Nonstop flight route between Tucson, Arizona, United States and St. Paul Island, Alaska, United States:
Departure Airport:
(32°6'57"N by 110°56'27"W)
Arrival Airport:
(57°10'1"N by 170°13'14"W)
Distance from TUS to SNP:
3,251.14 miles (5,232.19 km)
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About this route:
A direct, nonstop flight between Tucson International Airport (TUS), Tucson, Arizona, United States and St. Paul Island Airport (SNP), St. Paul Island, Alaska, United States would travel a Great Circle distance of 3,251 miles (or 5,232 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 Tucson International Airport and St. Paul Island 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 Tucson International Airport and St. Paul Island Airport. You'll see that it will travel the same route of the red line on this map!
Departure Airport Information:
| IATA / ICAO Codes: | TUS / KTUS |
| Airport Name: | Tucson International Airport |
| Location: | Tucson, Arizona, United States |
| GPS Coordinates: | 32°6'57"N by 110°56'27"W |
| Area Served: | Tucson, Arizona |
| Operator/Owner: | City of Tucson |
| Airport Type: | Public |
| Elevation: | 2643 feet (806 meters) |
| # of Runways: | 3 |
| View all routes: | Routes from TUS |
| More Information: | TUS Maps & Info |
Arrival Airport Information:
| IATA / ICAO Codes: | SNP / PASN |
| Airport Name: | St. Paul Island Airport |
| Location: | St. Paul Island, Alaska, United States |
| GPS Coordinates: | 57°10'1"N by 170°13'14"W |
| Area Served: | St. Paul Island, Alaska |
| Operator/Owner: | Alaska DOT&PF - Central Region |
| Airport Type: | Public |
| Elevation: | 63 feet (19 meters) |
| # of Runways: | 1 |
| View all routes: | Routes from SNP |
| More Information: | SNP Maps & Info |
Facts about Tucson International Airport (TUS):
- In 1948 the Tucson Airport Authority was created as a non-profit corporation to operate the airport and oversee policy decisions.
- The airport covers 7,938 acres at an elevation of 2,643 feet above sea level.
- The closest airport to Tucson International Airport (TUS) is Davis–Monthan Air Force Base (DMA), which is located only 5 miles (8 kilometers) NE of TUS.
- During its history at TUS, the 162nd has operated the F-86 Sabre, F-100 Super Sabre, F-102 Delta Dagger, A-7 Corsair II and F-16 Fighting Falcon aircraft.
- Tucson International Airport (TUS) has 3 runways.
- Tucson International is operated on a long-term lease by the Tucson Airport Authority, which also operates Ryan Airfield, a general aviation airport.
- Tucson International Airport handled 1,779,679 passengers last year.
- All international arrivals and departures use the Main Terminal.
- The furthest airport from Tucson International Airport (TUS) is Sir Gaëtan Duval Airport (RRG), which is located 11,513 miles (18,528 kilometers) away in Rodrigues Island, Mauritius.
Facts about St. Paul Island Airport (SNP):
- St. Paul Island Airport (SNP) currently has only 1 runway.
- Because of St. Paul Island Airport's relatively low elevation of 63 feet, planes can take off or land at St. Paul 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 St. Paul Island Airport (SNP) is Cape Town International Airport (CPT), which is located 10,781 miles (17,351 kilometers) away in Cape Town, South Africa.
- The closest airport to St. Paul Island Airport (SNP) is St. George Airport (STG), which is located 46 miles (74 kilometers) SSE of SNP.
| Rank | Distance & Direction | Airport Name & IATA Code | Airport Location | Further Actions |
| 1 | 4.86 miles (7.82 km) NE | Davis–Monthan Air Force Base (DMA) | Tucson, Arizona, United States |     |
| 2 | 25.95 miles (41.77 km) NW | Marana Regional Airport (AVW) | Tucson, Arizona, United States | |
| 3 | 35.25 miles (56.74 km) NW | Pinal Airpark (MZJ) | Marana, Arizona, United States | |
| 4 | 48.56 miles (78.15 km) S | Nogales International Airport (OLS) | Nogales, Arizona, United States | |
| 5 | 50.56 miles (81.36 km) SE | Sierra Vista Municipal Airport (FHU) | Fort Huachuca, Sierra Vista, Arizona, United States | |
| 6 | 61.53 miles (99.02 km) S | Nogales International Airport (NOG) | Nogales, Sonora, Mexico | |
| 7 | 75.32 miles (121.22 km) NW | Casa Grande Municipal Airport (CGZ) | Casa Grande, Arizona, United States | |
| 8 | 81.03 miles (130.41 km) SE | Bisbee Municipal Airport (BSQ) | Bisbee, Arizona, United States | |
| 9 | 90.38 miles (145.46 km) ESE | Bisbee Douglas International Airport (DUG) | Bisbee/Douglas, Arizona, United States | |
| 10 | 91.59 miles (147.40 km) NE | Safford Regional Airport (SAD) | Safford, Arizona, United States | |
| 11 | 92.22 miles (148.41 km) NNW | Phoenix–Mesa Gateway Airport (AZA) | Phoenix, Arizona, United States | |
| 12 | 99.83 miles (160.66 km) ESE | Douglas Municipal Airport (DGL) | Douglas, Arizona, United States | |
| 13 | 103.55 miles (166.65 km) NNW | Falcon Field (MSC) | Mesa, Arizona, United States | |
| 14 | 110.28 miles (177.47 km) NW | Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport (PHX) | Phoenix, Arizona, United States | |
| 15 | 116.32 miles (187.19 km) ENE | Greenlee County Airport (CFT) | Clifton/Morenci, Arizona, United States | |
| Rank | Distance & Direction | Airport Name & IATA Code | Airport Location | Further Actions |
| 1 | 11,512.87 miles (18,528.13 km) SSE | Sir Gaëtan Duval Airport (RRG) | Rodrigues Island, Mauritius | |
| 2 | 11,366.58 miles (18,292.69 km) SE | Sir Seewoosagur Ramgoolam International Airport (MRU) | Plaisance, Mauritius | |
| 3 | 11,314.38 miles (18,208.69 km) SE | Pierrefonds Airport (ZSE) | Saint-Pierre, Réunion | |
| 4 | 11,297.40 miles (18,181.36 km) SE | Roland Garros Airport (RUN) | St Denis, Réunion, France | |
| 5 | 11,012.62 miles (17,723.05 km) ESE | Tôlanaro Airport (FTU) | Tôlanaro, Madagascar | |
| 6 | 10,956.86 miles (17,633.32 km) ESE | Mananjary Airport (MNJ) | Mananjary, Madagascar | |
| 7 | 10,899.70 miles (17,541.32 km) ESE | Fianarantsoa Airport (WFI) | Fianarantsoa, Madagascar | |
| 8 | 10,876.40 miles (17,503.83 km) ESE | Ampanihy Airport (AMP) | Ampanihy, Madagascar | |
| 9 | 10,876.32 miles (17,503.69 km) ESE | Toamasino Airport (TMM) | Toamasina, Madagascar | |
| 10 | 10,848.56 miles (17,459.02 km) SE | Sainte Marie Airport (SMS) | Île Sainte-Marie, Madagascar | |
| 11 | 10,811.51 miles (17,399.40 km) ESE | Ivato International Airport (TNR) | Antananarivo, Madagascar | |
| 12 | 10,766.88 miles (17,327.57 km) SE | Antsirabato Airport (ANM) | Antalaha, Madagascar | |
| 13 | 10,746.59 miles (17,294.92 km) ESE | Manja Airport (MJA) | Manja, Menabe, Madagascar | |
| 14 | 10,740.19 miles (17,284.61 km) SE | Mandritsara Airport (WMA) | Mandritsara, Madagascar | |
| 15 | 10,737.71 miles (17,280.62 km) ESE | Miandrivazo Airport (ZVA) | Miandrivazo, Madagascar | |
| Rank | Distance & Direction | Airport Name & IATA Code | Airport Location | Further Actions |
| 1 | 45.87 miles (73.82 km) SSE | St. George Airport (STG) | St. George, Alaska, United States | |
| 2 | 262.64 miles (422.68 km) NNE | Mekoryuk Airport (MYU) | Mekoryuk, Alaska, United States | |
| 3 | 267.59 miles (430.64 km) SE | Unalaska Airport (DUT) | Unalaska, Alaska, United States | |
| 4 | 271.76 miles (437.36 km) SE | Akutan Seaplane Base (KQA) | Akutan, Alaska, United States | |
| 5 | 293.58 miles (472.48 km) NE | Kipnuk Airport (KPN) | Kipnuk, Alaska, United States | |
| 6 | 294.29 miles (473.61 km) NE | Tununak Airport (TNK) | Tununak, Alaska, United States | |
| 7 | 296.35 miles (476.92 km) NE | Chefornak Airport (CYF) | Chefornak, Alaska, United States | |
| 8 | 296.47 miles (477.13 km) NE | Toksook Bay Airport (OOK) | Toksook Bay, Alaska, United States | |
| 9 | 296.95 miles (477.89 km) S | Nikolski Air Station (IKO) | Nikolski, Alaska, United States | |
| 10 | 301.62 miles (485.42 km) NE | Nightmute Airport (NME) | Nightmute, Alaska, United States | |
| 11 | 307.85 miles (495.43 km) ESE | False Pass Airport (KFP) | False Pass, Alaska, United States | |
| 12 | 316.18 miles (508.85 km) ENE | Cape Newenham LRRS Airport (EHM) | Cape Newenham, Alaska, United States | |
| 13 | 318.29 miles (512.23 km) ESE | Cold Bay Airport (CDB) | Cold Bay, Alaska, United States | |
| 14 | 327.13 miles (526.46 km) NE | Kongiganak Airport (KKH) | Kongiganak, Alaska, United States | |
| 15 | 327.21 miles (526.59 km) NE | Newtok Airport (WWT) | Newtok, Alaska, United States | |
| Rank | Distance & Direction | Airport Name & IATA Code | Airport Location | Further Actions |
| 1 | 10,781.39 miles (17,350.92 km) SSW | Cape Town International Airport (CPT) | Cape Town, South Africa | |
| 2 | 10,730.87 miles (17,269.62 km) SSW | George Airport (GRJ) | George, South Africa | |
| 3 | 10,671.41 miles (17,173.93 km) SSW | Port Elizabeth International Airport (PLZ) | Port Elizabeth, South Africa | |
| 4 | 10,617.95 miles (17,087.89 km) SSW | Port Alfred Airport (AFD) | Port Alfred, South Africa | |
| 5 | 10,564.73 miles (17,002.25 km) SW | East London Airport (ELS) | East London, South Africa | |
| 6 | 10,505.23 miles (16,906.48 km) SSW | Kleinsee Airport (KLZ) | Kleinzee, South Africa | |
| 7 | 10,461.01 miles (16,835.32 km) SSW | Aggeneys Airport (AGZ) | Aggeneys, South Africa | |
| 8 | 10,461.01 miles (16,835.32 km) SSW | Wild Coast Sun Airport (MZF) | Mzamba, South Africa | |
| 9 | 10,450.76 miles (16,818.82 km) SW | Mthatha Airport (UTT) | Mthatha, South Africa | |
| 10 | 10,433.98 miles (16,791.82 km) SSW | Alexander Bay Airport (ALJ) | Alexander Bay, South Africa | |
| 11 | 10,376.92 miles (16,699.99 km) SSW | Karasburg Airport (KAS) | Karasburg, Namibia | |
| 12 | 10,372.12 miles (16,692.27 km) SSW | Upington Airport (UTN) | Upington, South Africa | |
| 13 | 10,369.90 miles (16,688.70 km) SW | Margate Airport (MGH) | Margate, KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa | |
| 14 | 10,366.96 miles (16,683.96 km) SSW | Mafeteng Airport (MFC) | Mafeteng, Lesotho | |
| 15 | 10,353.14 miles (16,661.72 km) SSW | Semonkong Airport (SOK) | Semonkong, Lesotho | |