Nonstop flight route between Swansea, Wales, United Kingdom and Ephrata, Washington, United States:
Departure Airport:
(51°36'19"N by 4°4'4"W)
Arrival Airport:
(47°18'29"N by 119°31'0"W)
Distance from SWS to EPH:
4,610.43 miles (7,419.75 km)
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About this route:
A direct, nonstop flight between Swansea Airport (SWS), Swansea, Wales, United Kingdom and Ephrata Municipal Airport (EPH), Ephrata, Washington, United States would travel a Great Circle distance of 4,610 miles (or 7,420 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 Swansea Airport and Ephrata Municipal 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 Swansea Airport and Ephrata Municipal Airport. You'll see that it will travel the same route of the red line on this map!
Departure Airport Information:
| IATA / ICAO Codes: | SWS / EGFH |
| Airport Name: | Swansea Airport |
| Location: | Swansea, Wales, United Kingdom |
| GPS Coordinates: | 51°36'19"N by 4°4'4"W |
| Operator/Owner: | Swansea Airport Ltd. |
| Airport Type: | Public |
| Elevation: | 299 feet (91 meters) |
| # of Runways: | 2 |
| View all routes: | Routes from SWS |
| More Information: | SWS Maps & Info |
Arrival Airport Information:
| IATA / ICAO Codes: | EPH / KEPH |
| Airport Names: |
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| Location: | Ephrata, Washington, United States |
| GPS Coordinates: | 47°18'29"N by 119°31'0"W |
| Area Served: | Ephrata, Washington |
| Airport Type: | Public |
| Elevation: | 1276 feet (389 meters) |
| # of Runways: | 3 |
| View all routes: | Routes from EPH |
| More Information: | EPH Maps & Info |
Facts about Swansea Airport (SWS):
- Swansea Airport (SWS) has 2 runways.
- There has been widespread local opposition against the idea of further development of the airport.
- Because of Swansea Airport's relatively low elevation of 299 feet, planes can take off or land at Swansea 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.
- Located on the eastern part of the site is the airport's only terminal building with seats for 25 passengers.
- The closest airport to Swansea Airport (SWS) is MoD St Athan (DGX), which is located 31 miles (49 kilometers) ESE of SWS.
- The furthest airport from Swansea Airport (SWS) is Dunedin International Airport (DUD), which is located 11,966 miles (19,257 kilometers) away in Dunedin, Otago, New Zealand.
- Swansea Airport was built on what was originally common land during World War II.
- De Havilland Aviation were based at the airport from 1996 to 2002 restoring former de Havilland military and naval aircraft to flying condition, including Vampires, Venom, Sea Devon and Sea Vixen.
- Several small general aviation companies conduct fixed-wing and helicopter pilot training.
Facts about Ephrata Municipal Airport (EPH):
- Ephrata Municipal Airport is a public use airport located 4 km southeast of the central business district of Ephrata, a city in Grant County, Washington, United States.
- The furthest airport from Ephrata Municipal Airport (EPH) is Tôlanaro Airport (FTU), which is located 10,729 miles (17,266 kilometers) away in Tôlanaro, Madagascar.
- Ephrata Municipal Airport (EPH) has 3 runways.
- In addition to being known as "Ephrata Municipal Airport", another name for EPH is "Ephrata Army Airfield".
- The closest airport to Ephrata Municipal Airport (EPH) is Grant County International Airport (MWH), which is located only 12 miles (19 kilometers) SE of EPH.
- For the 12-month period ending June 28, 2010, the airport had 135,140 general aviation aircraft operations, an average of 370 per day.
| Rank | Distance & Direction | Airport Name & IATA Code | Airport Location | Further Actions |
| 1 | 30.51 miles (49.10 km) ESE | MoD St Athan (DGX) | St Athan, Wales, United Kingdom |     |
| 2 | 34.33 miles (55.25 km) ESE | Cardiff Airport (CWL) | Cardiff, Wales, United Kingdom | |
| 3 | 41.35 miles (66.55 km) WNW | Haverfordwest Aerodrome (HAW) | Haverfordwest, Wales, United Kingdom | |
| 4 | 60.01 miles (96.58 km) ESE | Bristol Airport (BRS) | Bristol, England, United Kingdom | |
| 5 | 63.60 miles (102.35 km) E | Bristol Filton Airport (FZO) | Filton, Bristol, United Kingdom | |
| 6 | 66.50 miles (107.03 km) SSE | Exeter International Airport (EXT) | Exeter, United Kingdom | |
| 7 | 81.72 miles (131.51 km) S | Plymouth City Airport (PLH) | Plymouth, United Kingdom | |
| 8 | 89.38 miles (143.85 km) E | RAF Lyneham (LYE) | Wiltshire, England, United Kingdom | |
| 9 | 89.99 miles (144.82 km) SSW | Newquay Cornwall Airport (NQY) | Newquay, England, United Kingdom | |
| 10 | 97.80 miles (157.40 km) E | RAF Fairford (FFD) | Fairford, England, United Kingdom | |
| 11 | 106.89 miles (172.03 km) E | RAF Brize Norton (BZZ) | Oxfordshire, England, United Kingdom | |
| 12 | 111.96 miles (180.18 km) ESE | Bournemouth Airport (BOH) | Bournemouth, England, United Kingdom | |
| 13 | 114.72 miles (184.62 km) ENE | Birmingham Airport (BHX) | Birmingham, England, United Kingdom | |
| 14 | 115.20 miles (185.40 km) N | Anglesey Airport (HLY) | Anglesey, Wales, United Kingdom | |
| 15 | 117.98 miles (189.88 km) NNE | Chester Hawarden Airport Hawarden Airport (CEG) | Chester, England, United Kingdom | |
| Rank | Distance & Direction | Airport Name & IATA Code | Airport Location | Further Actions |
| 1 | 11,965.90 miles (19,257.20 km) SE | Dunedin International Airport (DUD) | Dunedin, Otago, New Zealand | |
| 2 | 11,957.26 miles (19,243.30 km) SE | Ryan's Creek Aerodrome (SZS) | Stewart Island, New Zealand | |
| 3 | 11,939.32 miles (19,214.43 km) SE | Invercargill Airport (IVC) | Invercargill, New Zealand | |
| 4 | 11,927.26 miles (19,195.02 km) SSE | Oamaru Airport (OAM) | Oamaru, North Otago, New Zealand | |
| 5 | 11,902.82 miles (19,155.68 km) SE | Alexandra Aerodrome (ALR) | Alexandra, New Zealand | |
| 6 | 11,887.53 miles (19,131.07 km) SSE | Richard Pearse Airport (Timaru Airport) (TIU) | Timaru, New Zealand | |
| 7 | 11,875.06 miles (19,111.01 km) SE | Queenstown Airport (ZQN) | Queenstown, New Zealand | |
| 8 | 11,871.27 miles (19,104.91 km) SSE | Ashburton Aerodrome (ASG) | Ashburton, New Zealand | |
| 9 | 11,870.67 miles (19,103.94 km) SE | Wanaka Airport (WKA) | Wanaka, New Zealand | |
| 10 | 11,854.23 miles (19,077.49 km) SSE | Christchurch International Airport (CHC) | Christchurch, New Zealand | |
| 11 | 11,840.91 miles (19,056.05 km) SSE | Glentanner Aerodrome (GTN) | Mount Cook, New Zealand | |
| 12 | 11,832.78 miles (19,042.96 km) SE | Milford Sound Airport (MFN) | Milford Sound, New Zealand | |
| 13 | 11,832.28 miles (19,042.16 km) SSE | Mount Cook Airport (MON) | Mount Cook, New Zealand | |
| 14 | 11,810.69 miles (19,007.42 km) SSE | Fox Glacier Aerodrome (FGL) | Fox Glacier, New Zealand | |
| 15 | 11,793.17 miles (18,979.21 km) S | Kaikoura Aerodrome (KBZ) | Kaikoura, New Zealand | |
| Rank | Distance & Direction | Airport Name & IATA Code | Airport Location | Further Actions |
| 1 | 11.54 miles (18.58 km) SE | Grant County International Airport (MWH) | Moses Lake, Washington, United States | |
| 2 | 32.84 miles (52.85 km) W | Pangborn Memorial Airport (EAT) | Wenatchee, Washington, United States | |
| 3 | 51.26 miles (82.50 km) WSW | Bowers Field (ELN) | Ellensburg, Washington, United States | |
| 4 | 62.57 miles (100.70 km) SW | Vagabond Army Heliport (closed to fixed-wing aircraft) (FCT) | Yakima, Washington, United States | |
| 5 | 69.99 miles (112.64 km) S | Richland Airport (RLD) | Richland, Washington, United States | |
| 6 | 70.44 miles (113.37 km) SW | Yakima Air Terminal (YKM) | Yakima, Washington, United States | |
| 7 | 74.51 miles (119.91 km) SSE | Tri-Cities Airport (PSC) | Pasco, Washington, United States | |
| 8 | 78.30 miles (126.01 km) W | Easton State Airport (ESW) | Easton, Washington, United States | |
| 9 | 79.88 miles (128.55 km) N | Omak Airport (OMK) | Omak, Washington, United States | |
| 10 | 89.50 miles (144.03 km) ENE | Fairchild Air Force Base (SKA) | Spokane, Washington, United States | |
| 11 | 95.10 miles (153.05 km) ENE | Spokane International Airport (GEG) | Spokane, Washington, United States | |
| 12 | 102.05 miles (164.23 km) SE | Walla Walla Regional AirportWalla Walla Army Air Base (ALW) | Walla Walla, Washington, United States | |
| 13 | 102.97 miles (165.71 km) S | Hermiston Municipal Airport (HES) | Hermiston, Oregon, United States | |
| 14 | 105.66 miles (170.05 km) ENE | Felts Field (SFF) | Spokane, Washington, United States | |
| 15 | 115.99 miles (186.67 km) SSE | Eastern Oregon Regional Airport (PDT) | Pendleton, Oregon, United States | |
| Rank | Distance & Direction | Airport Name & IATA Code | Airport Location | Further Actions |
| 1 | 10,728.85 miles (17,266.36 km) SSE | Tôlanaro Airport (FTU) | Tôlanaro, Madagascar | |
| 2 | 10,651.52 miles (17,141.92 km) SE | Ampanihy Airport (AMP) | Ampanihy, Madagascar | |
| 3 | 10,619.22 miles (17,089.94 km) S | Pierrefonds Airport (ZSE) | Saint-Pierre, Réunion | |
| 4 | 10,590.44 miles (17,043.61 km) S | Roland Garros Airport (RUN) | St Denis, Réunion, France | |
| 5 | 10,573.07 miles (17,015.67 km) S | Sir Seewoosagur Ramgoolam International Airport (MRU) | Plaisance, Mauritius | |
| 6 | 10,526.36 miles (16,940.50 km) S | Sir Gaëtan Duval Airport (RRG) | Rodrigues Island, Mauritius | |
| 7 | 10,510.04 miles (16,914.23 km) SSE | Mananjary Airport (MNJ) | Mananjary, Madagascar | |
| 8 | 10,500.14 miles (16,898.30 km) SSE | Fianarantsoa Airport (WFI) | Fianarantsoa, Madagascar | |
| 9 | 10,480.64 miles (16,866.92 km) ESE | Margate Airport (MGH) | Margate, KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa | |
| 10 | 10,471.20 miles (16,851.71 km) ESE | East London Airport (ELS) | East London, South Africa | |
| 11 | 10,451.95 miles (16,820.74 km) ESE | King Shaka International (DUR) | Durban, KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa | |
| 12 | 10,451.77 miles (16,820.45 km) ESE | Port Alfred Airport (AFD) | Port Alfred, South Africa | |
| 13 | 10,450.27 miles (16,818.04 km) SE | Andavadoaka Airport (DVD) | Andavadoaka, Toliara province, Atsimo-Andrefana region, Madagascar | |
| 14 | 10,448.03 miles (16,814.43 km) ESE | Richards Bay Airport (RCB) | Richards Bay, KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa | |
| 15 | 10,441.27 miles (16,803.55 km) ESE | Mthatha Airport (UTT) | Mthatha, South Africa | |