Nonstop flight route between Yakutat, Alaska, United States and Goba, Ethiopia:
Departure Airport:
(59°30'11"N by 139°39'37"W)
Arrival Airport:
(7°7'8"N by 40°2'42"E)
Distance from YAK to GOB:
7,833.62 miles (12,606.96 km)
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About this route:
A direct, nonstop flight between Yakutat Airport (YAK), Yakutat, Alaska, United States and Robe Airport (GOB), Goba, Ethiopia would travel a Great Circle distance of 7,834 miles (or 12,607 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 Yakutat Airport and Robe 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 Yakutat Airport and Robe Airport. You'll see that it will travel the same route of the red line on this map!
Departure Airport Information:
| IATA / ICAO Codes: | YAK / PAYA |
| Airport Names: |
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| Location: | Yakutat, Alaska, United States |
| GPS Coordinates: | 59°30'11"N by 139°39'37"W |
| Area Served: | Yakutat, Alaska |
| Operator/Owner: | State of Alaska DOT&PF - Southeast Region |
| Airport Type: | Public |
| Elevation: | 33 feet (10 meters) |
| # of Runways: | 2 |
| View all routes: | Routes from YAK |
| More Information: | YAK Maps & Info |
Arrival Airport Information:
| IATA / ICAO Codes: | GOB / HAGB |
| Airport Name: | Robe Airport |
| Location: | Goba, Ethiopia |
| GPS Coordinates: | 7°7'8"N by 40°2'42"E |
| Elevation: | 0 feet (0 meters) |
| View all routes: | Routes from GOB |
| More Information: | GOB Maps & Info |
Facts about Yakutat Airport (YAK):
- The furthest airport from Yakutat Airport (YAK) is Port Elizabeth International Airport (PLZ), which is located 10,551 miles (16,979 kilometers) away in Port Elizabeth, South Africa.
- As per Federal Aviation Administration records, the airport had 11,028 passenger boardings in calendar year 2008, 12,158 enplanements in 2009, and 10,035 in 2010.
- Yakutat Airport (YAK) has 2 runways.
- The closest airport to Yakutat Airport (YAK) is Icy Bay Airport (ICY), which is located 77 miles (124 kilometers) WNW of YAK.
- Because of Yakutat Airport's relatively low elevation of 33 feet, planes can take off or land at Yakutat 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.
- In addition to being known as "Yakutat Airport", another name for YAK is "Yakutat Army Airfield".
Facts about Robe Airport (GOB):
- The furthest airport from Robe Airport (GOB) is Atuona Airport (AUQ), which is nearly antipodal to Robe Airport (meaning Robe Airport is almost on the exact opposite side of the Earth from Atuona Airport), and is located 12,243 miles (19,703 kilometers) away in Atuona, Marquesas Islands, French Polynesia.
- The closest airport to Robe Airport (GOB) is Ghinnir Airport (GNN), which is located 46 miles (74 kilometers) E of GOB.
- Because of Robe Airport's relatively low elevation of 0 feet, planes can take off or land at Robe 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.
| Rank | Distance & Direction | Airport Name & IATA Code | Airport Location | Further Actions |
| 1 | 76.75 miles (123.52 km) WNW | Icy Bay Airport (ICY) | Icy Bay, Alaska, United States |     |
| 2 | 106.29 miles (171.05 km) WNW | Yakataga Airport (CYT) | Cape Yakataga, Alaska, United States | |
| 3 | 114.83 miles (184.80 km) NE | Haines Junction Airport (YHT) | Haines Junction, Yukon, Canada | |
| 4 | 130.73 miles (210.39 km) N | Burwash Airport (YDB) | Burwash Landing, Yukon, Canada | |
| 5 | 146.68 miles (236.06 km) E | Haines Airport (HNS) | Haines, Alaska, United States | |
| 6 | 148.93 miles (239.67 km) SE | Elfin Cove Seaplane Base (ELV) | Elfin Cove, Alaska, United States | |
| 7 | 152.44 miles (245.33 km) E | Skagway Airport (SGY) | Skagway, Alaska, United States | |
| 8 | 159.26 miles (256.30 km) ESE | Gustavus Airport (GST) | Gustavus, Alaska, United States | |
| 9 | 163.31 miles (262.82 km) NW | May Creek Airport (MYK) | May Creek, Alaska, United States | |
| 10 | 167.60 miles (269.72 km) ESE | Excursion Inlet Seaplane Base (EXI) | Excursion Inlet, Alaska, United States | |
| 11 | 173.30 miles (278.90 km) NW | McCarthy Airport (MXY) | McCarthy, Alaska, United States | |
| 12 | 178.72 miles (287.62 km) ENE | Erik Nielsen Whitehorse International Airport (YXY) | Whitehorse, Yukon, Canada | |
| 13 | 180.50 miles (290.49 km) ESE | Hoonah Airport (HNH) | Hoonah, Alaska, United States | |
| 14 | 190.65 miles (306.82 km) ESE | Funter Bay Seaplane Base (FNR) | Funter Bay, Alaska, United States | |
| 15 | 194.81 miles (313.51 km) NNW | Chisana Airport (CZN) | Chisana, Alaska, United States | |
| Rank | Distance & Direction | Airport Name & IATA Code | Airport Location | Further Actions |
| 1 | 10,550.55 miles (16,979.42 km) SSE | Port Elizabeth International Airport (PLZ) | Port Elizabeth, South Africa | |
| 2 | 10,541.50 miles (16,964.85 km) SSE | Port Alfred Airport (AFD) | Port Alfred, South Africa | |
| 3 | 10,520.13 miles (16,930.47 km) SSE | East London Airport (ELS) | East London, South Africa | |
| 4 | 10,495.16 miles (16,890.28 km) SSE | George Airport (GRJ) | George, South Africa | |
| 5 | 10,431.04 miles (16,787.09 km) SSE | Mthatha Airport (UTT) | Mthatha, South Africa | |
| 6 | 10,414.95 miles (16,761.19 km) SE | Cape Town International Airport (CPT) | Cape Town, South Africa | |
| 7 | 10,403.75 miles (16,743.17 km) SSE | Margate Airport (MGH) | Margate, KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa | |
| 8 | 10,326.88 miles (16,619.46 km) SSE | King Shaka International (DUR) | Durban, KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa | |
| 9 | 10,321.84 miles (16,611.34 km) SSE | Pietermaritzburg Airport (PZB) | Pietermaritzburg, South Africa | |
| 10 | 10,318.88 miles (16,606.58 km) SSE | Lebakeng Airport (LEF) | Lebakeng, Lesotho | |
| 11 | 10,307.97 miles (16,589.03 km) SSE | Semonkong Airport (SOK) | Semonkong, Lesotho | |
| 12 | 10,306.08 miles (16,585.99 km) SSE | Lesobeng Airport (LES) | Lesobeng, Lesotho | |
| 13 | 10,294.82 miles (16,567.86 km) SSE | Mafeteng Airport (MFC) | Mafeteng, Lesotho | |
| 14 | 10,282.54 miles (16,548.10 km) SSE | Mokhotlong Airport (MKH) | Mokhotlong, Lesotho | |
| 15 | 10,276.07 miles (16,537.70 km) SSE | Moshoeshoe I International Airport (MSU) | Maseru, Lesotho | |
| Rank | Distance & Direction | Airport Name & IATA Code | Airport Location | Further Actions |
| 1 | 46.12 miles (74.22 km) E | Ghinnir Airport (GNN) | Ghinnir, Ethiopia | |
| 2 | 105.99 miles (170.58 km) W | Awasa International Airport (AWA) | Awasa, Ethiopia | |
| 3 | 128.46 miles (206.73 km) S | Neghelle Airport (EGL) | Negele Boran, Ethiopia | |
| 4 | 154.13 miles (248.05 km) NNW | Addis Ababa Bole International Airport (ADD) | Addis Ababa, Ethiopia | |
| 5 | 184.25 miles (296.52 km) WSW | Arba Minch Airport (AMH) | Arba Minch, Ethiopia | |
| 6 | 212.75 miles (342.38 km) NE | Aba Tenna Dejazmach Yilma International Airport (DIR) | Dire Dawa, Ethiopia | |
| 7 | 224.42 miles (361.18 km) W | Aba Segud Airport (JIM) | Jimma, Ethiopia | |
| 8 | 248.53 miles (399.96 km) NE | Wilwal International Airport (JIJ) | Jijiga, Ethiopia | |
| 9 | 255.98 miles (411.95 km) ESE | Gode Airport (GDE) | Gode, Ethiopia | |
| 10 | 256.32 miles (412.51 km) WSW | Baco Airport (Jinka Airport) (BCO) | Jinka, Ethiopia | |
| 11 | 260.61 miles (419.41 km) SSW | Moyale Airport (MYS) | Moyale, Ethiopia | |
| 12 | 264.53 miles (425.72 km) NNW | Mekane Selam Airport (MKS) | Mekane Selam, Ethiopia | |
| 13 | 274.80 miles (442.25 km) N | Combolcha Airport (DSE) | Dessie / Kombolcha, Ethiopia | |
| 14 | 288.39 miles (464.12 km) NE | Borama Airport (BXX) | Borama, Somalia | |
| 15 | 289.07 miles (465.21 km) E | Kabri Dar Airport (ABK) | Kabri Dar (Kabre Dare), Ethiopia | |
| Rank | Distance & Direction | Airport Name & IATA Code | Airport Location | Further Actions |
| 1 | 12,242.73 miles (19,702.72 km) SSW | Atuona Airport (AUQ) | Atuona, Marquesas Islands, French Polynesia | |
| 2 | 11,832.33 miles (19,042.25 km) S | Fangatau Airport (FGU) | Fangatau, French Polynesia | |
| 3 | 11,796.80 miles (18,985.06 km) SSE | Raroia Airport (RRR) | Raroia, French Polynesia | |
| 4 | 11,782.77 miles (18,962.49 km) SE | Manihi Airport (XMH) | Manihi, French Polynesia | |
| 5 | 11,775.19 miles (18,950.28 km) SE | Ahe Airport (AHE) | Ahe, French Polynesia | |
| 6 | 11,736.46 miles (18,887.96 km) SSE | Makemo Airport (MKP) | Makemo, French Polynesia | |
| 7 | 11,716.34 miles (18,855.57 km) SE | Arutua Airport (AXR) | Arutua, Tuamotus, French Polynesia | |
| 8 | 11,708.96 miles (18,843.70 km) SSE | Fakarava Airport (FAV) | Fakarava, Society Islands, French Polynesia | |
| 9 | 11,707.26 miles (18,840.97 km) SE | Apataki Airport (APK) | Apataki, French Polynesia | |
| 10 | 11,676.89 miles (18,792.09 km) S | Hao Airport (HOI) | Hao, Tuamotu Island, French Polynesia | |
| 11 | 11,639.67 miles (18,732.18 km) SSW | Pukarua Airport (PUK) | Pukarua, Tuamotus, French Polynesia | |
| 12 | 11,637.49 miles (18,728.68 km) SE | Mataiva Airport (MVT) | Mataiva, French Polynesia | |
| 13 | 11,636.81 miles (18,727.59 km) SSE | Anaa Airport (AAA) | Anaa, Tuamotus, French Polynesia | |
| 14 | 11,592.46 miles (18,656.21 km) S | Nukutavake Airport (NUK) | Nukutavake, Tuamotus, French Polynesia | |
| 15 | 11,488.94 miles (18,489.62 km) S | Tureira Airport (ZTA) | Tureia, Tuamotus, French Polynesia | |