Find the closest international airport to any point in the world, with distance, direction, and a map.
How this tool works
Enter your city, or coordinates, or use your GPS position with one click (processed in your browser, never stored). The tool measures the straight-line distance from your point to every entry in a bundled dataset of 383 locations across the world, then shows the closest with its distance and compass direction, the five next-closest, and everything plotted on the map. Each result links to its spot on Google Maps for directions. Distances are as the crow flies, so travel distance will be longer.
What you can do with it
- Find the closest international airport to any location, not just your own
- Compare the five next-closest options before choosing where to go
- See the whole dataset plotted on the map for a sense of coverage
- Jump to any result on Google Maps for driving directions
Why use it
The nearest major airport is not always the obvious one, and for many people two or three are within similar range and worth comparing fares across.
Data sources and methods
- Natural Earth (public domain map data)
Coverage note: Covers major airports from Natural Earth with IATA codes; a closer regional airport may exist for domestic flights.