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How far is Altenburg from Thule?

The distance between Thule (Thule Air Base) and Altenburg (Leipzig–Altenburg Airport) is 2698 miles / 4342 kilometers / 2344 nautical miles.

Thule Air Base – Leipzig–Altenburg Airport

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Distance from Thule to Altenburg

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 2697.785 miles
  • 4341.663 kilometers
  • 2344.311 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
  • 2689.342 miles
  • 4328.076 kilometers
  • 2336.974 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 Altenburg?

The estimated flight time from Thule Air Base to Leipzig–Altenburg Airport is 5 hours and 36 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Thule Air Base (THU) and Leipzig–Altenburg Airport (AOC)

On average, flying from Thule to Altenburg generates about 298 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 298 kilograms equals 658 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Thule to Altenburg

See the map of the shortest flight path between Thule Air Base (THU) and Leipzig–Altenburg Airport (AOC).

Airport information

Origin 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
Destination Leipzig–Altenburg Airport
City: Altenburg
Country: Germany Flag of Germany
IATA Code: AOC
ICAO Code: EDAC
Coordinates: 50°58′55″N, 12°30′22″E