Nonstop flight route between Hamilton, Ontario, Canada and Shageluk, Alaska, United States:
Departure Airport:
(43°10'24"N by 79°56'6"W)
Arrival Airport:
(62°41'31"N by 159°34'9"W)
Distance from YHM to SHX:
3,321.65 miles (5,345.66 km)
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About this route:
A direct, nonstop flight between John C. Munro Hamilton International Airport (YHM), Hamilton, Ontario, Canada and Shageluk Airport (SHX), Shageluk, Alaska, United States would travel a Great Circle distance of 3,322 miles (or 5,346 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 John C. Munro Hamilton International Airport and Shageluk 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 John C. Munro Hamilton International Airport and Shageluk Airport. You'll see that it will travel the same route of the red line on this map!
Departure Airport Information:
| IATA / ICAO Codes: | YHM / CYHM |
| Airport Names: |
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| Location: | Hamilton, Ontario, Canada |
| GPS Coordinates: | 43°10'24"N by 79°56'6"W |
| Area Served: | Hamilton, Ontario |
| Operator/Owner: | City of Hamilton |
| Airport Type: | Public |
| Elevation: | 780 feet (238 meters) |
| # of Runways: | 2 |
| View all routes: | Routes from YHM |
| More Information: | YHM Maps & Info |
Arrival Airport Information:
| IATA / ICAO Codes: | SHX / PAHX |
| Airport Name: | Shageluk Airport |
| Location: | Shageluk, Alaska, United States |
| GPS Coordinates: | 62°41'31"N by 159°34'9"W |
| Area Served: | Shageluk, Alaska |
| Operator/Owner: | Alaska DOT&PF - Northern Region |
| Airport Type: | Public |
| Elevation: | 79 feet (24 meters) |
| # of Runways: | 2 |
| View all routes: | Routes from SHX |
| More Information: | SHX Maps & Info |
Facts about John C. Munro Hamilton International Airport (YHM):
- In some cases for cargo, Hamilton may receive an Antonov An-124 or a Boeing 747.
- Because of John C. Munro Hamilton International Airport's relatively low elevation of 780 feet, planes can take off or land at John C. Munro Hamilton International 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 John C. Munro Hamilton International Airport (YHM) is Margaret River Airport (MGV), which is located 11,406 miles (18,356 kilometers) away in Margaret River, Western Australia, Australia.
- John C. Munro Hamilton International Airport (YHM) has 2 runways.
- The Greater Toronto Airports Authority has pushed for the construction of the Pickering Airport to relieve Toronto Pearson International Airport, claiming that Hamilton is too far from the city of Toronto core to be practical as a major hub for travellers.
- The closest airport to John C. Munro Hamilton International Airport (YHM) is Region of Waterloo International Airport (YKF), which is located 30 miles (48 kilometers) NW of YHM.
- Flyglobespan, which flew to Hamilton between 2007 and 2009 referred to the airport as Toronto Hamilton International Airport.
- In addition to being known as "John C. Munro Hamilton International Airport", another name for YHM is "Hamilton Airport".
Facts about Shageluk Airport (SHX):
- The furthest airport from Shageluk Airport (SHX) is George Airport (GRJ), which is located 10,453 miles (16,822 kilometers) away in George, South Africa.
- Because of Shageluk Airport's relatively low elevation of 79 feet, planes can take off or land at Shageluk 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 Shageluk Airport (SHX) is Anvik Airport (ANV), which is located only 20 miles (32 kilometers) W of SHX.
- Shageluk Airport (SHX) has 2 runways.
| Rank | Distance & Direction | Airport Name & IATA Code | Airport Location | Further Actions |
| 1 | 29.85 miles (48.04 km) NW | Region of Waterloo International Airport (YKF) | Waterloo Regional Municipality, Ontario, Canada |     |
| 2 | 37.97 miles (61.10 km) NNE | Toronto Pearson International Airport (YYZ) | Mississauga, Ontario, Canada | |
| 3 | 38.51 miles (61.97 km) E | St. Catharines/Niagara District Airport (YCM) | St. Catharines, Ontario, Canada | |
| 4 | 41.42 miles (66.65 km) NE | Billy Bishop Toronto City Airport (YTZ) | Toronto, Ontario, Canada | |
| 5 | 50.07 miles (80.57 km) E | Niagara Falls International Airport (IAG) | Niagara Falls, New York, United States | |
| 6 | 55.32 miles (89.02 km) NNE | Buttonville Airport (YKZ) | Buttonville, Ontario, Canada | |
| 7 | 57.77 miles (92.98 km) SE | Chautauqua County/Dunkirk Airport (DKK) | Dunkirk, New York, United States | |
| 8 | 62.11 miles (99.96 km) W | London international Airport (YXU) | London, Ontario, Canada | |
| 9 | 62.82 miles (101.10 km) ESE | Buffalo Niagara International Airport (BUF) | Buffalo, New York, United States | |
| 10 | 65.61 miles (105.59 km) WSW | St. Thomas Municipal Airport (YQS) | St. Thomas, Ontario, Canada | |
| 11 | 73.37 miles (118.08 km) NE | Oshawa Municipal Airport (YOO) | Oshawa, Ontario, Canada | |
| 12 | 75.88 miles (122.11 km) N | Canadian Forces Base Borden (YBN) | Borden, Ontario, Canada | |
| 13 | 76.42 miles (122.98 km) S | Erie International Airport (ERI) | Erie, Pennsylvania, United States | |
| 14 | 78.44 miles (126.23 km) SSE | Chautauqua County/Jamestown Airport (JHW) | Jamestown, New York, United States | |
| 15 | 79.49 miles (127.92 km) W | Centralia/James T. Field Memorial Aerodrome (YCE) | Centralia, Ontario, Canada | |
| Rank | Distance & Direction | Airport Name & IATA Code | Airport Location | Further Actions |
| 1 | 11,406.14 miles (18,356.36 km) WSW | Margaret River Airport (MGV) | Margaret River, Western Australia, Australia | |
| 2 | 11,382.09 miles (18,317.66 km) WSW | Busselton Regional Airport (BQB) | Busselton, Western Australia, Australia | |
| 3 | 11,376.87 miles (18,309.26 km) WSW | Manjimup Airport (MJP) | Manjimup, Western Australia, Australia | |
| 4 | 11,355.86 miles (18,275.45 km) WSW | Bunbury Airport (BUY) | Bunbury, Western Australia, Australia | |
| 5 | 11,331.31 miles (18,235.93 km) WSW | Albany Airport (ALH) | Albany, Western Australia, Australia | |
| 6 | 11,294.37 miles (18,176.48 km) SW | Rottnest Airport (RTS) | Rottnest Island, Western Australia, Australia | |
| 7 | 11,285.26 miles (18,161.83 km) WSW | Katanning Airport (KNI) | Katanning, Western Australia, Australia | |
| 8 | 11,285.16 miles (18,161.66 km) SW | Jandakot Airport (JAD) | Jandakot, Western Australia, Australia | |
| 9 | 11,273.84 miles (18,143.43 km) SW | Perth Airport (PER) | Perth, Western Australia, Australia | |
| 10 | 11,224.17 miles (18,063.50 km) SW | Jurien Bay Airport (JUR) | Jurien Bay, Western Australia, Australia | |
| 11 | 11,153.60 miles (17,949.93 km) SW | Geraldton Airport (GET) | Geraldton, Western Australia, Australia | |
| 12 | 11,128.47 miles (17,909.50 km) SW | Morawa Airport (MWB) | Morawa, Western Australia, Australia | |
| 13 | 11,106.82 miles (17,874.65 km) SW | Mullewa Airport (MXU) | Mullewa, Western Australia, Australia | |
| 14 | 11,105.66 miles (17,872.78 km) SW | Kalbarri Airport (KAX) | Kalbarri, Western Australia, Australia | |
| 15 | 11,094.75 miles (17,855.22 km) WSW | Esperance Airport (EPR) | Esperance, Australia | |
| Rank | Distance & Direction | Airport Name & IATA Code | Airport Location | Further Actions |
| 1 | 19.96 miles (32.12 km) W | Anvik Airport (ANV) | Anvik, Alaska, United States | |
| 2 | 20.99 miles (33.78 km) NW | Grayling Airport (KGX) | Grayling, Alaska, United States | |
| 3 | 35.43 miles (57.02 km) S | Holy Cross Airport (HCR) | Holy Cross, Alaska, United States | |
| 4 | 73.27 miles (117.92 km) SE | Crooked Creek Airport (CKD) | Crooked Creek, Alaska, United States | |
| 5 | 76.74 miles (123.49 km) S | Aniak Airport (ANI) | Aniak, Alaska, United States | |
| 6 | 77.75 miles (125.12 km) S | Chuathbaluk Airport (CHU) | Chuathbaluk, Alaska, United States | |
| 7 | 83.67 miles (134.65 km) SSW | Kalskag Airport (KLG) | Kalskag, Alaska, United States | |
| 8 | 84.79 miles (136.45 km) SW | Russian Mission Airport (RSH) | Russian Mission, Alaska, United States | |
| 9 | 91.04 miles (146.51 km) NNW | Unalakleet Airport (UNK) | Unalakleet, Alaska, United States | |
| 10 | 94.87 miles (152.67 km) SE | Red Devil Airport (RDV) | Red Devil, Alaska, United States | |
| 11 | 96.70 miles (155.62 km) NW | St. Michael Airport (SMK) | St. Michael, Alaska, United States | |
| 12 | 97.50 miles (156.92 km) SW | Marshall Don Hunter Sr. Airport (MLL) | Marshall, Alaska, United States | |
| 13 | 102.00 miles (164.16 km) NW | Stebbins Airport (WBB) | Stebbins, Alaska, United States | |
| 14 | 103.40 miles (166.40 km) SE | Sleetmute Airport (SLQ) | Sleetmute, Alaska, United States | |
| 15 | 113.58 miles (182.79 km) ENE | Takotna Airport (TCT) | Takotna, Alaska, United States | |
| Rank | Distance & Direction | Airport Name & IATA Code | Airport Location | Further Actions |
| 1 | 10,453.00 miles (16,822.44 km) S | George Airport (GRJ) | George, South Africa | |
| 2 | 10,450.64 miles (16,818.64 km) S | Cape Town International Airport (CPT) | Cape Town, South Africa | |
| 3 | 10,440.54 miles (16,802.38 km) S | Port Elizabeth International Airport (PLZ) | Port Elizabeth, South Africa | |
| 4 | 10,403.97 miles (16,743.53 km) S | Port Alfred Airport (AFD) | Port Alfred, South Africa | |
| 5 | 10,362.26 miles (16,676.40 km) SSW | East London Airport (ELS) | East London, South Africa | |
| 6 | 10,254.10 miles (16,502.33 km) SSW | Mthatha Airport (UTT) | Mthatha, South Africa | |
| 7 | 10,193.63 miles (16,405.02 km) SSW | Margate Airport (MGH) | Margate, KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa | |
| 8 | 10,151.19 miles (16,336.72 km) S | Kleinsee Airport (KLZ) | Kleinzee, South Africa | |
| 9 | 10,143.81 miles (16,324.85 km) S | Mafeteng Airport (MFC) | Mafeteng, Lesotho | |
| 10 | 10,141.24 miles (16,320.70 km) SSW | Semonkong Airport (SOK) | Semonkong, Lesotho | |
| 11 | 10,140.72 miles (16,319.86 km) SSW | Lebakeng Airport (LEF) | Lebakeng, Lesotho | |
| 12 | 10,133.54 miles (16,308.31 km) SSW | Lesobeng Airport (LES) | Lesobeng, Lesotho | |
| 13 | 10,127.21 miles (16,298.12 km) S | Wild Coast Sun Airport (MZF) | Mzamba, South Africa | |
| 14 | 10,127.21 miles (16,298.12 km) S | Aggeneys Airport (AGZ) | Aggeneys, South Africa | |
| 15 | 10,118.66 miles (16,284.36 km) SSW | Moshoeshoe I International Airport (MSU) | Maseru, Lesotho | |