Nonstop flight route between Wichita Falls, Texas, United States and Tokat, Turkey:
Departure Airport:
(33°59'20"N by 98°29'30"W)
Arrival Airport:
(40°18'42"N by 36°22'24"E)
Distance from SPS to TJK:
6,552.75 miles (10,545.60 km)
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About this route:
A direct, nonstop flight between Sheppard Air Force Base (SPS), Wichita Falls, Texas, United States and Tokat Airport (TJK), Tokat, Turkey would travel a Great Circle distance of 6,553 miles (or 10,546 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 Tokat 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 Tokat 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 |
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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: | TJK / LTAW |
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| Location: | Tokat, Turkey |
| GPS Coordinates: | 40°18'42"N by 36°22'24"E |
| Area Served: | Tokat |
| Operator/Owner: | Turkish Government Airport Management Turkish: Devlet Hava Meydanları İşletmesi (DHMİ) |
| Airport Type: | Public |
| Elevation: | 1830 feet (558 meters) |
| # of Runways: | 1 |
| View all routes: | Routes from TJK |
| More Information: | TJK Maps & Info |
Facts about Sheppard Air Force Base (SPS):
- In addition to being known as "Sheppard Air Force Base", another name for SPS is "Sheppard AFB".
- Sheppard AFB began providing top-notch instruction in a diverse array of Air Force specialties during World War II.
- 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 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.
- 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.
- The 80th Flying Training Wing, also at Sheppard, conducts the Euro-NATO Joint Jet Pilot Training program, a multi-nationally manned and managed flying training program chartered to produce combat pilots for both USAF and NATO.
- The 3630th Flying Training Wing also provided undergraduate pilot training for pilots of the Republic of Vietnam Air Force from 1971 to 1975.
- It was officially opened as an Army Air Corps training center on 17 October 1941, following the arrival of the first military members on 14 June.
Facts about Tokat Airport (TJK):
- Tokat Airport (TJK) currently has only 1 runway.
- The closest airport to Tokat Airport (TJK) is Sivas Nuri Demirağ Airport (VAS), which is located 51 miles (82 kilometers) SE of TJK.
- The furthest airport from Tokat Airport (TJK) is Totegegie Airport (GMR), which is located 11,142 miles (17,931 kilometers) away in Mangareva, Gambier Islands, French Polynesia.
- In addition to being known as "Tokat Airport", another name for TJK is "Tokat Havalimanı".
| 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 | 50.75 miles (81.67 km) SE | Sivas Nuri Demirağ Airport (VAS) | Sivas, Turkey | |
| 2 | 57.24 miles (92.12 km) NW | Amasya Merzifon Airport (MZH) | Amasya, Turkey | |
| 3 | 66.54 miles (107.09 km) N | Samsun-Çarşamba Airport (SZF) | Samsun, Turkey | |
| 4 | 116.33 miles (187.21 km) SSW | Kayseri Erkilet Airport (ASR) | Kayseri Province, Turkey | |
| 5 | 135.96 miles (218.81 km) NNW | Sinop Airport (NOP) | Sinop, Turkey | |
| 6 | 145.08 miles (233.48 km) SW | Nevşehir Kapadokya Airport (NAV) | Nevsehir, Turkey | |
| 7 | 151.62 miles (244.00 km) WNW | Kastamonu Airport (KFS) | Kastamonu, Turkey | |
| 8 | 158.80 miles (255.57 km) SE | Malatya Erhaç Airport (MLX) | Malatya, Turkey | |
| 9 | 171.96 miles (276.75 km) ESE | Erzincan Airport (ERC) | Erzincan, Turkey | |
| 10 | 178.69 miles (287.57 km) W | Esenboğa International Airport (ESB) | Ankara, Turkey | |
| 11 | 185.17 miles (298.01 km) ENE | Trabzon Airport (TZX) | Trabzon, Turkey | |
| 12 | 194.10 miles (312.37 km) S | Kahramanmaraş Airport (KCM) | Kahramanmaras, Turkey | |
| 13 | 195.19 miles (314.12 km) SE | Elazığ Airport (EZS) | Elazığ, Turkey | |
| 14 | 210.76 miles (339.19 km) SSE | Adıyaman Airport (ADF) | Adıyaman, Turkey | |
| 15 | 237.50 miles (382.22 km) SSW | Adana Şakirpaşa Airport (ADA) | Adana, Turkey | |
| Rank | Distance & Direction | Airport Name & IATA Code | Airport Location | Further Actions |
| 1 | 11,142.04 miles (17,931.33 km) SSW | Totegegie Airport (GMR) | Mangareva, Gambier Islands, French Polynesia | |
| 2 | 11,121.15 miles (17,897.72 km) SSE | Rurutu Airport (RUR) | Rurutu, French Polynesia | |
| 3 | 11,054.15 miles (17,789.89 km) SSW | Tureira Airport (ZTA) | Tureia, Tuamotus, French Polynesia | |
| 4 | 10,955.77 miles (17,631.56 km) SSW | Nukutavake Airport (NUK) | Nukutavake, Tuamotus, French Polynesia | |
| 5 | 10,914.03 miles (17,564.38 km) SE | Mangaia Island Airport (MGS) | Mangaia Island, Cook Islands | |
| 6 | 10,892.10 miles (17,529.09 km) S | Hao Airport (HOI) | Hao, Tuamotu Island, French Polynesia | |
| 7 | 10,865.60 miles (17,486.44 km) SSW | Pukarua Airport (PUK) | Pukarua, Tuamotus, French Polynesia | |
| 8 | 10,846.23 miles (17,455.27 km) S | Anaa Airport (AAA) | Anaa, Tuamotus, French Polynesia | |
| 9 | 10,824.67 miles (17,420.57 km) SE | Akatoka Manava Airport (Mauke Airport) (MUK) | Mauke Island, Cook Islands | |
| 10 | 10,824.50 miles (17,420.31 km) SSE | Fa'a'ā International Airport (PPT) | Papeete, Tahiti, French Polynesia | |
| 11 | 10,817.94 miles (17,409.74 km) SSE | Moorea Airport (MOZ) | Moorea, Windward Islands, French Polynesia | |
| 12 | 10,809.95 miles (17,396.89 km) SE | Rarotonga International Airport (RAR) | Avarua, Cook Islands | |
| 13 | 10,797.65 miles (17,377.09 km) S | Makemo Airport (MKP) | Makemo, French Polynesia | |
| 14 | 10,795.94 miles (17,374.33 km) SE | Mitiaro Island Airport (MOI) | Mitiaro Island, Cook Islands | |
| 15 | 10,758.85 miles (17,314.64 km) S | Raroia Airport (RRR) | Raroia, French Polynesia | |