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How far is Cordova, AK, from Thule?

The distance between Thule (Thule Air Base) and Cordova (Merle K. (Mudhole) Smith Airport) is 2028 miles / 3263 kilometers / 1762 nautical miles.

Thule Air Base – Merle K. (Mudhole) Smith Airport

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2028
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3263
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Distance from Thule to Cordova

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 2027.662 miles
  • 3263.205 kilometers
  • 1761.990 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
  • 2020.175 miles
  • 3251.156 kilometers
  • 1755.484 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 Cordova?

The estimated flight time from Thule Air Base to Merle K. (Mudhole) Smith Airport is 4 hours and 20 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Thule Air Base (THU) and Merle K. (Mudhole) Smith Airport (CDV)

On average, flying from Thule to Cordova generates about 221 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 221 kilograms equals 487 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Thule to Cordova

See the map of the shortest flight path between Thule Air Base (THU) and Merle K. (Mudhole) Smith Airport (CDV).

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 Merle K. (Mudhole) Smith Airport
City: Cordova, AK
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: CDV
ICAO Code: PACV
Coordinates: 60°29′30″N, 145°28′40″W