This U.S. Airport Will Take You the Longest to Walk Through, According to a New Study

There are few things worse than having to sprint full tilt from one airport gate to another as you attempt to make that ultra-short connection to your next flight. It's a stress-inducing moment that can be avoided by understanding the layout of the next airport you visit.

In March, Kuru, a footwear company, revealed the findings of its analysis looking into which U.S. airports will take you the longest to walk across on your next trip.

"Major hubs continue to add new concourses, longer terminals, and sprawling layouts to keep up with demand. And while that means more flights and better amenities, it also means more walking—or wheeling—before you even take off," the team explained.

After looking at all the available information, it named Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport (DFW) in Texas the longest walk of all.

"DFW once again claims the longest airport walk in the U.S., holding its 2024 position with a 1.50-mile trek from the entrance to the farthest gate," the team shared." And really, that's no surprise when you learn that the airport takes up nearly square miles of space and has 171 gates spread across five terminals.

MethodologyTo figure out the toughest airports to navigate, the team first created a seed list of the 10 largest and 10 smallest airports in the U.S. by land area (only including airports located within 60 miles of a major metropolitan area). It then analyzed Google Maps to measure the walking distance from the main airport entrance to the farthest airport gate. It then pared down the list to the 5 longest and the top 5 shortest airport walks.

Other difficult to navigate airports to make the list include Denver International Airport (DEN) in Colorado with a walking distance of 1.14 miles at No. 2, followed by Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) in Virginia clocking in at .97 miles, Pittsburgh International Airport (PIT) in Pennsylvania at 0.86 miles, and Orlando International Airport (MCO) in Florida at .70 miles.

However, not every airport in the U.S. is a difficult one to navigate. According to the team, theTrenton-Mercer Airport (TTN) in New Jersey is a breeze, with a walking distance of just 0.03 miles.Paine Field (PAE) in Washington also made the list, coming in at No. 2 with just 0.04 miles to get across, followed by Tweed New Haven Airport (HVN) in Connecticut at 0.05 miles, Lihue Airport (LIH) in Hawaii at 0.06 miles, and 5. Harrisburg International Airport (MDT) in Pennsylvania at 0.12 miles.

The team shared a few tips to ensure you get across your next airport with ease, including the most critical advice of all: Plan ahead. "Need a wheelchair, an escort between terminals, or other accessibility services? Don’t wait until the last minute—many airports offer assistance, but availability can be limited. Call ahead to make sure you or a loved one gets the support needed for a stress-free layover or connection."

See all the tips and more information about each airport at kurufootwear.com.

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