off the subject; beyond the point at issue; "such digressions can lead us too far afield"
If someone comes from far afield, they come from a long way away. Many of those arrested came from far afield. far/further/farthest afield far away, especially from home
off the subject; beyond the point at issue; "such digressions can lead us too far afield" in or into a field (especially a field of battle); "the armies were afield, challenging the enemy's advance"; "unlawful to carry hunting rifles afield until the season opens" far away from home or one's usual surroundings; "looking afield for new lands to conquer"- R
Further afield or farther afield means in places or areas other than the nearest or most obvious one. They enjoy participating in a wide variety of activities, both locally and further afield
in or into a field (especially a field of battle); "the armies were afield, challenging the enemy's advance"; "unlawful to carry hunting rifles afield until the season opens"
far away from home or one's usual surroundings; "looking afield for new lands to conquer"- R