Nonstop flight route between Isortoq, Greenland and Akhiok, Alaska, United States:
Departure Airport:
(65°32'29"N by 38°58'23"W)
Arrival Airport:
(56°56'18"N by 154°10'57"W)
Distance from IOQ to AKK:
3,329.55 miles (5,358.38 km)
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About this route:
A direct, nonstop flight between Isortoq Heliport (IOQ), Isortoq, Greenland and Akhiok Airport (AKK), Akhiok, Alaska, United States would travel a Great Circle distance of 3,330 miles (or 5,358 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 Isortoq Heliport and Akhiok 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 Isortoq Heliport and Akhiok Airport. You'll see that it will travel the same route of the red line on this map!
Departure Airport Information:
| IATA / ICAO Codes: | IOQ / BGIS |
| Airport Name: | Isortoq Heliport |
| Location: | Isortoq, Greenland |
| GPS Coordinates: | 65°32'29"N by 38°58'23"W |
| Area Served: | Isortoq, Greenland |
| Operator/Owner: | Mittarfeqarfiit |
| Airport Type: | Public |
| Elevation: | 92 feet (28 meters) |
| View all routes: | Routes from IOQ |
| More Information: | IOQ Maps & Info |
Arrival Airport Information:
| IATA / ICAO Codes: | AKK / PAKH |
| Airport Name: | Akhiok Airport |
| Location: | Akhiok, Alaska, United States |
| GPS Coordinates: | 56°56'18"N by 154°10'57"W |
| Area Served: | Akhiok, Alaska |
| Operator/Owner: | State of Alaska DOT&PF - Central Region |
| Airport Type: | Public |
| Elevation: | 44 feet (13 meters) |
| # of Runways: | 1 |
| View all routes: | Routes from AKK |
| More Information: | AKK Maps & Info |
Facts about Isortoq Heliport (IOQ):
- The furthest airport from Isortoq Heliport (IOQ) is Hobart International Airport (HBA), which is located 10,848 miles (17,459 kilometers) away in Hobart, Tasmania, Australia.
- Because of Isortoq Heliport's relatively low elevation of 92 feet, planes can take off or land at Isortoq Heliport 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 Isortoq Heliport (IOQ) is Tasiilaq Heliport (AGM), which is located 39 miles (63 kilometers) E of IOQ.
Facts about Akhiok Airport (AKK):
- Akhiok Airport is a state owned, public use airport located one nautical mile southwest of the central business district of Akhiok, a city in the Kodiak Island Borough of the U.S.
- Akhiok Airport (AKK) currently has only 1 runway.
- The furthest airport from Akhiok Airport (AKK) is Port Elizabeth International Airport (PLZ), which is located 10,851 miles (17,463 kilometers) away in Port Elizabeth, South Africa.
- The closest airport to Akhiok Airport (AKK) is Alitak Seaplane Base (ALZ), which is located only 4 miles (6 kilometers) SW of AKK.
- Because of Akhiok Airport's relatively low elevation of 44 feet, planes can take off or land at Akhiok 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.
- Scheduled passenger service was subsidized by the U.S.
| Rank | Distance & Direction | Airport Name & IATA Code | Airport Location | Further Actions |
| 1 | 39.02 miles (62.79 km) E | Tasiilaq Heliport (AGM) | Tasiilaq, Greenland |     |
| 2 | 41.63 miles (67.00 km) NE | Tiniteqilaaq Heliport (TQI) | Tiniteqilaaq, Greenland | |
| 3 | 52.93 miles (85.18 km) E | Kulusuk Airport (KUS) | Kulusuk, Greenland | |
| 4 | 60.01 miles (96.57 km) ENE | Kuummiit Heliport (KUZ) | Kuummiit, Greenland | |
| 5 | 77.96 miles (125.46 km) ENE | Sermiligaaq Heliport (SGG) | Sermiligaaq, Greenland | |
| 6 | 340.64 miles (548.20 km) WNW | Kangerlussuaq Airport (SFJ) (SFJ) | Kangerlussuaq, Greenland | |
| 7 | 362.37 miles (583.18 km) SW | Narsarsuaq Airport (UAK) | Narsarsuaq, Greenland | |
| 8 | 372.46 miles (599.41 km) SW | Igaliku Heliport (QFX) | Igaliku, Greenland | |
| 9 | 383.61 miles (617.36 km) W | Nuuk Airport (GOH) | Nuuk, Greenland | |
| 10 | 387.74 miles (624.00 km) SW | Narsaq Heliport (JNS) | Narsaq, Greenland | |
| 11 | 395.73 miles (636.87 km) SSW | Ammassivik Heliport (QUW) | Ammassivik, Greenland | |
| 12 | 396.58 miles (638.23 km) NW | Qasigiannguit Heliport (JCH) | Qasigiannguit, Greenland | |
| 13 | 399.14 miles (642.35 km) SW | Qaqortoq Heliport (JJU) | Qaqortoq, Greenland | |
| 14 | 399.79 miles (643.41 km) W | Maniitsoq Airport (JSU) | Maniitsoq, Greenland | |
| 15 | 402.68 miles (648.05 km) SW | Eqalugaarsuit Heliport (QFG) | Eqalugaarsuit, Greenland | |
| Rank | Distance & Direction | Airport Name & IATA Code | Airport Location | Further Actions |
| 1 | 10,848.26 miles (17,458.53 km) SSW | Hobart International Airport (HBA) | Hobart, Tasmania, Australia | |
| 2 | 10,807.88 miles (17,393.56 km) SW | Ryan's Creek Aerodrome (SZS) | Stewart Island, New Zealand | |
| 3 | 10,773.43 miles (17,338.12 km) SW | Invercargill Airport (IVC) | Invercargill, New Zealand | |
| 4 | 10,761.32 miles (17,318.62 km) SSW | Launceston Airport (LST) | Launceston, Tasmania, Australia | |
| 5 | 10,740.54 miles (17,285.18 km) SSW | St Helens Airport (HLS) | St. Helens, Tasmania, Australia | |
| 6 | 10,739.64 miles (17,283.73 km) S | Devonport Airport (DPO) | Devonport, Tasmania, Australia | |
| 7 | 10,731.40 miles (17,270.47 km) S | George Town Aerodrome (GEE) | George Town, Tasmania, Australia | |
| 8 | 10,731.07 miles (17,269.94 km) S | Burnie Airport (BWT) | Burnie, Tasmania, Australia | |
| 9 | 10,722.33 miles (17,255.88 km) S | Smithton Airport (SIO) | Smithton, Tasmania, Australia | |
| 10 | 10,701.47 miles (17,222.30 km) SW | Dunedin International Airport (DUD) | Dunedin, Otago, New Zealand | |
| 11 | 10,678.53 miles (17,185.39 km) SW | Queenstown Airport (ZQN) | Queenstown, New Zealand | |
| 12 | 10,676.28 miles (17,181.76 km) SW | Alexandra Aerodrome (ALR) | Alexandra, New Zealand | |
| 13 | 10,674.62 miles (17,179.09 km) SW | Milford Sound Airport (MFN) | Milford Sound, New Zealand | |
| 14 | 10,660.00 miles (17,155.57 km) S | King Island Airport (KNS) | Currie, Tasmania, Australia | |
| 15 | 10,656.95 miles (17,150.66 km) SSW | Flinders Island Airport (FLS) | Flinders Island, Tasmania, Australia | |
| Rank | Distance & Direction | Airport Name & IATA Code | Airport Location | Further Actions |
| 1 | 3.66 miles (5.89 km) SW | Alitak Seaplane Base (ALZ) | Lazy Bay, Alaska, United States | |
| 2 | 6.16 miles (9.92 km) NNE | Moser Bay Seaplane Base (KMY) | Moser Bay, Kodiak Island Borough, Alaska, United States | |
| 3 | 15.49 miles (24.94 km) N | Olga Bay Seaplane Base (KOY) | Olga Bay, Kodiak Island Borough, Alaska, United States | |
| 4 | 39.29 miles (63.24 km) NNE | Amook Bay Seaplane Base (AOS) | Amook Bay, Alaska, United States | |
| 5 | 39.37 miles (63.36 km) ENE | Old Harbor Airport (OLH) | Old Harbor, Alaska, United States | |
| 6 | 41.92 miles (67.46 km) N | Larsen Bay Airport (KLN) | Larsen Bay, Alaska, United States | |
| 7 | 44.53 miles (71.66 km) NNW | Karluk Airport (KYK) | Karluk, Alaska, United States | |
| 8 | 45.50 miles (73.23 km) NNE | Zachar Bay Seaplane Base (KZB) | Zachar Bay, Alaska, United States | |
| 9 | 62.11 miles (99.95 km) NNE | West Point Village Seaplane Base (KWP) | West Point, Kodiak Island Borough, Alaska, United States | |
| 10 | 63.44 miles (102.10 km) NNE | San Juan (Uganik) Seaplane Base (UGI) | Uganik Island, United States | |
| 11 | 80.59 miles (129.70 km) NNE | Port Bailey Seaplane Base (KPY) | Port Bailey, Kodiak Island Borough, Alaska, United States | |
| 12 | 82.16 miles (132.23 km) NE | Port Lions Airport (ORI) | Port Lions, Alaska, United States | |
| 13 | 84.28 miles (135.64 km) NE | Kodiak Benny Benson State Airport (ADQ) | Kodiak, Alaska, United States | |
| 14 | 90.16 miles (145.10 km) NE | Kodiak Municipal Airport (KDK) | Kodiak, Alaska, United States | |
| 15 | 94.27 miles (151.71 km) NE | Ouzinkie Airport (KOZ) | Ouzinkie, Alaska, United States | |
| Rank | Distance & Direction | Airport Name & IATA Code | Airport Location | Further Actions |
| 1 | 10,850.81 miles (17,462.64 km) S | Port Elizabeth International Airport (PLZ) | Port Elizabeth, South Africa | |
| 2 | 10,844.11 miles (17,451.86 km) S | George Airport (GRJ) | George, South Africa | |
| 3 | 10,820.31 miles (17,413.56 km) S | Port Alfred Airport (AFD) | Port Alfred, South Africa | |
| 4 | 10,813.77 miles (17,403.04 km) SSE | Cape Town International Airport (CPT) | Cape Town, South Africa | |
| 5 | 10,782.49 miles (17,352.69 km) S | East London Airport (ELS) | East London, South Africa | |
| 6 | 10,677.04 miles (17,182.98 km) S | Mthatha Airport (UTT) | Mthatha, South Africa | |
| 7 | 10,621.80 miles (17,094.08 km) S | Margate Airport (MGH) | Margate, KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa | |
| 8 | 10,562.93 miles (16,999.35 km) S | Lebakeng Airport (LEF) | Lebakeng, Lesotho | |
| 9 | 10,561.20 miles (16,996.57 km) S | Semonkong Airport (SOK) | Semonkong, Lesotho | |
| 10 | 10,560.49 miles (16,995.41 km) S | Mafeteng Airport (MFC) | Mafeteng, Lesotho | |
| 11 | 10,554.60 miles (16,985.95 km) S | Lesobeng Airport (LES) | Lesobeng, Lesotho | |
| 12 | 10,538.07 miles (16,959.34 km) S | Pietermaritzburg Airport (PZB) | Pietermaritzburg, South Africa | |
| 13 | 10,536.50 miles (16,956.80 km) S | Moshoeshoe I International Airport (MSU) | Maseru, Lesotho | |
| 14 | 10,531.68 miles (16,949.06 km) S | King Shaka International (DUR) | Durban, KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa | |
| 15 | 10,519.35 miles (16,929.21 km) S | Mokhotlong Airport (MKH) | Mokhotlong, Lesotho | |