tatitlek, Alaska, United States | |
| Rank | Distance & Direction | Airport Name & IATA Code | Airport Location | Further Actions |
| 1 | 10,476.99 miles (16,861.04 km) SSE | Port Elizabeth International Airport (PLZ) | Port Elizabeth, South Africa | |
| 2 | 10,461.89 miles (16,836.73 km) SSE | Port Alfred Airport (AFD) | Port Alfred, South Africa | |
| 3 | 10,435.93 miles (16,794.96 km) SSE | East London Airport (ELS) | East London, South Africa | |
| 4 | 10,435.85 miles (16,794.83 km) SSE | George Airport (GRJ) | George, South Africa | |
| 5 | 10,372.13 miles (16,692.29 km) SSE | Cape Town International Airport (CPT) | Cape Town, South Africa | |
| 6 | 10,341.91 miles (16,643.65 km) SSE | Mthatha Airport (UTT) | Mthatha, South Africa | |
| 7 | 10,307.47 miles (16,588.22 km) SSE | Margate Airport (MGH) | Margate, KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa | |
| 8 | 10,228.48 miles (16,461.10 km) SSE | Lebakeng Airport (LEF) | Lebakeng, Lesotho | |
| 9 | 10,226.91 miles (16,458.58 km) S | King Shaka International (DUR) | Durban, KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa | |
| 10 | 10,224.56 miles (16,454.79 km) SSE | Pietermaritzburg Airport (PZB) | Pietermaritzburg, South Africa | |
| 11 | 10,219.86 miles (16,447.23 km) SSE | Semonkong Airport (SOK) | Semonkong, Lesotho | |
| 12 | 10,216.75 miles (16,442.22 km) SSE | Lesobeng Airport (LES) | Lesobeng, Lesotho | |
| 13 | 10,209.90 miles (16,431.20 km) SSE | Mafeteng Airport (MFC) | Mafeteng, Lesotho | |
| 14 | 10,190.07 miles (16,399.29 km) SSE | Mokhotlong Airport (MKH) | Mokhotlong, Lesotho | |
| 15 | 10,189.65 miles (16,398.61 km) SSE | Moshoeshoe I International Airport (MSU) | Maseru, Lesotho | |