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How far is Thompson from Barrow, AK?

The distance between Barrow (Wiley Post–Will Rogers Memorial Airport) and Thompson (Thompson Airport) is 1995 miles / 3211 kilometers / 1734 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Barrow (BRW) to Thompson (YTH) is 3230 miles / 5198 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 73 hours 6 minutes.

Wiley Post–Will Rogers Memorial Airport – Thompson Airport

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1995
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3211
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1734
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Distance from Barrow to Thompson

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1994.950 miles
  • 3210.561 kilometers
  • 1733.564 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
  • 1988.223 miles
  • 3199.735 kilometers
  • 1727.719 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 Barrow to Thompson?

The estimated flight time from Wiley Post–Will Rogers Memorial Airport to Thompson Airport is 4 hours and 16 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Wiley Post–Will Rogers Memorial Airport (BRW) and Thompson Airport (YTH)

On average, flying from Barrow to Thompson generates about 217 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 217 kilograms equals 479 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Barrow to Thompson

See the map of the shortest flight path between Wiley Post–Will Rogers Memorial Airport (BRW) and Thompson Airport (YTH).

Airport information

Origin Wiley Post–Will Rogers Memorial Airport
City: Barrow, AK
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: BRW
ICAO Code: PABR
Coordinates: 71°17′7″N, 156°45′57″W
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