Nonstop flight route between Tamworth, New South Wales, Australia and Nissan Island, Papua New Guinea:
Departure Airport:
(31°5'2"S by 150°50'57"E)
Arrival Airport:
(4°30'0"S by 154°13'35"E)
Distance from TMW to IIS:
1,849.84 miles (2,977.03 km)
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About this route:
A direct, nonstop flight between Tamworth Airport (TMW), Tamworth, New South Wales, Australia and Nissan Island Airport (IIS), Nissan Island, Papua New Guinea would travel a Great Circle distance of 1,850 miles (or 2,977 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 relatively short distance between Tamworth Airport and Nissan Island Airport, the route shown on this map most likely still appears to be a straight line.
Departure Airport Information:
| IATA / ICAO Codes: | TMW / YSTW |
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| Location: | Tamworth, New South Wales, Australia |
| GPS Coordinates: | 31°5'2"S by 150°50'57"E |
| Area Served: | Tamworth, New South Wales, Australia |
| Airport Type: | Public |
| Elevation: | 1334 feet (407 meters) |
| # of Runways: | 4 |
| View all routes: | Routes from TMW |
| More Information: | TMW Maps & Info |
Arrival Airport Information:
| IATA / ICAO Codes: | IIS / |
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| Location: | Nissan Island, Papua New Guinea |
| GPS Coordinates: | 4°30'0"S by 154°13'35"E |
| Elevation: | 100 feet (30 meters) |
| # of Runways: | 1 |
| View all routes: | Routes from IIS |
| More Information: | IIS Maps & Info |
Facts about Tamworth Airport (TMW):
- Tamworth Airport was ranked 39th in Australia for the number of revenue passengers served in financial year 2010-2011.
- Tamworth Airport is the northern base of the Hunter Region Westpac Life Saver Rescue Helicopter Service and the location for BAE Systems Flight Training College as well as the Australian Defence Force Basic Flying Training School.
- In addition to being known as "Tamworth Airport", another name for TMW is "Tamworth Regional Airport".
- Tamworth Airport (TMW) has 4 runways.
- The Tamworth Airport terminal expansion was completed in June 2012, to facilitate the commencement of passenger screening.
- The closest airport to Tamworth Airport (TMW) is Gunnedah Airport (GUH), which is located 36 miles (59 kilometers) WNW of TMW.
- The furthest airport from Tamworth Airport (TMW) is Santa Maria Airport (SMA), which is located 11,971 miles (19,265 kilometers) away in Santa Maria, Portugal.
Facts about Nissan Island Airport (IIS):
- The closest airport to Nissan Island Airport (IIS) is Buka Island Airport (BUA), which is located 71 miles (114 kilometers) SSE of IIS.
- In addition to being known as "Nissan Island Airport", other names for IIS include "AYIA" and "Nissan Island".
- In late 1944 airfield roll-up activities were commenced and were completed by August 1945.
- Nissan Island Airport (IIS) currently has only 1 runway.
- Lagoon Airfield was abandoned after the war, while Ocean Airfield remained in use as a civilian airfield.
- Because of Nissan Island Airport's relatively low elevation of 100 feet, planes can take off or land at Nissan Island 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.
- The furthest airport from Nissan Island Airport (IIS) is São Filipe Airport (SFL), which is located 11,714 miles (18,852 kilometers) away in Fogo, Cape Verde.
| Rank | Distance & Direction | Airport Name & IATA Code | Airport Location | Further Actions |
| 1 | 36.48 miles (58.71 km) WNW | Gunnedah Airport (GUH) | Gunnedah, New South Wales, Australia |     |
| 2 | 59.55 miles (95.84 km) NE | Armidale Airport (ARM) | Armidale, New South Wales, Australia | |
| 3 | 84.45 miles (135.91 km) NNE | Inverell Airport (IVR) | Inverell, New South Wales, Australia | |
| 4 | 87.23 miles (140.38 km) WSW | Coolah Airport (CLH) | Coolah, New South Wales, Australia | |
| 5 | 95.08 miles (153.02 km) W | Coonabarabran Airport (COJ) | Coonabarabran, New South Wales, Australia | |
| 6 | 109.48 miles (176.19 km) NNE | Glen Innes Airport (GLI) | Glen Innes, New South Wales, Australia | |
| 7 | 113.63 miles (182.88 km) E | Kempsey Airport (KPS) | Kempsey, New South Wales, Australia | |
| 8 | 118.00 miles (189.90 km) SSE | Maitland Airport (MTL) | Maitland, New South Wales, Australia | |
| 9 | 121.25 miles (195.13 km) SSE | Cessnock Airport (CES) | Cessnock, New South Wales, Australia | |
| 10 | 121.40 miles (195.38 km) ESE | Port Macquarie Airport (PQQ) | Port Macquarie, New South Wales, Australia | |
| 11 | 124.84 miles (200.91 km) NNW | Moree Airport (MRZ) | Moree, New South Wales, Australia | |
| 12 | 125.39 miles (201.79 km) SW | Mudgee Airport (DGE) | Mudgee, New South Wales, Australia | |
| 13 | 131.58 miles (211.75 km) SSE | Newcastle Airport (NTL) | Newcastle, New South Wales, Australia | |
| 14 | 144.66 miles (232.81 km) ENE | Coffs Harbour Airport (CFS) | Coffs Harbour, New South Wales, Australia | |
| 15 | 144.76 miles (232.97 km) SSE | Belmont Airport (BEO) | Newcastle, New South Wales, Australia | |
| Rank | Distance & Direction | Airport Name & IATA Code | Airport Location | Further Actions |
| 1 | 11,970.51 miles (19,264.62 km) NNW | Santa Maria Airport (SMA) | Santa Maria, Portugal | |
| 2 | 11,936.55 miles (19,209.96 km) NNW | João Paulo II Airport (PDL) | Ponta Delgada, Azores, Portugal | |
| 3 | 11,922.42 miles (19,187.23 km) N | Horta International Airport (HOR) | Horta, Azores, Portugal | |
| 4 | 11,919.07 miles (19,181.84 km) N | Pico Airport (PIX) | Pico Island, Azores, Portugal | |
| 5 | 11,893.66 miles (19,140.95 km) NNW | Lajes Air Base (TER) | Lajes, Azores, Portugal | |
| 6 | 11,879.85 miles (19,118.71 km) N | Graciosa Airport (GRW) | Graciosa Island, Azores, Portugal | |
| 7 | 11,847.55 miles (19,066.73 km) N | Flores Airport (FLW) | Flores Island, Azores, Portugal | |
| 8 | 11,833.34 miles (19,043.86 km) N | Corvo Airport (CVU) | Corvo Island, Azores, Portugal | |
| 9 | 11,733.55 miles (18,883.26 km) W | La Palma Airport (SPC) | La Palma, Canary Islands, Spain | |
| 10 | 11,702.93 miles (18,833.99 km) WNW | Madeira Airport (FNC) | Funchal, Madeira, Portugal | |
| 11 | 11,689.50 miles (18,812.38 km) WNW | La Gomera Airport (GMZ) | Alajeró / San Sebastián, Canary Islands, Spain | |
| 12 | 11,675.42 miles (18,789.72 km) WNW | Porto Santo Airport (PXO) | Porto Santo, Madeira, Portugal | |
| 13 | 11,652.78 miles (18,753.29 km) WNW | Tenerife-South Airport (TFS) | Tenerife, Canary Islands, Spain | |
| 14 | 11,648.46 miles (18,746.33 km) W | Tenerife North Airport (TFN) | Tenerife, Canary Islands, Spain | |
| 15 | 11,581.66 miles (18,638.82 km) WNW | Gran Canaria Airport (LPA) | Las Palmas, Canary Islands, Spain | |
| Rank | Distance & Direction | Airport Name & IATA Code | Airport Location | Further Actions |
| 1 | 70.73 miles (113.82 km) SSE | Buka Island Airport (BUA) | Buka Island, Papua New Guinea | |
| 2 | 127.72 miles (205.55 km) W | Rabaul Airport (RAB) | Rabaul, Papua New Guinea | |
| 3 | 135.81 miles (218.56 km) WNW | Namatanai Airport (ATN) | Namatanai, Papua New Guinea | |
| 4 | 149.30 miles (240.27 km) NW | Lihir Island Regional Airport (LNV) | Londolovit, Lihir Island, Papua New Guinea | |
| 5 | 161.62 miles (260.11 km) SE | Kieta/Aropa Airport (KIE) | Kieta, Bougainville Island, Papua New Guinea | |
| 6 | 183.46 miles (295.26 km) WSW | Manguna Airport (MFO) | Manguna, Papua New Guinea | |
| 7 | 203.40 miles (327.35 km) WSW | Jacquinot Bay Airport (JAQ) | Jacquinot Bay, Papua New Guinea | |
| 8 | 206.65 miles (332.58 km) SSE | Balalae Airport (BAS) | Ballalae, Solomon Islands | |
| 9 | 213.56 miles (343.70 km) SE | Choiseul Bay Airport (CHY) | Choiseul Bay, Taro Island, Solomon Islands | |
| 10 | 221.49 miles (356.45 km) SSE | Mono Airport (MNY) | Stirling Island, Treasury Islands, Solomon Islands | |
| 11 | 270.54 miles (435.40 km) WNW | Kavieng Airport (KVG) | Kavieng, New Ireland Province, Papua New Guinea | |
| 12 | 271.32 miles (436.65 km) WSW | Hoskins Airport (HKN) | Hoskins, Papua New Guinea | |
| 13 | 294.57 miles (474.06 km) WSW | Gasmata Airport (GMI) | Gasmata Island, Papua New Guinea | |
| 14 | 302.71 miles (487.16 km) SE | Kaghau Airport (KGE) | Kagau Island, Solomon Islands | |
| 15 | 307.61 miles (495.04 km) SE | Nusatupe Airport (GZO) | Gizo / Nusatupe, Western Province, Solomon Islands | |
| Rank | Distance & Direction | Airport Name & IATA Code | Airport Location | Further Actions |
| 1 | 11,714.03 miles (18,851.86 km) N | São Filipe Airport (SFL) | Fogo, Cape Verde | |
| 2 | 11,701.71 miles (18,832.04 km) N | Mosteiros Airport (MTI) | Mosteiros, Cape Verde | |
| 3 | 11,700.06 miles (18,829.38 km) NNW | Praia International Airport (RAI) | Praia, Cape Verde | |
| 4 | 11,699.05 miles (18,827.75 km) NE | Governador Carlos Wilson Airport (FEN) | Fernando de Noronha, Pernambuco, Brazil | |
| 5 | 11,680.29 miles (18,797.56 km) NNW | Maio Airport (MMO) | Maio, Cape Verde | |
| 6 | 11,612.99 miles (18,689.26 km) NW | Cap Skirring Airport (CSK) | Cap Skirring, Senegal | |
| 7 | 11,610.78 miles (18,685.69 km) NW | Bubaque Airport (BQE) | Bubaque, Guinea-Bissau | |
| 8 | 11,609.26 miles (18,683.25 km) NNW | Aristides Pereira International Airport (BVC) | Boa Vista, Cape Verde | |
| 9 | 11,595.53 miles (18,661.15 km) N | Preguiça Airport (SNE) | São Nicolau, Cape Verde | |
| 10 | 11,583.28 miles (18,641.44 km) N | Cesária Évora International Airport (VXE) | São Vicente, Cape Verde | |
| 11 | 11,582.60 miles (18,640.33 km) NW | Ziguinchor Airport (ZIG) | Ziguinchor, Senegal | |
| 12 | 11,576.98 miles (18,631.30 km) NW | Osvaldo Vieira International Airport (OXB) | Bissau, Guinea-Bissau | |
| 13 | 11,569.53 miles (18,619.30 km) NNW | Amílcar Cabral International Airport (SID) | Sal Island, Cape Verde | |
| 14 | 11,565.21 miles (18,612.36 km) NW | Banjul International Airport (BJL) | Banjul, Gambia | |
| 15 | 11,557.89 miles (18,600.57 km) N | Agostinho Neto Airport (NTO) | Ponta do Sol, Santo Antão, Cape Verde | |