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How far is Borkum from Thule?

The distance between Thule (Thule Air Base) and Borkum (Borkum Airfield) is 2437 miles / 3923 kilometers / 2118 nautical miles.

Thule Air Base – Borkum Airfield

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2437
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3923
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2118
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Distance from Thule to Borkum

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 2437.371 miles
  • 3922.568 kilometers
  • 2118.017 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
  • 2429.410 miles
  • 3909.757 kilometers
  • 2111.100 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 Borkum?

The estimated flight time from Thule Air Base to Borkum Airfield is 5 hours and 6 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Thule Air Base (THU) and Borkum Airfield (BMK)

On average, flying from Thule to Borkum generates about 268 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 268 kilograms equals 591 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Thule to Borkum

See the map of the shortest flight path between Thule Air Base (THU) and Borkum Airfield (BMK).

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 Borkum Airfield
City: Borkum
Country: Germany Flag of Germany
IATA Code: BMK
ICAO Code: EDWR
Coordinates: 53°35′47″N, 6°42′33″E