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How far is Eastsound, WA, from Thule?

The distance between Thule (Thule Air Base) and Eastsound (Orcas Island Airport) is 2415 miles / 3886 kilometers / 2099 nautical miles.

Thule Air Base – Orcas Island Airport

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2099
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Distance from Thule to Eastsound

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 2414.940 miles
  • 3886.469 kilometers
  • 2098.525 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
  • 2408.348 miles
  • 3875.861 kilometers
  • 2092.797 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 Eastsound?

The estimated flight time from Thule Air Base to Orcas Island Airport is 5 hours and 4 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Thule Air Base (THU) and Orcas Island Airport (ESD)

On average, flying from Thule to Eastsound generates about 265 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 265 kilograms equals 585 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Thule to Eastsound

See the map of the shortest flight path between Thule Air Base (THU) and Orcas Island Airport (ESD).

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 Orcas Island Airport
City: Eastsound, WA
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: ESD
ICAO Code: KORS
Coordinates: 48°42′29″N, 122°54′36″W