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How far is Gustavus, AK, from Thule?

The distance between Thule (Thule Air Base) and Gustavus (Gustavus Airport) is 1998 miles / 3216 kilometers / 1736 nautical miles.

Thule Air Base – Gustavus Airport

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1998
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3216
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1736
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Distance from Thule to Gustavus

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1998.035 miles
  • 3215.526 kilometers
  • 1736.245 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
  • 1990.999 miles
  • 3204.203 kilometers
  • 1730.131 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 Gustavus?

The estimated flight time from Thule Air Base to Gustavus Airport is 4 hours and 16 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Thule Air Base (THU) and Gustavus Airport (GST)

On average, flying from Thule to Gustavus generates about 218 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 218 kilograms equals 480 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Thule to Gustavus

See the map of the shortest flight path between Thule Air Base (THU) and Gustavus Airport (GST).

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 Gustavus Airport
City: Gustavus, AK
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: GST
ICAO Code: PAGS
Coordinates: 58°25′31″N, 135°42′25″W