When you say for beyond, are we saying it's taking you greater then 75nm or is it around 20-40nm? It's normal, especially when flying a vectors-based approach for ATC to send you out 30nm away before bringing you back in. If you are on the opposite side of the airport from the active runway it can take you even further while directing you around the airport. In a commercial plane this doesn't matter as much since you are usually flying around 250kts but in a GA aircraft it can add 30-45 minutes to your flight.