Nonstop flight route between Grand Marais, Minnesota, United States and Koliganek, Alaska, United States:
Departure Airport:
(47°50'17"N by 90°22'59"W)
Arrival Airport:
(59°43'36"N by 157°15'33"W)
Distance from GRM to KGK:
2,720.26 miles (4,377.82 km)
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About this route:
A direct, nonstop flight between Grand Marais/Cook County Airport (GRM), Grand Marais, Minnesota, United States and Koliganek Airport (KGK), Koliganek, Alaska, United States would travel a Great Circle distance of 2,720 miles (or 4,378 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 Grand Marais/Cook County Airport and Koliganek 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 Grand Marais/Cook County Airport and Koliganek Airport. You'll see that it will travel the same route of the red line on this map!
Departure Airport Information:
| IATA / ICAO Codes: | GRM / KCKC |
| Airport Names: |
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| Location: | Grand Marais, Minnesota, United States |
| GPS Coordinates: | 47°50'17"N by 90°22'59"W |
| Area Served: | Grand Marais, Minnesota |
| Operator/Owner: | Cook County |
| Airport Type: | Public |
| Elevation: | 1799 feet (548 meters) |
| # of Runways: | 1 |
| View all routes: | Routes from GRM |
| More Information: | GRM Maps & Info |
Arrival Airport Information:
| IATA / ICAO Codes: | KGK / PAJZ |
| Airport Names: |
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| Location: | Koliganek, Alaska, United States |
| GPS Coordinates: | 59°43'36"N by 157°15'33"W |
| Area Served: | Koliganek, Alaska |
| Operator/Owner: | State of Alaska DOT&PF |
| Airport Type: | Public |
| Elevation: | 269 feet (82 meters) |
| # of Runways: | 1 |
| View all routes: | Routes from KGK |
| More Information: | KGK Maps & Info |
Facts about Grand Marais/Cook County Airport (GRM):
- The closest airport to Grand Marais/Cook County Airport (GRM) is Thunder Bay International Airport (YQT), which is located 61 miles (99 kilometers) NE of GRM.
- In addition to being known as "Grand Marais/Cook County Airport", another name for GRM is "CKC".
- Grand Marais/Cook County Airport (GRM) currently has only 1 runway.
- Grand Marais/Cook County Airport is a county-owned, public-use airport located seven nautical miles northwest of the central business district of Grand Marais, a city in Cook County, Minnesota, United States.
- The furthest airport from Grand Marais/Cook County Airport (GRM) is Margaret River Airport (MGV), which is located 10,808 miles (17,393 kilometers) away in Margaret River, Western Australia, Australia.
Facts about Koliganek Airport (KGK):
- Koliganek Airport is a state-owned, public-use airport located one nautical mile east of the central business district of Koliganek, in the Dillingham Census Area of the U.S.
- Koliganek Airport (KGK) currently has only 1 runway.
- In addition to being known as "Koliganek Airport", other names for KGK include "Koliganek Airport (new location)" and "JZZ".
- Because of Koliganek Airport's relatively low elevation of 269 feet, planes can take off or land at Koliganek 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 Koliganek Airport (KGK) is George Airport (GRJ), which is located 10,660 miles (17,155 kilometers) away in George, South Africa.
- The closest airport to Koliganek Airport (KGK) is New Stuyahok Airport (KNW), which is located only 19 miles (31 kilometers) SSW of KGK.
| Rank | Distance & Direction | Airport Name & IATA Code | Airport Location | Further Actions |
| 1 | 61.30 miles (98.65 km) NE | Thunder Bay International Airport (YQT) | Thunder Bay, Ontario, Canada |     |
| 2 | 67.16 miles (108.08 km) W | Ely Municipal Airport (LYU) | Ely, Minnesota, United States | |
| 3 | 86.65 miles (139.44 km) NW | Atikokan Municipal Aerodrome (YIB) | Atikokan, Ontario, Canada | |
| 4 | 91.34 miles (146.99 km) S | Gogebic-Iron County Airport (IWD) | Ironwood, Michigan, United States | |
| 5 | 92.59 miles (149.01 km) SSW | John F. Kennedy Memorial Airport (ASX) | Ashland, Wisconsin, United States | |
| 6 | 99.78 miles (160.58 km) ESE | Houghton County Memorial Airport (CMX) | Hancock, Michigan, United States | |
| 7 | 109.19 miles (175.72 km) SW | Duluth International Airport (DLH) | Duluth, Minnesota, United States | |
| 8 | 112.86 miles (181.64 km) SW | Richard I. Bong Airport (SUW) | Superior, Wisconsin, United States | |
| 9 | 118.56 miles (190.81 km) WSW | Range Regional Airport (HIB) | Hibbing, Minnesota, United States | |
| 10 | 125.71 miles (202.31 km) NNW | Ignace Municipal Airport (ZUC) | Ignace, Ontario, Canada | |
| 11 | 130.14 miles (209.44 km) S | Park Falls Municipal Airport (PKF) | Park Falls, Wisconsin, United States | |
| 12 | 134.90 miles (217.10 km) SSW | Sawyer County Airport (HYR) | Hayward, Wisconsin, United States | |
| 13 | 135.55 miles (218.15 km) SSE | Lakeland Airport (ARV) | Minocqua/Woodruff, Wisconsin, United States | |
| 14 | 141.83 miles (228.25 km) SSE | Eagle River Union Airport (EGV) | Eagle River, Wisconsin, United States | |
| 15 | 147.82 miles (237.90 km) WNW | Falls International Airport (INL) | International Falls, Minnesota, United States | |
| Rank | Distance & Direction | Airport Name & IATA Code | Airport Location | Further Actions |
| 1 | 10,807.55 miles (17,393.02 km) WSW | Margaret River Airport (MGV) | Margaret River, Western Australia, Australia | |
| 2 | 10,783.49 miles (17,354.31 km) WSW | Busselton Regional Airport (BQB) | Busselton, Western Australia, Australia | |
| 3 | 10,779.95 miles (17,348.60 km) WSW | Manjimup Airport (MJP) | Manjimup, Western Australia, Australia | |
| 4 | 10,757.19 miles (17,311.97 km) WSW | Bunbury Airport (BUY) | Bunbury, Western Australia, Australia | |
| 5 | 10,739.69 miles (17,283.82 km) WSW | Albany Airport (ALH) | Albany, Western Australia, Australia | |
| 6 | 10,695.37 miles (17,212.49 km) WSW | Rottnest Airport (RTS) | Rottnest Island, Western Australia, Australia | |
| 7 | 10,689.51 miles (17,203.06 km) WSW | Katanning Airport (KNI) | Katanning, Western Australia, Australia | |
| 8 | 10,686.08 miles (17,197.54 km) WSW | Jandakot Airport (JAD) | Jandakot, Western Australia, Australia | |
| 9 | 10,674.77 miles (17,179.33 km) WSW | Perth Airport (PER) | Perth, Western Australia, Australia | |
| 10 | 10,627.37 miles (17,103.05 km) WSW | Jurien Bay Airport (JUR) | Jurien Bay, Western Australia, Australia | |
| 11 | 10,560.55 miles (16,995.52 km) SW | Geraldton Airport (GET) | Geraldton, Western Australia, Australia | |
| 12 | 10,531.80 miles (16,949.25 km) WSW | Morawa Airport (MWB) | Morawa, Western Australia, Australia | |
| 13 | 10,516.87 miles (16,925.22 km) SW | Kalbarri Airport (KAX) | Kalbarri, Western Australia, Australia | |
| 14 | 10,512.44 miles (16,918.09 km) SW | Mullewa Airport (MXU) | Mullewa, Western Australia, Australia | |
| 15 | 10,508.59 miles (16,911.90 km) WSW | Esperance Airport (EPR) | Esperance, Australia | |
| Rank | Distance & Direction | Airport Name & IATA Code | Airport Location | Further Actions |
| 1 | 19.41 miles (31.24 km) SSW | New Stuyahok Airport (KNW) | New Stuyahok, Alaska, United States | |
| 2 | 26.76 miles (43.06 km) SSW | Ekwok Airport (KEK) | Ekwok, Alaska, United States | |
| 3 | 43.69 miles (70.32 km) SSE | Levelock Airport (KLL) | Levelock, Alaska, United States | |
| 4 | 55.11 miles (88.69 km) ESE | Igiugig Airport (IGG) | Igiugig, Alaska, United States | |
| 5 | 56.66 miles (91.18 km) WSW | Aleknagik Airport (WKK) | Aleknagik, Alaska, United States | |
| 6 | 58.87 miles (94.74 km) SSW | Portage Creek Airport (PCA) | Portage Creek, Alaska, United States | |
| 7 | 64.36 miles (103.58 km) SW | Dillingham Airport (DLG) | Dillingham, Alaska, United States | |
| 8 | 69.19 miles (111.35 km) S | Naknek Airport (NNK) | Naknek, Alaska, United States | |
| 9 | 71.36 miles (114.85 km) S | South Naknek Airport (WSN) | South Naknek, Alaska, United States | |
| 10 | 74.47 miles (119.85 km) ESE | Big Mountain Air Force Station (BMX) | Big Mountain, Alaska, United States | |
| 11 | 75.72 miles (121.85 km) SSE | King Salmon Airport (AKN) | King Salmon, Alaska, United States | |
| 12 | 76.26 miles (122.74 km) SW | Clarks Point Airport (CLP) | Clarks Point, Alaska, United States | |
| 13 | 81.06 miles (130.45 km) SW | Manokotak Airport (KMO) | Manokotak, Alaska, United States | |
| 14 | 81.79 miles (131.63 km) E | Iliamna Airport (ILI) | Iliamna, Alaska, United States | |
| 15 | 85.79 miles (138.06 km) ENE | Nondalton Airport (NNL) | Nondalton, Alaska, United States | |
| Rank | Distance & Direction | Airport Name & IATA Code | Airport Location | Further Actions |
| 1 | 10,659.64 miles (17,154.99 km) S | George Airport (GRJ) | George, South Africa | |
| 2 | 10,653.43 miles (17,144.99 km) S | Port Elizabeth International Airport (PLZ) | Port Elizabeth, South Africa | |
| 3 | 10,647.22 miles (17,134.99 km) S | Cape Town International Airport (CPT) | Cape Town, South Africa | |
| 4 | 10,618.64 miles (17,089.01 km) S | Port Alfred Airport (AFD) | Port Alfred, South Africa | |
| 5 | 10,578.00 miles (17,023.60 km) S | East London Airport (ELS) | East London, South Africa | |
| 6 | 10,470.51 miles (16,850.62 km) S | Mthatha Airport (UTT) | Mthatha, South Africa | |
| 7 | 10,411.29 miles (16,755.31 km) SSW | Margate Airport (MGH) | Margate, KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa | |
| 8 | 10,358.43 miles (16,670.24 km) S | Mafeteng Airport (MFC) | Mafeteng, Lesotho | |
| 9 | 10,356.90 miles (16,667.77 km) S | Lebakeng Airport (LEF) | Lebakeng, Lesotho | |
| 10 | 10,356.80 miles (16,667.61 km) S | Semonkong Airport (SOK) | Semonkong, Lesotho | |
| 11 | 10,349.41 miles (16,655.71 km) S | Lesobeng Airport (LES) | Lesobeng, Lesotho | |
| 12 | 10,344.26 miles (16,647.42 km) S | Kleinsee Airport (KLZ) | Kleinzee, South Africa | |
| 13 | 10,333.61 miles (16,630.29 km) S | Moshoeshoe I International Airport (MSU) | Maseru, Lesotho | |
| 14 | 10,327.81 miles (16,620.96 km) SSW | Pietermaritzburg Airport (PZB) | Pietermaritzburg, South Africa | |
| 15 | 10,325.20 miles (16,616.76 km) S | Wild Coast Sun Airport (MZF) | Mzamba, South Africa | |