Nonstop flight route between Knob Noster, Missouri, United States and Nalchik, Kabardino-Balkaria, Russia:
Departure Airport:
(38°43'49"N by 93°32'53"W)
Arrival Airport:
(43°30'47"N by 43°38'17"E)
Distance from SZL to NAL:
6,155.97 miles (9,907.05 km)
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About this route:
A direct, nonstop flight between Whiteman Air Force Base (SZL), Knob Noster, Missouri, United States and Nalchik Airport (NAL), Nalchik, Kabardino-Balkaria, Russia would travel a Great Circle distance of 6,156 miles (or 9,907 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 Whiteman Air Force Base and Nalchik 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 Whiteman Air Force Base and Nalchik Airport. You'll see that it will travel the same route of the red line on this map!
Departure Airport Information:
| IATA / ICAO Codes: | SZL / KSZL |
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| Location: | Knob Noster, Missouri, United States |
| GPS Coordinates: | 38°43'49"N by 93°32'53"W |
| View all routes: | Routes from SZL |
| More Information: | SZL Maps & Info |
Arrival Airport Information:
| IATA / ICAO Codes: | NAL / URMN |
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| Location: | Nalchik, Kabardino-Balkaria, Russia |
| GPS Coordinates: | 43°30'47"N by 43°38'17"E |
| Area Served: | Nalchik |
| Operator/Owner: | FSUE "Elbrus-Avia" |
| Airport Type: | Public |
| Elevation: | 1460 feet (445 meters) |
| # of Runways: | 1 |
| View all routes: | Routes from NAL |
| More Information: | NAL Maps & Info |
Facts about Whiteman Air Force Base (SZL):
- The 509th Force Support Squadron is a part of the * 509th Mission Support Group at Whiteman AFB Missouri.
- In addition to being known as "Whiteman Air Force Base", another name for SZL is "Whiteman AFB".
- The furthest airport from Whiteman Air Force Base (SZL) is Margaret River Airport (MGV), which is located 10,815 miles (17,405 kilometers) away in Margaret River, Western Australia, Australia.
- After the mission change in 1963, life on Whiteman remained relatively stable throughout the 1960s and 1970s.
- The closest airport to Whiteman Air Force Base (SZL) is Sedalia Regional Airport (DMO), which is located 20 miles (32 kilometers) E of SZL.
- Whiteman AFB is the only permanent base for the B-2 Spirit stealth bomber.
- In November 1942, the installation became Sedalia Army Air Field and was assigned to the I Troop Carrier Command of the Army Air Force.
- The Air National Guard 131st Bomb Wing and the active-duty 509th Bomb Wing have a unique relationship at Whiteman AFB, in that members of the two units work side-by-side on a daily basis, although the majority of the 131st Bomb Wing visits Whiteman only one weekend per month for drill.
Facts about Nalchik Airport (NAL):
- The furthest airport from Nalchik Airport (NAL) is Totegegie Airport (GMR), which is located 11,023 miles (17,739 kilometers) away in Mangareva, Gambier Islands, French Polynesia.
- In addition to being known as "Nalchik Airport", another name for NAL is "Аэропорт Нальчик".
- Nalchik Airport (NAL) currently has only 1 runway.
- The closest airport to Nalchik Airport (NAL) is Beslan Airport (OGZ), which is located 53 miles (85 kilometers) ESE of NAL.
| Rank | Distance & Direction | Airport Name & IATA Code | Airport Location | Further Actions |
| 1 | 20.13 miles (32.39 km) E | Sedalia Regional Airport (DMO) | Sedalia, Missouri, United States |     |
| 2 | 31.33 miles (50.42 km) NE | Marshall Memorial Municipal Airport (MHL) | Marshall, Missouri, United States | |
| 3 | 62.37 miles (100.37 km) WNW | Charles B. Wheeler Downtown Airport (MKC) | Kansas City, Missouri, United States | |
| 4 | 64.57 miles (103.91 km) W | Johnson County Executive Airport (OJC) | Olathe, Kansas, United States | |
| 5 | 69.59 miles (111.99 km) SE | Lee C. Fine Memorial Airport (AIZ) | Lake Ozark, Missouri, United States | |
| 6 | 71.81 miles (115.57 km) E | Columbia Regional Airport (COU) | Columbia, Missouri, United States | |
| 7 | 72.63 miles (116.88 km) W | New Century AirCenter (JCI) | Olathe, Kansas, United States | |
| 8 | 73.84 miles (118.84 km) WNW | Kansas City International Airport (MCI) | Kansas City, Missouri, United States | |
| 9 | 75.71 miles (121.84 km) E | Jefferson City Memorial Airport (JEF) | Jefferson City, Missouri, United States | |
| 10 | 85.68 miles (137.89 km) WNW | Sherman Army AirfieldSherman Air Force Base (FLV) | Fort Leavenworth, Kansas, United States | |
| 11 | 91.82 miles (147.77 km) WNW | Lawrence Municipal Airport (LWC) | Lawrence, Kansas, United States | |
| 12 | 92.39 miles (148.69 km) SW | Fort Scott Municipal Airport (FSK) | Fort Scott, Kansas, United States | |
| 13 | 93.53 miles (150.53 km) N | Trenton Municipal Airport (TRX) | Trenton, Missouri, United States | |
| 14 | 102.41 miles (164.81 km) NW | Rosecrans Memorial Airport (STJ) | St. Joseph, Missouri, United States | |
| 15 | 102.46 miles (164.89 km) SE | Waynesville-St. Robert Regional Airport (TBN) | Fort Leonard Wood, Missouri, United States | |
| Rank | Distance & Direction | Airport Name & IATA Code | Airport Location | Further Actions |
| 1 | 10,815.04 miles (17,405.08 km) W | Margaret River Airport (MGV) | Margaret River, Western Australia, Australia | |
| 2 | 10,793.04 miles (17,369.68 km) W | Busselton Regional Airport (BQB) | Busselton, Western Australia, Australia | |
| 3 | 10,770.53 miles (17,333.45 km) W | Bunbury Airport (BUY) | Bunbury, Western Australia, Australia | |
| 4 | 10,766.83 miles (17,327.49 km) W | Manjimup Airport (MJP) | Manjimup, Western Australia, Australia | |
| 5 | 10,741.42 miles (17,286.60 km) W | Rottnest Airport (RTS) | Rottnest Island, Western Australia, Australia | |
| 6 | 10,725.69 miles (17,261.28 km) W | Jandakot Airport (JAD) | Jandakot, Western Australia, Australia | |
| 7 | 10,716.69 miles (17,246.79 km) W | Perth Airport (PER) | Perth, Western Australia, Australia | |
| 8 | 10,716.02 miles (17,245.72 km) W | Jurien Bay Airport (JUR) | Jurien Bay, Western Australia, Australia | |
| 9 | 10,691.85 miles (17,206.82 km) W | Albany Airport (ALH) | Albany, Western Australia, Australia | |
| 10 | 10,683.79 miles (17,193.86 km) WSW | Geraldton Airport (GET) | Geraldton, Western Australia, Australia | |
| 11 | 10,671.92 miles (17,174.75 km) W | Katanning Airport (KNI) | Katanning, Western Australia, Australia | |
| 12 | 10,667.05 miles (17,166.91 km) WSW | Kalbarri Airport (KAX) | Kalbarri, Western Australia, Australia | |
| 13 | 10,631.61 miles (17,109.87 km) WSW | Shark Bay Airport (MJK) | Monkey Mia, Western Australia, Australia | |
| 14 | 10,630.17 miles (17,107.55 km) WSW | Mullewa Airport (MXU) | Mullewa, Western Australia, Australia | |
| 15 | 10,628.81 miles (17,105.37 km) WSW | Morawa Airport (MWB) | Morawa, Western Australia, Australia | |
| Rank | Distance & Direction | Airport Name & IATA Code | Airport Location | Further Actions |
| 1 | 53.10 miles (85.46 km) ESE | Beslan Airport (OGZ) | Beslan / Vladikavkaz, North Ossetia–Alania, Russia | |
| 2 | 56.44 miles (90.84 km) NNW | Mineralnye Vody Airport (MRV) | Mineralnye Vody, Russia | |
| 3 | 70.28 miles (113.11 km) E | Magas Airport (IGT) | Magas, Republic of Ingushetia, Russia | |
| 4 | 103.75 miles (166.98 km) E | Grozny Airport (GRV) | Grozny, Russia | |
| 5 | 109.37 miles (176.01 km) SSW | David the Builder Kutaisi International Airport (KUT) | Kutaisi, Imereti, Georgia | |
| 6 | 133.62 miles (215.03 km) NW | Stavropol Shpakovskoye Airport (STW) | Stavropol, Russia | |
| 7 | 134.32 miles (216.16 km) WSW | Sukhumi Babushara Airport (SUI) | Sukhumi, Georgia | |
| 8 | 143.94 miles (231.64 km) SSE | Tbilisi Airport (TBS) | Tbilisi, Georgia | |
| 9 | 167.49 miles (269.54 km) SW | Batumi International Airport (BUS) | Batumi, Georgia | |
| 10 | 184.61 miles (297.10 km) W | Sochi International Airport, Russia (AER) | Sochi, Krasnodar, Russia | |
| 11 | 191.24 miles (307.78 km) S | Shirak International Airport (LWN) | Gyumri, Armenia | |
| 12 | 200.52 miles (322.71 km) N | Elista International Airport (ESL) | Elista, Kalmykia, Russia | |
| 13 | 204.79 miles (329.58 km) SE | Zaqatala International Airport (ZTU) | Zaqatala, Azerbaijan | |
| 14 | 205.66 miles (330.98 km) S | Kars Airport (KSY) | Kars, Turkey | |
| 15 | 207.91 miles (334.60 km) ESE | Makhachkala International Airport "Uytash" (MCX) | Makhachkala, Dagestan, Russia | |
| Rank | Distance & Direction | Airport Name & IATA Code | Airport Location | Further Actions |
| 1 | 11,022.79 miles (17,739.41 km) S | Totegegie Airport (GMR) | Mangareva, Gambier Islands, French Polynesia | |
| 2 | 10,860.35 miles (17,477.99 km) S | Tureira Airport (ZTA) | Tureia, Tuamotus, French Polynesia | |
| 3 | 10,756.95 miles (17,311.59 km) S | Nukutavake Airport (NUK) | Nukutavake, Tuamotus, French Polynesia | |
| 4 | 10,746.44 miles (17,294.68 km) SE | Rurutu Airport (RUR) | Rurutu, French Polynesia | |
| 5 | 10,694.00 miles (17,210.28 km) S | Pukarua Airport (PUK) | Pukarua, Tuamotus, French Polynesia | |
| 6 | 10,658.94 miles (17,153.86 km) S | Hao Airport (HOI) | Hao, Tuamotu Island, French Polynesia | |
| 7 | 10,558.60 miles (16,992.38 km) WSW | Mataveri International Airport (IPC) | Easter Island, Chile | |
| 8 | 10,551.46 miles (16,980.89 km) SSE | Anaa Airport (AAA) | Anaa, Tuamotus, French Polynesia | |
| 9 | 10,527.87 miles (16,942.92 km) SSE | Makemo Airport (MKP) | Makemo, French Polynesia | |
| 10 | 10,505.29 miles (16,906.58 km) SSE | Raroia Airport (RRR) | Raroia, French Polynesia | |
| 11 | 10,504.91 miles (16,905.97 km) S | Fangatau Airport (FGU) | Fangatau, French Polynesia | |
| 12 | 10,499.66 miles (16,897.53 km) SE | Mangaia Island Airport (MGS) | Mangaia Island, Cook Islands | |
| 13 | 10,483.48 miles (16,871.49 km) SSE | Fa'a'ā International Airport (PPT) | Papeete, Tahiti, French Polynesia | |
| 14 | 10,475.63 miles (16,858.86 km) SSE | Moorea Airport (MOZ) | Moorea, Windward Islands, French Polynesia | |
| 15 | 10,462.43 miles (16,837.60 km) SSE | Fakarava Airport (FAV) | Fakarava, Society Islands, French Polynesia | |