Nonstop flight route between Camp Douglas, Wisconsin, United States and Manzini, Swaziland:
Departure Airport:
(43°56'20"N by 90°15'12"W)
Arrival Airport:
(26°31'44"S by 31°18'27"E)
Distance from VOK to MTS:
9,004.67 miles (14,491.57 km)
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About this route:
A direct, nonstop flight between Volk Field Air National Guard Base (VOK), Camp Douglas, Wisconsin, United States and Matsapha Airport (MTS), Manzini, Swaziland would travel a Great Circle distance of 9,005 miles (or 14,492 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 Volk Field Air National Guard Base and Matsapha 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 Volk Field Air National Guard Base and Matsapha Airport. You'll see that it will travel the same route of the red line on this map!
Departure Airport Information:
| IATA / ICAO Codes: | VOK / KVOK |
| Airport Name: | Volk Field Air National Guard Base |
| Location: | Camp Douglas, Wisconsin, United States |
| GPS Coordinates: | 43°56'20"N by 90°15'12"W |
| Operator/Owner: | U.S. Air Force |
| Airport Type: | Military |
| Elevation: | 912 feet (278 meters) |
| # of Runways: | 1 |
| View all routes: | Routes from VOK |
| More Information: | VOK Maps & Info |
Arrival Airport Information:
| IATA / ICAO Codes: | MTS / FDMS |
| Airport Name: | Matsapha Airport |
| Location: | Manzini, Swaziland |
| GPS Coordinates: | 26°31'44"S by 31°18'27"E |
| Operator/Owner: | Government |
| Airport Type: | Public |
| Elevation: | 2075 feet (632 meters) |
| # of Runways: | 1 |
| View all routes: | Routes from MTS |
| More Information: | MTS Maps & Info |
Facts about Volk Field Air National Guard Base (VOK):
- At around midnight on 25 October 1962, a guard at the Duluth Sector Direction Center saw a figure climbing the security fence.
- Because of Volk Field Air National Guard Base's relatively low elevation of 912 feet, planes can take off or land at Volk Field Air National Guard Base 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.
- Volk Field Air National Guard Base (VOK) currently has only 1 runway.
- The closest airport to Volk Field Air National Guard Base (VOK) is Sparta/Fort McCoy Airport (CMY), which is located 24 miles (39 kilometers) W of VOK.
- The furthest airport from Volk Field Air National Guard Base (VOK) is Margaret River Airport (MGV), which is located 10,917 miles (17,570 kilometers) away in Margaret River, Western Australia, Australia.
- Immediate communication with Duluth showed there was an error.
- In 1989 the site was re-designated a Combat Readiness Training Center.
Facts about Matsapha Airport (MTS):
- Matsapha Airport (MTS) currently has only 1 runway.
- The furthest airport from Matsapha Airport (MTS) is Hana Airport (HNM), which is located 11,827 miles (19,034 kilometers) away in Hana, Hawaii, United States.
- The closest airport to Matsapha Airport (MTS) is Kruger Mpumalanga International Airport (MQP), which is located 80 miles (129 kilometers) N of MTS.
| Rank | Distance & Direction | Airport Name & IATA Code | Airport Location | Further Actions |
| 1 | 24.12 miles (38.82 km) W | Sparta/Fort McCoy Airport (CMY) | Sparta, Wisconsin, United States |     |
| 2 | 35.64 miles (57.36 km) NE | South Wood County Airport (ISW) | Wisconsin Rapids, Wisconsin, United States | |
| 3 | 48.33 miles (77.79 km) N | Marshfield Municipal Airport (MFI) | Marshfield, Wisconsin, United States | |
| 4 | 50.10 miles (80.63 km) W | La Crosse Regional Airport (LSE) | La Crosse, Wisconsin, United States | |
| 5 | 50.36 miles (81.05 km) S | Tri-County Regional Airport (LNR) | Lone Rock, Wisconsin, United States | |
| 6 | 55.10 miles (88.67 km) NE | Stevens Point Municipal Airport (STE) | Stevens Point, Wisconsin, United States | |
| 7 | 64.79 miles (104.27 km) NNE | Central Wisconsin Airport (CWA) | Mosinee, Wisconsin, United States | |
| 8 | 71.79 miles (115.54 km) SE | Dane County Regional Airport (MSN) | Madison, Wisconsin, United States | |
| 9 | 72.92 miles (117.35 km) W | Winona Municipal Airport (ONA) | Winona, Minnesota, United States | |
| 10 | 74.90 miles (120.53 km) NNE | Wausau Downtown Airport (AUW) | Wausau, Wisconsin, United States | |
| 11 | 77.07 miles (124.04 km) SW | Prairie du Chien Municipal Airport (PCD) | Prairie du Chien, Wisconsin, United States | |
| 12 | 80.35 miles (129.32 km) N | Taylor County Airport (MDF) | Medford, Wisconsin, United States | |
| 13 | 84.44 miles (135.89 km) E | Wittman Regional Airport (OSH) | Oshkosh, Wisconsin, United States | |
| 14 | 85.14 miles (137.03 km) ESE | Dodge County Airport (UNU) | Juneau, Wisconsin, United States | |
| 15 | 87.33 miles (140.54 km) WSW | Decorah Municipal Airport (DEH) | Decorah, Iowa, United States | |
| Rank | Distance & Direction | Airport Name & IATA Code | Airport Location | Further Actions |
| 1 | 10,917.28 miles (17,569.61 km) WSW | Margaret River Airport (MGV) | Margaret River, Western Australia, Australia | |
| 2 | 10,893.55 miles (17,531.43 km) WSW | Busselton Regional Airport (BQB) | Busselton, Western Australia, Australia | |
| 3 | 10,880.83 miles (17,510.95 km) WSW | Manjimup Airport (MJP) | Manjimup, Western Australia, Australia | |
| 4 | 10,868.23 miles (17,490.68 km) WSW | Bunbury Airport (BUY) | Bunbury, Western Australia, Australia | |
| 5 | 10,825.52 miles (17,421.94 km) WSW | Albany Airport (ALH) | Albany, Western Australia, Australia | |
| 6 | 10,818.04 miles (17,409.91 km) WSW | Rottnest Airport (RTS) | Rottnest Island, Western Australia, Australia | |
| 7 | 10,806.09 miles (17,390.68 km) WSW | Jandakot Airport (JAD) | Jandakot, Western Australia, Australia | |
| 8 | 10,795.47 miles (17,373.58 km) WSW | Perth Airport (PER) | Perth, Western Australia, Australia | |
| 9 | 10,786.87 miles (17,359.75 km) WSW | Katanning Airport (KNI) | Katanning, Western Australia, Australia | |
| 10 | 10,764.97 miles (17,324.49 km) WSW | Jurien Bay Airport (JUR) | Jurien Bay, Western Australia, Australia | |
| 11 | 10,709.73 miles (17,235.59 km) WSW | Geraldton Airport (GET) | Geraldton, Western Australia, Australia | |
| 12 | 10,674.98 miles (17,179.67 km) WSW | Kalbarri Airport (KAX) | Kalbarri, Western Australia, Australia | |
| 13 | 10,670.97 miles (17,173.22 km) WSW | Morawa Airport (MWB) | Morawa, Western Australia, Australia | |
| 14 | 10,658.89 miles (17,153.78 km) WSW | Mullewa Airport (MXU) | Mullewa, Western Australia, Australia | |
| 15 | 10,611.60 miles (17,077.67 km) SW | Shark Bay Airport (MJK) | Monkey Mia, Western Australia, Australia | |
| Rank | Distance & Direction | Airport Name & IATA Code | Airport Location | Further Actions |
| 1 | 80.14 miles (128.97 km) N | Kruger Mpumalanga International Airport (MQP) | Nelspruit, South Africa | |
| 2 | 88.95 miles (143.15 km) ENE | Maputo International Airport (MPM) | Maputo, Mozambique | |
| 3 | 118.23 miles (190.27 km) SSE | Hluhluwe Airport (HLW) | Hluhluwe, South Africa | |
| 4 | 119.13 miles (191.71 km) N | Mala Mala Airport (AAM) | Mala Mala, South Africa | |
| 5 | 151.08 miles (243.13 km) N | Air Force Base Hoedspruit (HDS) | Hoedspruit, South Africa | |
| 6 | 160.19 miles (257.81 km) SSE | Richards Bay Airport (RCB) | Richards Bay, KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa | |
| 7 | 170.72 miles (274.75 km) SSW | Ladysmith Airport (LAY) | Ladysmith, KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa | |
| 8 | 179.36 miles (288.65 km) N | Hendrik Van Eck Airport (PHW) | Phalaborwa, South Africa | |
| 9 | 180.27 miles (290.12 km) W | Heidelberg Airport (HDB) | Heidelberg, Baden-Württemberg, Germany | |
| 10 | 191.47 miles (308.14 km) W | O. R. Tambo International Airport (JNB) | Johannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa | |
| 11 | 196.36 miles (316.01 km) W | Rand Airport (QRA) | Johannesburg, South Africa | |
| 12 | 199.81 miles (321.56 km) W | Grand Central Airport (GCJ) | Johannesburg, South Africa | |
| 13 | 200.65 miles (322.92 km) WNW | Wonderboom Airport (PRY) | Pretoria, South Africa | |
| 14 | 213.49 miles (343.58 km) W | Lanseria International Airport (HLA) | Lanseria, South Africa | |
| 15 | 213.69 miles (343.90 km) S | King Shaka International (DUR) | Durban, KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa | |
| Rank | Distance & Direction | Airport Name & IATA Code | Airport Location | Further Actions |
| 1 | 11,827.45 miles (19,034.40 km) NE | Hana Airport (HNM) | Hana, Hawaii, United States | |
| 2 | 11,817.05 miles (19,017.66 km) NE | Hilo International Airport (ITO) | Hilo, Hawaii, United States | |
| 3 | 11,811.83 miles (19,009.25 km) NE | Kahului Airport (OGG) | Kahului, Hawaii, United States | |
| 4 | 11,809.50 miles (19,005.50 km) NE | Upolu Airport (UPP) | Hawi, Hawaii, United States | |
| 5 | 11,805.06 miles (18,998.36 km) NE | Waimea-Kohala Airport (MUE) | Kamuela, Hawaii, United States | |
| 6 | 11,802.57 miles (18,994.35 km) NE | Kapalua Airport (JHM) | Lahaina, Hawaii, United States | |
| 7 | 11,797.75 miles (18,986.60 km) ENE | Kalaupapa Airport (LUP) | Kalaupapa, Hawaii, United States | |
| 8 | 11,794.73 miles (18,981.74 km) NE | Pōhakuloa Training Area (BSF) | Camp Pohakuloa, Hawaii, United States | |
| 9 | 11,789.00 miles (18,972.51 km) ENE | Molokai Airport (MKK) | Kaunakakai, Hawaii, United States | |
| 10 | 11,780.88 miles (18,959.44 km) NE | Lanai Airport (LNY) | Lanai City, Hawaii, United States | |
| 11 | 11,775.04 miles (18,950.04 km) NE | Kona International Airport at Keāhole (KOA) | Kailua / Kona, Hawaii, United States | |
| 12 | 11,752.02 miles (18,912.99 km) ENE | Honolulu International Airport (HNL) | Honolulu, Hawaii, United States | |
| 13 | 11,752.02 miles (18,912.99 km) ENE | Hickam Field (HIK) | Honolulu, Hawaii, United States | |
| 14 | 11,751.94 miles (18,912.86 km) ENE | Wheeler AAF (HHI) | Wahiawa, Hawaii, United States | |
| 15 | 11,746.82 miles (18,904.62 km) ENE | Dillingham Airfield (HDH) | Mokuleia, Hawaii, United States | |