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How far is Islip, NY, from Thule?

The distance between Thule (Thule Air Base) and Islip (Long Island MacArthur Airport) is 2477 miles / 3986 kilometers / 2152 nautical miles.

Thule Air Base – Long Island MacArthur Airport

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Distance from Thule to Islip

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 2476.609 miles
  • 3985.715 kilometers
  • 2152.114 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
  • 2472.638 miles
  • 3979.325 kilometers
  • 2148.663 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 Islip?

The estimated flight time from Thule Air Base to Long Island MacArthur Airport is 5 hours and 11 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Thule Air Base (THU) and Long Island MacArthur Airport (ISP)

On average, flying from Thule to Islip generates about 272 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 272 kilograms equals 601 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Thule to Islip

See the map of the shortest flight path between Thule Air Base (THU) and Long Island MacArthur Airport (ISP).

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 Long Island MacArthur Airport
City: Islip, NY
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: ISP
ICAO Code: KISP
Coordinates: 40°47′42″N, 73°6′0″W