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How far is Burqin from Thule?

The distance between Thule (Thule Air Base) and Burqin (Burqin Kanas Airport) is 3763 miles / 6055 kilometers / 3270 nautical miles.

Thule Air Base – Burqin Kanas Airport

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3270
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Distance from Thule to Burqin

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 3762.566 miles
  • 6055.264 kilometers
  • 3269.581 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
  • 3750.529 miles
  • 6035.892 kilometers
  • 3259.121 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 Burqin?

The estimated flight time from Thule Air Base to Burqin Kanas Airport is 7 hours and 37 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Thule Air Base (THU) and Burqin Kanas Airport (KJI)

On average, flying from Thule to Burqin generates about 427 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 427 kilograms equals 941 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Thule to Burqin

See the map of the shortest flight path between Thule Air Base (THU) and Burqin Kanas Airport (KJI).

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 Burqin Kanas Airport
City: Burqin
Country: China Flag of China
IATA Code: KJI
ICAO Code: ZWKN
Coordinates: 48°13′20″N, 86°59′45″E