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How far is Columbia, MO, from Thule?

The distance between Thule (Thule Air Base) and Columbia (Columbia Regional Airport) is 2706 miles / 4355 kilometers / 2351 nautical miles.

Thule Air Base – Columbia Regional Airport

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2706
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4355
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2351
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Distance from Thule to Columbia

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 2706.010 miles
  • 4354.902 kilometers
  • 2351.459 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
  • 2701.771 miles
  • 4348.080 kilometers
  • 2347.775 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 Columbia?

The estimated flight time from Thule Air Base to Columbia Regional Airport is 5 hours and 37 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Thule Air Base (THU) and Columbia Regional Airport (COU)

On average, flying from Thule to Columbia generates about 299 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 299 kilograms equals 660 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Thule to Columbia

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

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 Columbia Regional Airport
City: Columbia, MO
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: COU
ICAO Code: KCOU
Coordinates: 38°49′5″N, 92°13′10″W