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How far is Brookings, SD, from Thule?

The distance between Thule (Thule Air Base) and Brookings (Brookings Regional Airport) is 2374 miles / 3820 kilometers / 2063 nautical miles.

Thule Air Base – Brookings Regional Airport

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2374
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3820
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2063
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Distance from Thule to Brookings

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 2373.521 miles
  • 3819.811 kilometers
  • 2062.533 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
  • 2368.618 miles
  • 3811.921 kilometers
  • 2058.273 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 Brookings?

The estimated flight time from Thule Air Base to Brookings Regional Airport is 4 hours and 59 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Thule Air Base (THU) and Brookings Regional Airport (BKX)

On average, flying from Thule to Brookings generates about 260 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 260 kilograms equals 574 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Thule to Brookings

See the map of the shortest flight path between Thule Air Base (THU) and Brookings Regional Airport (BKX).

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 Brookings Regional Airport
City: Brookings, SD
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: BKX
ICAO Code: KBKX
Coordinates: 44°18′17″N, 96°49′0″W