Nonstop flight route between Tuscaloosa, Alabama, United States and Nioro, Mali:
Departure Airport:
(33°13'14"N by 87°36'41"W)
Arrival Airport:
(15°14'20"N by 9°34'32"W)
Distance from TCL to NIX:
4,965.11 miles (7,990.55 km)
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About this route:
A direct, nonstop flight between Tuscaloosa Regional AirportVan De Graaff Field (TCL), Tuscaloosa, Alabama, United States and Nioro Airport (NIX), Nioro, Mali would travel a Great Circle distance of 4,965 miles (or 7,991 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 Tuscaloosa Regional AirportVan De Graaff Field and Nioro Airport, the route shown on this map most likely appears curved because of this reason.
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Departure Airport Information:
| IATA / ICAO Codes: | TCL / KTCL |
| Airport Name: | Tuscaloosa Regional AirportVan De Graaff Field |
| Location: | Tuscaloosa, Alabama, United States |
| GPS Coordinates: | 33°13'14"N by 87°36'41"W |
| Area Served: | Tuscaloosa, Alabama |
| Operator/Owner: | City of Tuscaloosa |
| Airport Type: | Public |
| Elevation: | 170 feet (52 meters) |
| # of Runways: | 2 |
| View all routes: | Routes from TCL |
| More Information: | TCL Maps & Info |
Arrival Airport Information:
| IATA / ICAO Codes: | NIX / GANR |
| Airport Name: | Nioro Airport |
| Location: | Nioro, Mali |
| GPS Coordinates: | 15°14'20"N by 9°34'32"W |
| Area Served: | Nioro |
| View all routes: | Routes from NIX |
| More Information: | NIX Maps & Info |
Facts about Tuscaloosa Regional AirportVan De Graaff Field (TCL):
- The furthest airport from Tuscaloosa Regional AirportVan De Graaff Field (TCL) is Margaret River Airport (MGV), which is located 11,131 miles (17,914 kilometers) away in Margaret River, Western Australia, Australia.
- Because of Tuscaloosa Regional AirportVan De Graaff Field's relatively low elevation of 170 feet, planes can take off or land at Tuscaloosa Regional AirportVan De Graaff Field 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 closest airport to Tuscaloosa Regional AirportVan De Graaff Field (TCL) is George Downer Airport (AIV), which is located 35 miles (56 kilometers) WSW of TCL.
- In 1939 Oliver Parks was brought to Alabama to set up a Civilian Pilot Training Program, CPTP, for the University of Alabama.
- On April 15, 1986, American Eagle commenced service between Tuscaloosa and Nashville.
- During the 2000s, the city of Tuscaloosa and the airport attempted to lure commercial service back to the airport.
- Tuscaloosa Regional AirportVan De Graaff Field (TCL) has 2 runways.
Facts about Nioro Airport (NIX):
- The furthest airport from Nioro Airport (NIX) is Sara Airport (SSR), which is nearly antipodal to Nioro Airport (meaning Nioro Airport is almost on the exact opposite side of the Earth from Sara Airport), and is located 12,285 miles (19,770 kilometers) away in Sara, Vanuatu.
- The closest airport to Nioro Airport (NIX) is Yélimané Airport (EYL), which is located 67 miles (107 kilometers) W of NIX.
| Rank | Distance & Direction | Airport Name & IATA Code | Airport Location | Further Actions |
| 1 | 34.82 miles (56.04 km) WSW | George Downer Airport (AIV) | Aliceville, Alabama, United States |     |
| 2 | 47.49 miles (76.43 km) WNW | Columbus-Lowndes County Airport (UBS) | Columbus, Mississippi, United States | |
| 3 | 54.95 miles (88.43 km) ENE | Birmingham-Shuttlesworth International Airport (BHM) | Birmingham, Alabama, United States | |
| 4 | 56.21 miles (90.46 km) WNW | Columbus Air Force Base (CBM) | Columbus, Mississippi, United States | |
| 5 | 58.72 miles (94.50 km) WNW | Golden Triangle Regional Airport (GTR) | Columbus/West Point/Starkville, Mississippi, United States | |
| 6 | 65.85 miles (105.97 km) NNW | Marion County - Rankin Fite Airport (HAB) | Hamilton, Alabama, United States | |
| 7 | 70.58 miles (113.58 km) SSE | Craig Field (SEM) | Selma, Alabama, United States | |
| 8 | 81.99 miles (131.95 km) ENE | St. Clair County Airport (PLR) | Pell City, Alabama, United States | |
| 9 | 90.30 miles (145.33 km) SW | Key Field Air National Guard Base (MEI) | Meridian, Mississippi, United States | |
| 10 | 92.95 miles (149.59 km) SE | Maxwell Air Force Base (MXF) | Montgomery, Alabama, United States | |
| 11 | 93.18 miles (149.95 km) ENE | Talladega Municipal Airport (ASN) | Talladega, Alabama, United States | |
| 12 | 95.10 miles (153.05 km) SE | Montgomery Regional Airport (MGM) | Montgomery, Alabama, United States | |
| 13 | 97.75 miles (157.32 km) ESE | Thomas C. Russell Field (ALX) | Alexander City, Alabama, United States | |
| 14 | 98.33 miles (158.25 km) NW | Tupelo Regional Airport (TUP) | Tupelo, Mississippi, United States | |
| 15 | 101.86 miles (163.93 km) ENE | Northeast Alabama Regional Airport (GAD) | Gadsden, Alabama, United States | |
| Rank | Distance & Direction | Airport Name & IATA Code | Airport Location | Further Actions |
| 1 | 11,131.14 miles (17,913.79 km) W | Margaret River Airport (MGV) | Margaret River, Western Australia, Australia | |
| 2 | 11,112.61 miles (17,883.96 km) W | Busselton Regional Airport (BQB) | Busselton, Western Australia, Australia | |
| 3 | 11,094.69 miles (17,855.14 km) W | Bunbury Airport (BUY) | Bunbury, Western Australia, Australia | |
| 4 | 11,092.78 miles (17,852.05 km) W | Jurien Bay Airport (JUR) | Jurien Bay, Western Australia, Australia | |
| 5 | 11,089.56 miles (17,846.88 km) W | Rottnest Airport (RTS) | Rottnest Island, Western Australia, Australia | |
| 6 | 11,083.05 miles (17,836.39 km) W | Geraldton Airport (GET) | Geraldton, Western Australia, Australia | |
| 7 | 11,082.25 miles (17,835.11 km) W | Kalbarri Airport (KAX) | Kalbarri, Western Australia, Australia | |
| 8 | 11,073.36 miles (17,820.80 km) W | Manjimup Airport (MJP) | Manjimup, Western Australia, Australia | |
| 9 | 11,070.92 miles (17,816.87 km) W | Jandakot Airport (JAD) | Jandakot, Western Australia, Australia | |
| 10 | 11,069.66 miles (17,814.85 km) WSW | Shark Bay Airport (MJK) | Monkey Mia, Western Australia, Australia | |
| 11 | 11,064.11 miles (17,805.91 km) W | Perth Airport (PER) | Perth, Western Australia, Australia | |
| 12 | 11,031.62 miles (17,753.63 km) WSW | Carnarvon Airport (CVQ) | Carnarvon, Western Australia, Australia | |
| 13 | 11,029.34 miles (17,749.96 km) W | Mullewa Airport (MXU) | Mullewa, Western Australia, Australia | |
| 14 | 11,016.12 miles (17,728.69 km) W | Morawa Airport (MWB) | Morawa, Western Australia, Australia | |
| 15 | 10,983.65 miles (17,676.42 km) W | Katanning Airport (KNI) | Katanning, Western Australia, Australia | |
| Rank | Distance & Direction | Airport Name & IATA Code | Airport Location | Further Actions |
| 1 | 66.51 miles (107.04 km) W | Yélimané Airport (EYL) | Yélimané, Mali | |
| 2 | 101.80 miles (163.84 km) N | Aioun el Atrouss Airport (AEO) | Aioun El Atrouss, Mauritania | |
| 3 | 116.16 miles (186.94 km) NE | Timbedra Airport (TMD) | Timbedra, Mauritania | |
| 4 | 132.89 miles (213.86 km) WSW | Kayes Airport (KYS) | Kayes, Mali | |
| 5 | 153.31 miles (246.73 km) NW | Kiffa Airport (KFA) | Kiffa, Mauritania | |
| 6 | 154.28 miles (248.29 km) E | Keibane Airport (NRM) | Nara, Mali | |
| 7 | 160.51 miles (258.32 km) NNW | Tamchakett Airport (THT) | Tamchakett, Mauritania | |
| 8 | 175.51 miles (282.45 km) W | Sélibaby Airport (SEY) | Sélibaby, Mauritania | |
| 9 | 177.93 miles (286.35 km) ENE | Néma Airport (EMN) | Nema, Mauritania | |
| 10 | 194.91 miles (313.67 km) W | Bakel Airport (BXE) | Bakel, Senegal | |
| 11 | 200.32 miles (322.38 km) SW | Kéniéba Airport (KNZ) | Kéniéba, Mali | |
| 12 | 216.37 miles (348.22 km) SSE | Bamako Senou International Airport (BKO) | Bamako, Mali | |
| 13 | 221.90 miles (357.11 km) N | Tichitt Airport (THI) | Tichitt, Mauritania | |
| 14 | 250.79 miles (403.61 km) W | Ouro Sogui Airport (MAX) | Matam, Senegal | |
| 15 | 255.74 miles (411.57 km) SW | Kédougou Airport (KGG) | Kédougou, Senegal | |
| Rank | Distance & Direction | Airport Name & IATA Code | Airport Location | Further Actions |
| 1 | 12,284.56 miles (19,770.04 km) E | Sara Airport (SSR) | Sara, Vanuatu | |
| 2 | 12,280.74 miles (19,763.88 km) ESE | Lonorore Airport (LNE) | Lonorore, Pentecost Island, Pénama Province, Vanuatu | |
| 3 | 12,279.60 miles (19,762.06 km) E | Maewo-Naone Airport (MWF) | Maewo, Vanuatu | |
| 4 | 12,272.95 miles (19,751.35 km) E | Longana Airport (LOD) | Longana, Ambae Island, Pénama Province, Vanuatu | |
| 5 | 12,267.98 miles (19,743.35 km) SE | Tongoa Airport (TGH) | Tongoa, Shefa Province, Vanuatu | |
| 6 | 12,259.90 miles (19,730.34 km) ESE | Lamen Bay Airport (LNB) | Lamen Bay, Epi Island, Shéfa Province, Vanuatu | |
| 7 | 12,256.07 miles (19,724.18 km) ESE | Craig Cove Airport (CCV) | Craig Cove, Ambrym Island, Malampa, Vanuatu | |
| 8 | 12,248.53 miles (19,712.05 km) SE | Siwo Airport (EAE) | Sangafa, Emae, Shéfa, Vanuatu | |
| 9 | 12,244.35 miles (19,705.32 km) ESE | Malekoula Airport (LPM) | Lamap, Malampa, Vanuatu | |
| 10 | 12,234.52 miles (19,689.50 km) ESE | Gaua Airport (ZGU) | Gaua, Torba, Vanuatu | |
| 11 | 12,227.41 miles (19,678.05 km) ESE | Norsup Airport (NUS) | Norsup, Malakula island, Vanuatu | |
| 12 | 12,225.22 miles (19,674.53 km) ESE | Mota Lava Airport (MTV) | Mota Lava, Vanuatu | |
| 13 | 12,222.61 miles (19,670.34 km) E | Santo-Pekoa International Airport (SON) | Luganville, Vanuatu | |
| 14 | 12,221.21 miles (19,668.09 km) ESE | Vanua Lava Airport (SLH) | Sola, Vanua Lava, Torba Province, Vanuatu | |
| 15 | 12,216.93 miles (19,661.20 km) SE | Bauerfield International Airport (VLI) | Port Vila, Vanuatu | |