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How far is Thompson from Bloemfontain?

The distance between Bloemfontain (Bram Fischer International Airport) and Thompson (Thompson Airport) is 9162 miles / 14746 kilometers / 7962 nautical miles.

Bram Fischer International Airport – Thompson Airport

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9162
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14746
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7962
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Flight time duration
17 h 50 min
CO2 emission
1 172 kg

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Distance from Bloemfontain to Thompson

There are several ways to calculate the distance from Bloemfontain to Thompson. Here are two standard methods:

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 9162.471 miles
  • 14745.568 kilometers
  • 7961.969 nautical miles

Vincenty's formula calculates the distance between latitude/longitude points on the earth's surface using an ellipsoidal model of the planet.

Haversine formula
  • 9167.752 miles
  • 14754.066 kilometers
  • 7966.558 nautical miles

The haversine formula calculates the distance between latitude/longitude points assuming a spherical earth (great-circle distance – the shortest distance between two points).

How long does it take to fly from Bloemfontain to Thompson?

The estimated flight time from Bram Fischer International Airport to Thompson Airport is 17 hours and 50 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Bram Fischer International Airport (BFN) and Thompson Airport (YTH)

On average, flying from Bloemfontain to Thompson generates about 1 172 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 1 172 kilograms equals 2 584 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Bloemfontain to Thompson

See the map of the shortest flight path between Bram Fischer International Airport (BFN) and Thompson Airport (YTH).

Airport information

Origin Bram Fischer International Airport
City: Bloemfontain
Country: South Africa Flag of South Africa
IATA Code: BFN
ICAO Code: FABL
Coordinates: 29°5′33″S, 26°18′8″E
Destination Thompson Airport
City: Thompson
Country: Canada Flag of Canada
IATA Code: YTH
ICAO Code: CYTH
Coordinates: 55°48′3″N, 97°51′51″W