Nonstop flight route between Valdez, Alaska, United States and Hagfors, Sweden:
Departure Airport:
(61°8'2"N by 146°14'53"W)
Arrival Airport:
(60°1'29"N by 13°34'50"E)
Distance from VDZ to HFS:
3,996.73 miles (6,432.09 km)
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About this route:
A direct, nonstop flight between Valdez Airport (VDZ), Valdez, Alaska, United States and Hagfors Airport (HFS), Hagfors, Sweden would travel a Great Circle distance of 3,997 miles (or 6,432 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 Valdez Airport and Hagfors 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 Valdez Airport and Hagfors Airport. You'll see that it will travel the same route of the red line on this map!
Departure Airport Information:
| IATA / ICAO Codes: | VDZ / PAVD |
| Airport Names: |
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| Location: | Valdez, Alaska, United States |
| GPS Coordinates: | 61°8'2"N by 146°14'53"W |
| Area Served: | Valdez, Alaska |
| Operator/Owner: | State of Alaska DOT&PF - Northern Region |
| Airport Type: | Public |
| Elevation: | 121 feet (37 meters) |
| # of Runways: | 1 |
| View all routes: | Routes from VDZ |
| More Information: | VDZ Maps & Info |
Arrival Airport Information:
| IATA / ICAO Codes: | HFS / ESOH |
| Airport Name: | Hagfors Airport |
| Location: | Hagfors, Sweden |
| GPS Coordinates: | 60°1'29"N by 13°34'50"E |
| Elevation: | 0 feet (0 meters) |
| View all routes: | Routes from HFS |
| More Information: | HFS Maps & Info |
Facts about Valdez Airport (VDZ):
- Valdez Airport (VDZ) currently has only 1 runway.
- In addition to being known as "Valdez Airport", another name for VDZ is "Pioneer Field".
- Because of Valdez Airport's relatively low elevation of 121 feet, planes can take off or land at Valdez 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 closest airport to Valdez Airport (VDZ) is Tatitlek Airport (TEK), which is located 23 miles (38 kilometers) SW of VDZ.
- The furthest airport from Valdez Airport (VDZ) is Port Elizabeth International Airport (PLZ), which is located 10,526 miles (16,940 kilometers) away in Port Elizabeth, South Africa.
Facts about Hagfors Airport (HFS):
- The closest airport to Hagfors Airport (HFS) is Karlstad Airport (KSD), which is located 41 miles (66 kilometers) SSW of HFS.
- Because of Hagfors Airport's relatively low elevation of 0 feet, planes can take off or land at Hagfors 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 Hagfors Airport (HFS) is Chatham Islands (CHT), which is located 11,241 miles (18,090 kilometers) away in Waitangi, Chatham Islands, New Zealand.
| Rank | Distance & Direction | Airport Name & IATA Code | Airport Location | Further Actions |
| 1 | 23.37 miles (37.61 km) SW | Tatitlek Airport (TEK) | Tatitlek, Alaska, United States |     |
| 2 | 44.39 miles (71.43 km) SSE | Cordova Municipal Airport (CKU) | Cordova, Alaska, United States | |
| 3 | 49.24 miles (79.24 km) S | Boswell Bay Airport (BSW) | Boswell Bay, Alaska, United States | |
| 4 | 51.41 miles (82.74 km) SSE | Merle K. (Mudhole) Smith Airport (CDV) | Cordova, Alaska, United States | |
| 5 | 64.01 miles (103.02 km) NNE | Copper Center Airport (CZC) | Copper Center, Alaska, United States | |
| 6 | 75.21 miles (121.03 km) NNE | Gulkana Airport (GKN) | Gulkana, Alaska, United States | |
| 7 | 93.94 miles (151.19 km) SW | Chenega Bay Airport (NCN) | Chenega, Alaska, United States | |
| 8 | 99.29 miles (159.79 km) WNW | Palmer Municipal Airport (PAQ) | Palmer, Alaska, United States | |
| 9 | 112.97 miles (181.81 km) ENE | McCarthy Airport (MXY) | McCarthy, Alaska, United States | |
| 10 | 113.13 miles (182.06 km) WNW | Wasilla Airport (WWA) | Wasilla, Alaska, United States | |
| 11 | 113.73 miles (183.02 km) W | Bryant Army Airfield (FRN) | Fort Richardson, Anchorage, Alaska, United States | |
| 12 | 116.38 miles (187.30 km) S | Middleton Island Airport (MDO) | Middleton Island, Alaska, United States | |
| 13 | 118.72 miles (191.07 km) W | Elmendorf Air Force Base (EDF) | Anchorage, Alaska, United States | |
| 14 | 119.22 miles (191.87 km) E | May Creek Airport (MYK) | May Creek, Alaska, United States | |
| 15 | 119.91 miles (192.98 km) W | Merrill Field (MRI) | Anchorage, Alaska, United States | |
| Rank | Distance & Direction | Airport Name & IATA Code | Airport Location | Further Actions |
| 1 | 10,526.27 miles (16,940.34 km) SSE | Port Elizabeth International Airport (PLZ) | Port Elizabeth, South Africa | |
| 2 | 10,506.66 miles (16,908.78 km) SSE | Port Alfred Airport (AFD) | Port Alfred, South Africa | |
| 3 | 10,495.40 miles (16,890.66 km) SSE | George Airport (GRJ) | George, South Africa | |
| 4 | 10,477.23 miles (16,861.42 km) S | East London Airport (ELS) | East London, South Africa | |
| 5 | 10,442.56 miles (16,805.63 km) SSE | Cape Town International Airport (CPT) | Cape Town, South Africa | |
| 6 | 10,379.60 miles (16,704.30 km) S | Mthatha Airport (UTT) | Mthatha, South Africa | |
| 7 | 10,339.29 miles (16,639.43 km) S | Margate Airport (MGH) | Margate, KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa | |
| 8 | 10,265.52 miles (16,520.71 km) S | Lebakeng Airport (LEF) | Lebakeng, Lesotho | |
| 9 | 10,258.80 miles (16,509.90 km) S | Semonkong Airport (SOK) | Semonkong, Lesotho | |
| 10 | 10,255.80 miles (16,505.07 km) S | Pietermaritzburg Airport (PZB) | Pietermaritzburg, South Africa | |
| 11 | 10,255.79 miles (16,505.06 km) S | King Shaka International (DUR) | Durban, KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa | |
| 12 | 10,254.69 miles (16,503.29 km) S | Lesobeng Airport (LES) | Lesobeng, Lesotho | |
| 13 | 10,251.43 miles (16,498.03 km) S | Mafeteng Airport (MFC) | Mafeteng, Lesotho | |
| 14 | 10,230.04 miles (16,463.60 km) S | Moshoeshoe I International Airport (MSU) | Maseru, Lesotho | |
| 15 | 10,225.52 miles (16,456.34 km) S | Mokhotlong Airport (MKH) | Mokhotlong, Lesotho | |
| Rank | Distance & Direction | Airport Name & IATA Code | Airport Location | Further Actions |
| 1 | 40.98 miles (65.95 km) SSW | Karlstad Airport (KSD) | Karlstad, Sweden | |
| 2 | 71.82 miles (115.58 km) ENE | Borlänge Airport (BLE) | Borlänge, Dalarna, Sweden | |
| 3 | 71.86 miles (115.65 km) NNE | Mora–Siljan Airport (MXX) | Mora, Sweden | |
| 4 | 75.22 miles (121.06 km) SE | Örebro Airport (ORB) | Örebro, Sweden | |
| 5 | 86.82 miles (139.73 km) W | Oslo Airport, Gardermoen (OSL) | Ullensaker (near Oslo), Norway | |
| 6 | 101.70 miles (163.67 km) WNW | Hamar Airport, Stafsberg (HMR) | Hamar, Norway | |
| 7 | 102.98 miles (165.73 km) W | Oslo Airport, Fornebu ( Closed ) (FBU) | Oslo, Norway | |
| 8 | 107.16 miles (172.45 km) WSW | Moss Airport, Rygge (RYG) | Rygge (near Moss), Norway | |
| 9 | 108.72 miles (174.96 km) S | Lidköping-Hovby Airport (LDK) | Lidköping, Sweden | |
| 10 | 110.26 miles (177.45 km) ESE | Stockholm Västerås Airport (VST) | Stockholm, Sweden | |
| 11 | 118.61 miles (190.89 km) ESE | Eskilstuna Airport (EKT) | Eskilstuna, Sweden | |
| 12 | 121.86 miles (196.11 km) ENE | Gävle-Sandviken Airport (GVX) | Gävle-Sandviken, Sweden | |
| 13 | 125.50 miles (201.96 km) SSW | Trollhättan–Vänersborg Airport (THN) | Trollhättan / Vänersborg, Sweden | |
| 14 | 129.75 miles (208.81 km) WSW | Sandefjord Airport, Torp (TRF) | Sandefjord / Stokke, Norway | |
| 15 | 133.97 miles (215.60 km) SE | Linköping City Airport (LPI) | Linköping, Sweden | |
| Rank | Distance & Direction | Airport Name & IATA Code | Airport Location | Further Actions |
| 1 | 11,240.70 miles (18,090.10 km) SSE | Chatham Islands (CHT) | Waitangi, Chatham Islands, New Zealand | |
| 2 | 11,074.20 miles (17,822.15 km) SE | Dunedin International Airport (DUD) | Dunedin, Otago, New Zealand | |
| 3 | 11,066.34 miles (17,809.51 km) ESE | Ryan's Creek Aerodrome (SZS) | Stewart Island, New Zealand | |
| 4 | 11,046.37 miles (17,777.36 km) ESE | Invercargill Airport (IVC) | Invercargill, New Zealand | |
| 5 | 11,044.33 miles (17,774.08 km) SE | Oamaru Airport (OAM) | Oamaru, North Otago, New Zealand | |
| 6 | 11,010.71 miles (17,719.98 km) SE | Alexandra Aerodrome (ALR) | Alexandra, New Zealand | |
| 7 | 11,009.59 miles (17,718.17 km) SE | Richard Pearse Airport (Timaru Airport) (TIU) | Timaru, New Zealand | |
| 8 | 11,001.24 miles (17,704.74 km) SE | Ashburton Aerodrome (ASG) | Ashburton, New Zealand | |
| 9 | 10,995.56 miles (17,695.60 km) SE | Christchurch International Airport (CHC) | Christchurch, New Zealand | |
| 10 | 10,982.00 miles (17,673.77 km) SE | Queenstown Airport (ZQN) | Queenstown, New Zealand | |
| 11 | 10,979.51 miles (17,669.76 km) SE | Wanaka Airport (WKA) | Wanaka, New Zealand | |
| 12 | 10,957.56 miles (17,634.44 km) SE | Kaikoura Aerodrome (KBZ) | Kaikoura, New Zealand | |
| 13 | 10,957.10 miles (17,633.71 km) SE | Glentanner Aerodrome (GTN) | Mount Cook, New Zealand | |
| 14 | 10,949.19 miles (17,620.98 km) SE | Mount Cook Airport (MON) | Mount Cook, New Zealand | |
| 15 | 10,939.13 miles (17,604.78 km) ESE | Milford Sound Airport (MFN) | Milford Sound, New Zealand | |