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How far is Koliganek, AK, from Thule?

The distance between Thule (Thule Air Base) and Koliganek (Koliganek Airport) is 2258 miles / 3634 kilometers / 1962 nautical miles.

Thule Air Base – Koliganek Airport

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Distance from Thule to Koliganek

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 2257.963 miles
  • 3633.839 kilometers
  • 1962.116 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
  • 2249.621 miles
  • 3620.415 kilometers
  • 1954.867 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 Koliganek?

The estimated flight time from Thule Air Base to Koliganek Airport is 4 hours and 46 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Thule Air Base (THU) and Koliganek Airport (KGK)

On average, flying from Thule to Koliganek generates about 247 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 247 kilograms equals 545 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Thule to Koliganek

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

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 Koliganek Airport
City: Koliganek, AK
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: KGK
ICAO Code: PAJZ
Coordinates: 59°43′35″N, 157°15′32″W