What are the geodetic coordinates of Dallas Fort Worth International Airport (DFW)?

Dallas Fort Worth International Airport (DFW / ICAO: KDFW) is located at geodetic coordinates 32.8968°N, 97.0380°W in Dallas-Fort Worth, US. It sits at an airfield elevation of 607 ft (185 m) MSL with 7 runways (17R/35L (4,085 m), 18L/36R (4,085 m)).

What direct Great Circle routes originate from DFW?

DFW connects to major global flight corridors including London (LHR), Tokyo (HND), Sydney (SYD), Dubai (DXB). Calculate exact spherical distances, true bearings, and window seat solar recommendations on Orb Vector.

How do Great Circle routes from DFW compare to flat map lines?

Flights departing DFW follow spherical geodesics (Great Circle arcs), which represent the shortest three-dimensional atmospheric distance over Earth's curved surface rather than constant-compass Rhumb lines. At DFW's latitude, Earth's axial rotation imparts a tangential velocity of 1,406 km/h.

Dallas Fort Worth International Airport (DFW) 3D Flight Route Map, Direct Destinations & Geodetic Profile

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Dallas Fort Worth International Airport (DFW) Hub Guide & 3D Flight Map

Geodetic Coordinates: 32.897°N, 097.038°W • Country: US • Standard Timezone: UTCGMT-6 (Local: 21:44) • Solar Angle: -53.8° Elev, 284° Azim (Night)

Dallas Fort Worth International Airport (DFW) serves as a vital junction in global commercial aviation. Sprawling across the Blackland Prairie midpoint between Dallas and Fort Worth, Texas. Hover over or select radiating Great Circle spokes on the 3D globe to examine direct geodesic flight corridors, true departure bearings, nautical mile distances, and overflight paths radiating across the world.

ICAO / IATA & ELEVATIONKDFW / DFWElevation: 607 ft (185 m) MSL

PRIMARY RUNWAY COMPLEX7 Runways17R/35L (4,085 m) · 18L/36R (4,085 m)

EARTH ROTATIONAL SPEED1,406 km/hSubtropical Zone (Northern Hemisphere) (1.15 Mach tangential)

HUB REACHABILITY (Boeing 747-8 Intercontinental)45 / 49 Global HubsWithin 14,815 km non-stop range

Direct Outbound Flight Corridors from DFW — Top Direct Routes

DFW → LHR42° True (NE)

London (GB)

7,627 km (4,739 mi)•8h 5m

DFW → HND317° True (NW)

Tokyo (JP)

10,378 km (6,449 mi)•13h 9m

DFW → SYD249° True (WSW)

Sydney (AU)

13,808 km (8,580 mi)•18h 4m

DFW → DXB28° True (NNE)

Dubai (AE)

12,919 km (8,027 mi)•13h 43m

DFW → LAX279° True (W)

Los Angeles (US)

1,983 km (1,232 mi)•3h 3m

DFW → JFK61° True (ENE)

New York (US)

2,235 km (1,389 mi)•2h 40m

DFW → SFO290° True (WNW)

San Francisco (US)

2,352 km (1,461 mi)•3h 30m

DFW → CDG43° True (NE)

Paris (FR)

7,944 km (4,936 mi)•8h 23m

DFW → ORD36° True (NE)

Chicago (US)

1,291 km (802 mi)•1h 48m

DFW → YYZ47° True (NE)

Toronto (CA)

1,928 km (1,198 mi)•2h 24m

Popular Route Vectors & Geodesic Azimuth Telemetry from DFW

Route Corridor	Initial Bearing	Arrival Bearing	Great Circle Distance	Rhumb Divergence	Est. Flight Time
DFW → LHRLondon (North / South Atlantic Track)	042° TRU (NE)	116° TRU	7,627 km (4,118 NM)	+504 km (+6.6%)	8h 5m
DFW → HNDTokyo (Transpacific / Trans-Oceanic Arc)	317° TRU (NW)	225° TRU	10,378 km (5,604 NM)	+949 km (+9.1%)	13h 9m
DFW → SYDSydney (Ultra-Long-Haul Geodesic)	249° TRU (WSW)	250° TRU	13,808 km (7,456 NM)	+56 km (+0.4%)	18h 4m
DFW → DXBDubai (Ultra-Long-Haul Geodesic)	028° TRU (NNE)	154° TRU	12,919 km (6,976 NM)	+1,898 km (+14.7%)	13h 43m
DFW → LAXLos Angeles (Continental Trunk Corridor)	279° TRU (W)	267° TRU	1,983 km (1,071 NM)	+4 km (+0.2%)	3h 3m
DFW → JFKNew York (Continental Trunk Corridor)	061° TRU (ENE)	075° TRU	2,235 km (1,207 NM)	+5 km (+0.2%)	2h 40m
DFW → SFOSan Francisco (Continental Trunk Corridor)	290° TRU (WNW)	275° TRU	2,352 km (1,270 NM)	+6 km (+0.3%)	3h 30m
DFW → CDGParis (North / South Atlantic Track)	043° TRU (NE)	119° TRU	7,944 km (4,289 NM)	+541 km (+6.8%)	8h 23m
DFW → ORDChicago (Domestic / Regional Shuttle)	036° TRU (NE)	041° TRU	1,291 km (697 NM)	identical path	1h 48m
DFW → YYZToronto (Continental Trunk Corridor)	047° TRU (NE)	057° TRU	1,928 km (1,041 NM)	+3 km (+0.1%)	2h 24m

Geography, Airfield Operations & Notable Aviation Facts: DFW

PRIMARY HUB CARRIERSAmerican Airlines · Spirit Airlines

EXACT GEODETIC ANTIPODE32.897°S, 082.962°E (Southern Indian Ocean)

FURTHEST MAJOR HUBPerth (PER) — 16,928 km (10,519 mi)

01Operates seven runways with five north-south strips and two diagonal crosswind runways.
02Anchors American Airlines' primary hub for 16-hour routes to Sydney, Melbourne, and Doha.
03Became the first US airport certified carbon neutral under Airport Carbon Accreditation.

Frequently Asked Questions

Where is Dallas Fort Worth International Airport (DFW) located and what are its coordinates?: Dallas Fort Worth International Airport (DFW, ICAO: KDFW) is located in Dallas-Fort Worth, US at geodetic coordinates 32.897°N, 097.038°W (Latitude: 32.8968°, Longitude: -97.0380°). At this latitude (Subtropical Zone (Northern Hemisphere)), Earth's rotation imparts a tangential velocity of 1,406 km/h.
What are the runway orientations and airfield elevation at DFW?: Dallas Fort Worth International Airport (DFW) sits at an airfield elevation of 607 ft (185 m) above mean sea level and operates 7 runways, led by 17R/35L (4,085 m), 18L/36R (4,085 m), 13R/31L (2,835 m).
What time zone and solar lighting conditions apply to DFW?: Dallas Fort Worth International Airport operates on civil timezone UTCGMT-6 (approximate local clock time: 21:44). Based on real-time solar ephemeris calculations, the sun is at an altitude of -53.8°, placing the airport in night.
How many major outbound flight corridors radiate from DFW?: Orb Vector indexes 5 connected flight corridors and 10 popular outbound route vectors radiating from DFW. The longest featured corridor from DFW is DFW → SYD (Sydney), spanning 13,808 km (8,580 mi / 7,456 NM) along an initial bearing of 249° TRU (WSW).
What is the exact antipode and furthest global hub from DFW?: The exact geodetic antipode (diametrically opposite point on Earth) to DFW lies at 32.897°S, 082.962°E (Southern Indian Ocean). Among the world's major aviation hubs, the furthest from DFW is Perth International Airport (PER) at a Great Circle distance of 16,928 km (10,519 mi).
What is a Great Circle?: A Great Circle is the intersection of a sphere and a plane that passes through the sphere's center. It represents the largest possible circle that can be drawn on a sphere and defines the shortest path between two points on the surface.
Why do flight paths look curved on 2D maps?: Most 2D maps use the Mercator projection, which distorts size and shape as you move away from the equator. A straight line on a Mercator map (a rhumb line) is actually a longer path than the curved Great Circle route. Pilots fly the Great Circle route to save fuel and time.
How accurate are the distances?: Orb Vector calculates distances using the Haversine formula, which accounts for the Earth's curvature. While the Earth is not a perfect sphere (it's an oblate spheroid), the error margin is negligible for general flight planning and visualization purposes, typically within 0.5%.
Can I measure multi-stop routes?: Yes! You can chain multiple airports together to create a complex itinerary. The tool will calculate the distance for each leg of the journey as well as the total cumulative distance.
How is flight time estimated?: Our flight time estimator uses a standard cruising speed of 900 km/h (approx 485 knots) and adds a 30-minute buffer for takeoff and landing per leg. Crucially, it also accounts for the Jet Stream: eastbound flights are calculated as ~15% faster due to tailwinds, while westbound flights are slower due to headwinds.
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