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How far is Charleston, SC, from Thule?

The distance between Thule (Thule Air Base) and Charleston (Charleston International Airport) is 3040 miles / 4892 kilometers / 2641 nautical miles.

Thule Air Base – Charleston International Airport

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Distance from Thule to Charleston

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 3039.543 miles
  • 4891.671 kilometers
  • 2641.291 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
  • 3036.555 miles
  • 4886.862 kilometers
  • 2638.694 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 Charleston?

The estimated flight time from Thule Air Base to Charleston International Airport is 6 hours and 15 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Thule Air Base (THU) and Charleston International Airport (CHS)

On average, flying from Thule to Charleston generates about 339 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 339 kilograms equals 747 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Thule to Charleston

See the map of the shortest flight path between Thule Air Base (THU) and Charleston International Airport (CHS).

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 Charleston International Airport
City: Charleston, SC
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: CHS
ICAO Code: KCHS
Coordinates: 32°53′54″N, 80°2′25″W