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How far is Durango, CO, from Thule?

The distance between Thule (Thule Air Base) and Durango (Durango–La Plata County Airport) is 2975 miles / 4788 kilometers / 2585 nautical miles.

Thule Air Base – Durango–La Plata County Airport

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Distance from Thule to Durango

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 2975.056 miles
  • 4787.888 kilometers
  • 2585.253 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
  • 2970.264 miles
  • 4780.177 kilometers
  • 2581.089 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 Durango?

The estimated flight time from Thule Air Base to Durango–La Plata County Airport is 6 hours and 7 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Thule Air Base (THU) and Durango–La Plata County Airport (DRO)

On average, flying from Thule to Durango generates about 331 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 331 kilograms equals 730 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Thule to Durango

See the map of the shortest flight path between Thule Air Base (THU) and Durango–La Plata County Airport (DRO).

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 Durango–La Plata County Airport
City: Durango, CO
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: DRO
ICAO Code: KDRO
Coordinates: 37°9′5″N, 107°45′14″W