Nonstop flight route between Eqalugaarsuit, Greenland and Homer, Alaska, United States:
Departure Airport:
(60°37'27"N by 45°54'51"W)
Arrival Airport:
(59°38'44"N by 151°28'36"W)
Distance from QFG to HOM:
3,228.63 miles (5,195.96 km)
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About this route:
A direct, nonstop flight between Eqalugaarsuit Heliport (QFG), Eqalugaarsuit, Greenland and Homer Airport (HOM), Homer, Alaska, United States would travel a Great Circle distance of 3,229 miles (or 5,196 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 Eqalugaarsuit Heliport and Homer 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 Eqalugaarsuit Heliport and Homer Airport. You'll see that it will travel the same route of the red line on this map!
Departure Airport Information:
| IATA / ICAO Codes: | QFG / BGET |
| Airport Name: | Eqalugaarsuit Heliport |
| Location: | Eqalugaarsuit, Greenland |
| GPS Coordinates: | 60°37'27"N by 45°54'51"W |
| Area Served: | Eqalugaarsuit, Greenland |
| Operator/Owner: | Mittarfeqarfiit |
| Airport Type: | Public |
| Elevation: | 9 feet (3 meters) |
| View all routes: | Routes from QFG |
| More Information: | QFG Maps & Info |
Arrival Airport Information:
| IATA / ICAO Codes: | HOM / PAHO |
| Airport Name: | Homer Airport |
| Location: | Homer, Alaska, United States |
| GPS Coordinates: | 59°38'44"N by 151°28'36"W |
| Area Served: | Homer, Alaska |
| Operator/Owner: | State of Alaska DOT&PF - Central Region |
| Airport Type: | Public |
| Elevation: | 84 feet (26 meters) |
| # of Runways: | 1 |
| View all routes: | Routes from HOM |
| More Information: | HOM Maps & Info |
Facts about Eqalugaarsuit Heliport (QFG):
- The furthest airport from Eqalugaarsuit Heliport (QFG) is Hobart International Airport (HBA), which is located 11,086 miles (17,842 kilometers) away in Hobart, Tasmania, Australia.
- Because of Eqalugaarsuit Heliport's relatively low elevation of 9 feet, planes can take off or land at Eqalugaarsuit 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 Eqalugaarsuit Heliport (QFG) is Saarloq Heliport (QOQ), which is located only 7 miles (11 kilometers) SSW of QFG.
Facts about Homer Airport (HOM):
- Because of Homer Airport's relatively low elevation of 84 feet, planes can take off or land at Homer 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 October 2013 another Beechcraft 1900C, in this case operated by Era Aviation, experienced a landing gear failure and slid to a stop on its belly.
- The closest airport to Homer Airport (HOM) is Seldovia Airport (SOV), which is located only 16 miles (26 kilometers) SSW of HOM.
- The furthest airport from Homer Airport (HOM) is Port Elizabeth International Airport (PLZ), which is located 10,659 miles (17,154 kilometers) away in Port Elizabeth, South Africa.
- Homer Airport (HOM) currently has only 1 runway.
| Rank | Distance & Direction | Airport Name & IATA Code | Airport Location | Further Actions |
| 1 | 7.05 miles (11.35 km) SSW | Saarloq Heliport (QOQ) | Saarloq, Greenland |     |
| 2 | 7.44 miles (11.97 km) NNW | Qaqortoq Heliport (JJU) | Qaqortoq, Greenland | |
| 3 | 16.10 miles (25.91 km) SE | Alluitsup Paa Heliport (LLU) | Alluitsup Paa, Greenland | |
| 4 | 18.08 miles (29.09 km) E | Ammassivik Heliport (QUW) | Ammassivik, Greenland | |
| 5 | 20.79 miles (33.46 km) NNW | Narsaq Heliport (JNS) | Narsaq, Greenland | |
| 6 | 30.28 miles (48.73 km) NNE | Igaliku Heliport (QFX) | Igaliku, Greenland | |
| 7 | 40.54 miles (65.24 km) NNE | Narsarsuaq Airport (UAK) | Narsarsuaq, Greenland | |
| 8 | 40.77 miles (65.61 km) SE | Nanortalik Heliport (JNN) | Nanortalik, Greenland | |
| 9 | 43.22 miles (69.55 km) WNW | Qassimiut Heliport (QJH) | Qassimiut, Greenland | |
| 10 | 47.96 miles (77.19 km) SE | Tasiusaq Heliport (XEQ) | Tasiusaq, Kujalleq, Greenland | |
| 11 | 60.82 miles (97.88 km) SE | Narsaq Kujalleq Heliport (QFN) | Narsaq Kujalleq, Greenland | |
| 12 | 64.39 miles (103.63 km) ESE | Aappilattoq Heliport (QUV) | Aappilattoq, Kujalleq, Greenland | |
| 13 | 157.28 miles (253.11 km) NW | Paamiut Airport (JFR) | Paamiut, Greenland | |
| 14 | 307.57 miles (494.99 km) NW | Nuuk Airport (GOH) | Nuuk, Greenland | |
| 15 | 396.93 miles (638.80 km) NNW | Maniitsoq Airport (JSU) | Maniitsoq, Greenland | |
| Rank | Distance & Direction | Airport Name & IATA Code | Airport Location | Further Actions |
| 1 | 11,086.24 miles (17,841.53 km) SSW | Hobart International Airport (HBA) | Hobart, Tasmania, Australia | |
| 2 | 11,006.87 miles (17,713.80 km) SSW | Launceston Airport (LST) | Launceston, Tasmania, Australia | |
| 3 | 10,994.58 miles (17,694.01 km) SSW | Devonport Airport (DPO) | Devonport, Tasmania, Australia | |
| 4 | 10,993.68 miles (17,692.58 km) SSW | Burnie Airport (BWT) | Burnie, Tasmania, Australia | |
| 5 | 10,991.91 miles (17,689.72 km) SSW | Smithton Airport (SIO) | Smithton, Tasmania, Australia | |
| 6 | 10,982.31 miles (17,674.27 km) SSW | George Town Aerodrome (GEE) | George Town, Tasmania, Australia | |
| 7 | 10,975.33 miles (17,663.04 km) SSW | St Helens Airport (HLS) | St. Helens, Tasmania, Australia | |
| 8 | 10,943.25 miles (17,611.41 km) SSW | King Island Airport (KNS) | Currie, Tasmania, Australia | |
| 9 | 10,898.75 miles (17,539.80 km) SSW | Flinders Island Airport (FLS) | Flinders Island, Tasmania, Australia | |
| 10 | 10,862.63 miles (17,481.66 km) SSW | Portland Airport (PTJ) | Portland, Victoria, Australia | |
| 11 | 10,851.93 miles (17,464.45 km) SSW | Warrnambool Airport (WMB) | Warrnambool, Victoria, Australia | |
| 12 | 10,829.28 miles (17,428.00 km) SSW | Mount Gambier Airport (MGB) | Mount Gambier, Australia | |
| 13 | 10,826.53 miles (17,423.56 km) SSW | Geelong Airport (GEX) | Grovedale, Victoria, Australia | |
| 14 | 10,815.90 miles (17,406.47 km) SSW | Avalon Airport (AVV) | Avalon, Victoria, Australia | |
| 15 | 10,811.61 miles (17,399.56 km) SSW | Hamilton Airport (HLT) | Hamilton, Victoria, Australia | |
| Rank | Distance & Direction | Airport Name & IATA Code | Airport Location | Further Actions |
| 1 | 16.13 miles (25.97 km) SSW | Seldovia Airport (SOV) | Seldovia, Alaska, United States | |
| 2 | 24.02 miles (38.65 km) SSW | Port Graham Airport (PGM) | Port Graham, Alaska, United States | |
| 3 | 25.66 miles (41.29 km) SW | Nanwalek Airport (formerly English Bay Airport) (KEB) | Nanwalek (English Bay), Alaska, United States | |
| 4 | 59.27 miles (95.38 km) NNE | Soldotna Airport (SXQ) | Soldotna, Alaska, United States | |
| 5 | 64.60 miles (103.96 km) N | Kenai Municipal Airport (ENA) | Kenai, Alaska, United States | |
| 6 | 78.70 miles (126.66 km) ENE | Seward Airport (SWD) | Seward, Alaska, United States | |
| 7 | 88.97 miles (143.18 km) SSW | Port Williams Seaplane Base (KPR) | Port Williams, Kodiak Island Borough, Alaska, United States | |
| 8 | 93.03 miles (149.72 km) W | Pedro Bay Airport (PDB) | Pedro Bay, Alaska, United States | |
| 9 | 99.55 miles (160.22 km) N | Tyonek Airport (TYE) | Tyonek, Alaska, United States | |
| 10 | 105.45 miles (169.70 km) SSW | Kitoi Bay Seaplane Base (KKB) | Kitoi Bay, Alaska, United States | |
| 11 | 105.71 miles (170.12 km) WNW | Port Alsworth Airport (PTA) | Port Alsworth, Alaska, United States | |
| 12 | 106.56 miles (171.49 km) N | Beluga Airport (BVU) | Beluga, Alaska, United States | |
| 13 | 117.03 miles (188.35 km) NNE | Ted Stevens Anchorage International Airport (ANC) | Anchorage, Alaska, United States | |
| 14 | 117.40 miles (188.94 km) W | Kokhanok Airport (KNK) | Kokhanok, Alaska, United States | |
| 15 | 119.07 miles (191.63 km) WNW | Nondalton Airport (NNL) | Nondalton, Alaska, United States | |
| Rank | Distance & Direction | Airport Name & IATA Code | Airport Location | Further Actions |
| 1 | 10,658.86 miles (17,153.73 km) S | Port Elizabeth International Airport (PLZ) | Port Elizabeth, South Africa | |
| 2 | 10,643.44 miles (17,128.92 km) SSE | George Airport (GRJ) | George, South Africa | |
| 3 | 10,632.50 miles (17,111.31 km) S | Port Alfred Airport (AFD) | Port Alfred, South Africa | |
| 4 | 10,606.27 miles (17,069.09 km) SSE | Cape Town International Airport (CPT) | Cape Town, South Africa | |
| 5 | 10,597.91 miles (17,055.63 km) S | East London Airport (ELS) | East London, South Africa | |
| 6 | 10,495.32 miles (16,890.54 km) S | Mthatha Airport (UTT) | Mthatha, South Africa | |
| 7 | 10,446.07 miles (16,811.28 km) S | Margate Airport (MGH) | Margate, KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa | |
| 8 | 10,380.94 miles (16,706.46 km) S | Lebakeng Airport (LEF) | Lebakeng, Lesotho | |
| 9 | 10,377.20 miles (16,700.45 km) S | Semonkong Airport (SOK) | Semonkong, Lesotho | |
| 10 | 10,373.86 miles (16,695.06 km) S | Mafeteng Airport (MFC) | Mafeteng, Lesotho | |
| 11 | 10,371.58 miles (16,691.41 km) S | Lesobeng Airport (LES) | Lesobeng, Lesotho | |
| 12 | 10,362.21 miles (16,676.33 km) S | Pietermaritzburg Airport (PZB) | Pietermaritzburg, South Africa | |
| 13 | 10,358.47 miles (16,670.30 km) S | King Shaka International (DUR) | Durban, KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa | |
| 14 | 10,350.83 miles (16,658.01 km) S | Moshoeshoe I International Airport (MSU) | Maseru, Lesotho | |
| 15 | 10,338.70 miles (16,638.48 km) S | Mokhotlong Airport (MKH) | Mokhotlong, Lesotho | |