Nonstop flight route between Van Nuys, California, United States and Andros, Bahamas:
Departure Airport:
(34°12'34"N by 118°29'23"W)
Arrival Airport:
(24°17'16"N by 77°41'4"W)
Distance from VNY to MAY:
2,535.41 miles (4,080.33 km)
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About this route:
A direct, nonstop flight between Van Nuys Airport (VNY), Van Nuys, California, United States and Clarence A. Bain Airport (MAY), Andros, Bahamas would travel a Great Circle distance of 2,535 miles (or 4,080 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 Van Nuys Airport and Clarence A. Bain 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 Van Nuys Airport and Clarence A. Bain Airport. You'll see that it will travel the same route of the red line on this map!
Departure Airport Information:
| IATA / ICAO Codes: | VNY / KVNY |
| Airport Name: | Van Nuys Airport |
| Location: | Van Nuys, California, United States |
| GPS Coordinates: | 34°12'34"N by 118°29'23"W |
| Area Served: | Los Angeles, California |
| Operator/Owner: | Los Angeles World Airports |
| Airport Type: | Public |
| Elevation: | 802 feet (244 meters) |
| # of Runways: | 2 |
| View all routes: | Routes from VNY |
| More Information: | VNY Maps & Info |
Arrival Airport Information:
| IATA / ICAO Codes: | MAY / MYAB |
| Airport Name: | Clarence A. Bain Airport |
| Location: | Andros, Bahamas |
| GPS Coordinates: | 24°17'16"N by 77°41'4"W |
| Operator/Owner: | Government |
| Airport Type: | Public |
| Elevation: | 19 feet (6 meters) |
| # of Runways: | 1 |
| View all routes: | Routes from MAY |
| More Information: | MAY Maps & Info |
Facts about Van Nuys Airport (VNY):
- Because of Van Nuys Airport's relatively low elevation of 802 feet, planes can take off or land at Van Nuys 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.
- Van Nuys Airport is the busiest general aviation airport in the world, and the 25th busiest airport in the world.
- Many movies and television shows have been filmed at the airport, including a scene showing the arrival of Major Strasser in Casablanca, an episode of the TV show Alias, and several episodes of Season 5 of 24.
- The furthest airport from Van Nuys Airport (VNY) is Pierrefonds Airport (ZSE), which is located 11,472 miles (18,463 kilometers) away in Saint-Pierre, Réunion.
- Most news helicopters from the Los Angeles area are based at Van Nuys Airport.
- Van Nuys Airport (VNY) has 2 runways.
- Hollywood celebrities, politicians, and business executives are known to use this airport, which has convenience and anonymity.
- The closest airport to Van Nuys Airport (VNY) is Whiteman Airport (WHP), which is located only 6 miles (9 kilometers) NE of VNY.
Facts about Clarence A. Bain Airport (MAY):
- The furthest airport from Clarence A. Bain Airport (MAY) is Shark Bay Airport (MJK), which is located 11,724 miles (18,867 kilometers) away in Monkey Mia, Western Australia, Australia.
- Clarence A. Bain Airport (MAY) currently has only 1 runway.
- Because of Clarence A. Bain Airport's relatively low elevation of 19 feet, planes can take off or land at Clarence A. Bain 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 Clarence A. Bain Airport (MAY) is South Andros Airport Congo Town Airport (TZN), which is located only 11 miles (17 kilometers) SE of MAY.
| Rank | Distance & Direction | Airport Name & IATA Code | Airport Location | Further Actions |
| 1 | 5.56 miles (8.94 km) NE | Whiteman Airport (WHP) | Los Angeles, California, United States |     |
| 2 | 7.53 miles (12.13 km) E | Bob Hope Airport (BUR) | Burbank, California, United States | |
| 3 | 13.58 miles (21.85 km) S | Santa Monica Airport (SMO) | Santa Monica, California, United States | |
| 4 | 19.05 miles (30.66 km) SSE | Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) | Los Angeles, California, United States | |
| 5 | 21.71 miles (34.94 km) SSE | Hawthorne Municipal Airport (HHR) | Hawthorne, California, United States | |
| 6 | 26.21 miles (42.18 km) SSE | Compton/Woodley Airport (CPM) | Compton, California, United States | |
| 7 | 27.40 miles (44.09 km) ESE | San Gabriel Valley (El Monte) Airport (EMT) | El Monte, California, United States | |
| 8 | 29.37 miles (47.26 km) SSE | Zamperini FieldLomita Landing Strip (TOA) | Torrance, California, United States | |
| 9 | 33.30 miles (53.59 km) SE | Long Beach Airport (JLB) | Long Beach, California, United States | |
| 10 | 33.30 miles (53.59 km) SE | Long Beach Airport (LGB) | Long Beach, California, United States | |
| 11 | 33.99 miles (54.70 km) WNW | Santa Paula Airport (SZP) | Santa Paula, California, United States | |
| 12 | 36.61 miles (58.91 km) W | Naval Air Station Point Mugu (NTD) | Point Mugu, California, United States | |
| 13 | 37.09 miles (59.68 km) NE | Palmdale Regional Airport (PMD) | Palmdale, California, United States | |
| 14 | 37.39 miles (60.17 km) SE | Fullerton Municipal Airport (FUL) | Fullerton, California, United States | |
| 15 | 39.84 miles (64.11 km) NNE | General Wm. J. Fox Airfield (WJF) | Lancaster, California, United States | |
| Rank | Distance & Direction | Airport Name & IATA Code | Airport Location | Further Actions |
| 1 | 11,472.31 miles (18,462.86 km) SSE | Pierrefonds Airport (ZSE) | Saint-Pierre, Réunion | |
| 2 | 11,456.41 miles (18,437.25 km) SSE | Sir Seewoosagur Ramgoolam International Airport (MRU) | Plaisance, Mauritius | |
| 3 | 11,446.53 miles (18,421.36 km) SSE | Roland Garros Airport (RUN) | St Denis, Réunion, France | |
| 4 | 11,431.83 miles (18,397.69 km) S | Sir Gaëtan Duval Airport (RRG) | Rodrigues Island, Mauritius | |
| 5 | 11,359.07 miles (18,280.61 km) ESE | Tôlanaro Airport (FTU) | Tôlanaro, Madagascar | |
| 6 | 11,235.07 miles (18,081.04 km) ESE | Ampanihy Airport (AMP) | Ampanihy, Madagascar | |
| 7 | 11,232.93 miles (18,077.61 km) SE | Mananjary Airport (MNJ) | Mananjary, Madagascar | |
| 8 | 11,193.61 miles (18,014.33 km) SE | Fianarantsoa Airport (WFI) | Fianarantsoa, Madagascar | |
| 9 | 11,096.89 miles (17,858.68 km) SE | Toamasino Airport (TMM) | Toamasina, Madagascar | |
| 10 | 11,067.48 miles (17,811.34 km) SE | Manja Airport (MJA) | Manja, Menabe, Madagascar | |
| 11 | 11,066.39 miles (17,809.58 km) SE | Ivato International Airport (TNR) | Antananarivo, Madagascar | |
| 12 | 11,050.45 miles (17,783.93 km) SE | Sainte Marie Airport (SMS) | Île Sainte-Marie, Madagascar | |
| 13 | 11,050.32 miles (17,783.73 km) ESE | Andavadoaka Airport (DVD) | Andavadoaka, Toliara province, Atsimo-Andrefana region, Madagascar | |
| 14 | 11,039.02 miles (17,765.54 km) ESE | Morombe Airport (MXM) | Morombe, Madagascar | |
| 15 | 11,025.15 miles (17,743.22 km) SE | Miandrivazo Airport (ZVA) | Miandrivazo, Madagascar | |
| Rank | Distance & Direction | Airport Name & IATA Code | Airport Location | Further Actions |
| 1 | 10.73 miles (17.27 km) SE | South Andros Airport Congo Town Airport (TZN) | Congo Town, Andros Island, Bahamas | |
| 2 | 29.21 miles (47.01 km) NNW | Andros Town Airport (ASD) | Andros Island, Bahamas | |
| 3 | 53.68 miles (86.39 km) NNE | Lynden Pindling International Airport (NAS) | Nassau, Bahamas | |
| 4 | 79.00 miles (127.14 km) N | Chub Cay International Airport (CCZ) | Chub Cay, Berry Islands, Bahamas | |
| 5 | 94.01 miles (151.30 km) ENE | Cape Eleuthera Airport (CEL) | Cape Eleuthera, Eleuthera, Bahamas | |
| 6 | 100.69 miles (162.05 km) N | Great Harbour Cay Airport (GHC) | Bullock Harbour, Berry Islands, Bahamas | |
| 7 | 103.28 miles (166.21 km) NE | North Eleuthera Airport (ELH) | North Eleuthera, Eleuthera Island, Bahamas | |
| 8 | 109.33 miles (175.96 km) NE | Governor's Harbour Airport (GHB) | Governor's Harbour, Eleuthera, Bahamas | |
| 9 | 124.89 miles (200.98 km) ESE | Exuma International Airport (GGT) | Moss Town, Great Exuma Island, Bahamas | |
| 10 | 128.65 miles (207.04 km) E | Arthur's Town Airport (ATC) | Arthur's Town, Cat Island, Bahamas | |
| 11 | 132.65 miles (213.48 km) SSW | Jardines del Rey International Airport (CCC) | Cayo Coco, Cuba | |
| 12 | 132.71 miles (213.57 km) NW | Cat Cay Airport (CXY) | Cat Cay, Bimini Islands, Bahamas | |
| 13 | 138.96 miles (223.63 km) NW | South Bimini Airport (BIM) | Bimini, Bahamas | |
| 14 | 140.59 miles (226.26 km) E | New Bight Airport (NET) | New Bight, Cat Island, Bahamas | |
| 15 | 140.59 miles (226.26 km) E | New Bight Airport (TBI) | New Bight, Cat Island, Bahamas | |
| Rank | Distance & Direction | Airport Name & IATA Code | Airport Location | Further Actions |
| 1 | 11,723.69 miles (18,867.41 km) WSW | Shark Bay Airport (MJK) | Monkey Mia, Western Australia, Australia | |
| 2 | 11,722.27 miles (18,865.12 km) W | Carnarvon Airport (CVQ) | Carnarvon, Western Australia, Australia | |
| 3 | 11,676.40 miles (18,791.30 km) W | RAAF Learmonth (LEA) | Exmouth, Western Australia, Australia | |
| 4 | 11,659.00 miles (18,763.29 km) WSW | Kalbarri Airport (KAX) | Kalbarri, Western Australia, Australia | |
| 5 | 11,610.50 miles (18,685.24 km) WSW | Geraldton Airport (GET) | Geraldton, Western Australia, Australia | |
| 6 | 11,570.55 miles (18,620.95 km) WSW | Mullewa Airport (MXU) | Mullewa, Western Australia, Australia | |
| 7 | 11,569.33 miles (18,618.98 km) WSW | Barrow Island Airport (BWB) | Barrow Island, Western Australia, Australia | |
| 8 | 11,551.88 miles (18,590.91 km) WSW | Jurien Bay Airport (JUR) | Jurien Bay, Western Australia, Australia | |
| 9 | 11,526.99 miles (18,550.85 km) SSE | Cocos (Keeling) Island Airport (CCK) | Cocos Islands, Australia | |
| 10 | 11,526.28 miles (18,549.70 km) WSW | Morawa Airport (MWB) | Morawa, Western Australia, Australia | |
| 11 | 11,481.96 miles (18,478.38 km) WSW | Karratha Airport (KTA) | Karratha / Dampier, Western Australia, Australia | |
| 12 | 11,471.89 miles (18,462.17 km) SW | Rottnest Airport (RTS) | Rottnest Island, Western Australia, Australia | |
| 13 | 11,458.27 miles (18,440.24 km) W | Paraburdoo Airport (PBO) | Paraburdoo, Western Australia, Australia | |
| 14 | 11,455.34 miles (18,435.53 km) SSW | Christmas Island Airport (XCH) | Christmas Island, Australia | |
| 15 | 11,452.39 miles (18,430.79 km) SW | Perth Airport (PER) | Perth, Western Australia, Australia | |