How far is Alta from Thule?
The distance between Thule (Thule Air Base) and Alta (Alta Airport) is 1692 miles / 2722 kilometers / 1470 nautical miles.
Thule Air Base – Alta Airport
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Distance from Thule to Alta
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Thule to Alta. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 1691.554 miles
- 2722.292 kilometers
- 1469.920 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- 1684.556 miles
- 2711.029 kilometers
- 1463.839 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 Alta?
The estimated flight time from Thule Air Base to Alta Airport is 3 hours and 42 minutes.
What is the time difference between Thule and Alta?
The time difference between Thule and Alta is 5 hours. Alta is 5 hours ahead of Thule.
Flight carbon footprint between Thule Air Base (THU) and Alta Airport (ALF)
On average, flying from Thule to Alta generates about 192 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 192 kilograms equals 423 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path from Thule to Alta
See the map of the shortest flight path between Thule Air Base (THU) and Alta Airport (ALF).
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 | Alta Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Alta |
| Country: | Norway  |
| IATA Code: | ALF |
| ICAO Code: | ENAT |
| Coordinates: | 69°58′33″N, 23°22′18″E |