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How far is Thule from Reykjavik?

The distance between Reykjavik (Keflavík International Airport) and Thule (Thule Air Base) is 1326 miles / 2135 kilometers / 1153 nautical miles.

Keflavík International Airport – Thule Air Base

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1326
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2135
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1153
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Distance from Reykjavik to Thule

There are several ways to calculate the distance from Reykjavik to Thule. Here are two standard methods:

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1326.389 miles
  • 2134.616 kilometers
  • 1152.600 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
  • 1321.452 miles
  • 2126.671 kilometers
  • 1148.311 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 Reykjavik to Thule?

The estimated flight time from Keflavík International Airport to Thule Air Base is 3 hours and 0 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Keflavík International Airport (KEF) and Thule Air Base (THU)

On average, flying from Reykjavik to Thule generates about 169 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 169 kilograms equals 372 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Reykjavik to Thule

See the map of the shortest flight path between Keflavík International Airport (KEF) and Thule Air Base (THU).

Airport information

Origin Keflavík International Airport
City: Reykjavik
Country: Iceland Flag of Iceland
IATA Code: KEF
ICAO Code: BIKF
Coordinates: 63°59′6″N, 22°36′20″W
Destination Thule Air Base
City: Thule
Country: Greenland Flag of Greenland
IATA Code: THU
ICAO Code: BGTL
Coordinates: 76°31′52″N, 68°42′11″W