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How far is Grand Forks, ND, from Thule?

The distance between Thule (Thule Air Base) and Grand Forks (Grand Forks International Airport) is 2131 miles / 3429 kilometers / 1852 nautical miles.

Thule Air Base – Grand Forks International Airport

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3429
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1852
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Distance from Thule to Grand Forks

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 2130.756 miles
  • 3429.119 kilometers
  • 1851.576 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
  • 2125.723 miles
  • 3421.019 kilometers
  • 1847.202 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 Grand Forks?

The estimated flight time from Thule Air Base to Grand Forks International Airport is 4 hours and 32 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Thule Air Base (THU) and Grand Forks International Airport (GFK)

On average, flying from Thule to Grand Forks generates about 232 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 232 kilograms equals 512 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Thule to Grand Forks

See the map of the shortest flight path between Thule Air Base (THU) and Grand Forks International Airport (GFK).

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 Grand Forks International Airport
City: Grand Forks, ND
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: GFK
ICAO Code: KGFK
Coordinates: 47°56′57″N, 97°10′33″W