How far is Wainwright, AK, from Thule?
The distance between Thule (Thule Air Base) and Wainwright (Wainwright Airport) is 1643 miles / 2645 kilometers / 1428 nautical miles.
Thule Air Base – Wainwright Airport
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Distance from Thule to Wainwright
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Thule to Wainwright. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 1643.443 miles
- 2644.864 kilometers
- 1428.113 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- 1636.611 miles
- 2633.870 kilometers
- 1422.176 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 Thule to Wainwright?
The estimated flight time from Thule Air Base to Wainwright Airport is 3 hours and 36 minutes.
What is the time difference between Thule and Wainwright?
The time difference between Thule and Wainwright is 5 hours. Wainwright is 5 hours behind Thule.
Flight carbon footprint between Thule Air Base (THU) and Wainwright Airport (AIN)
On average, flying from Thule to Wainwright generates about 189 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 189 kilograms equals 416 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path from Thule to Wainwright
See the map of the shortest flight path between Thule Air Base (THU) and Wainwright Airport (AIN).
Airport information
| Origin | Thule Air Base |
|---|---|
| City: | Thule |
| Country: | Greenland  |
| IATA Code: | THU |
| ICAO Code: | BGTL |
| Coordinates: | 76°31′52″N, 68°42′11″W |
| Destination | Wainwright Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Wainwright, AK |
| Country: | United States  |
| IATA Code: | AIN |
| ICAO Code: | PAWI |
| Coordinates: | 70°38′16″N, 159°59′41″W |