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How far is Colorado Springs, CO, from Thule?

The distance between Thule (Thule Air Base) and Colorado Springs (Colorado Springs Airport) is 2828 miles / 4551 kilometers / 2458 nautical miles.

Thule Air Base – Colorado Springs Airport

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2458
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Distance from Thule to Colorado Springs

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 2828.101 miles
  • 4551.388 kilometers
  • 2457.553 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
  • 2823.268 miles
  • 4543.609 kilometers
  • 2453.353 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 Colorado Springs?

The estimated flight time from Thule Air Base to Colorado Springs Airport is 5 hours and 51 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Thule Air Base (THU) and Colorado Springs Airport (COS)

On average, flying from Thule to Colorado Springs generates about 314 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 314 kilograms equals 692 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Thule to Colorado Springs

See the map of the shortest flight path between Thule Air Base (THU) and Colorado Springs Airport (COS).

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 Colorado Springs Airport
City: Colorado Springs, CO
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: COS
ICAO Code: KCOS
Coordinates: 38°48′20″N, 104°42′3″W