How far is Kirkenes from Thule?
The distance between Thule (Thule Air Base) and Kirkenes (Kirkenes Airport, Høybuktmoen) is 1791 miles / 2883 kilometers / 1557 nautical miles.
Thule Air Base – Kirkenes Airport, Høybuktmoen
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Distance from Thule to Kirkenes
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Thule to Kirkenes. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 1791.232 miles
- 2882.709 kilometers
- 1556.538 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- 1783.828 miles
- 2870.794 kilometers
- 1550.105 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 Kirkenes?
The estimated flight time from Thule Air Base to Kirkenes Airport, Høybuktmoen is 3 hours and 53 minutes.
What is the time difference between Thule and Kirkenes?
The time difference between Thule and Kirkenes is 5 hours. Kirkenes is 5 hours ahead of Thule.
Flight carbon footprint between Thule Air Base (THU) and Kirkenes Airport, Høybuktmoen (KKN)
On average, flying from Thule to Kirkenes generates about 199 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 199 kilograms equals 440 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path from Thule to Kirkenes
See the map of the shortest flight path between Thule Air Base (THU) and Kirkenes Airport, Høybuktmoen (KKN).
Airport information
| Origin | Thule Air Base |
|---|---|
| City: | Thule |
| Country: | Greenland  |
| IATA Code: | THU |
| ICAO Code: | BGTL |
| Coordinates: | 76°31′52″N, 68°42′11″W |
| Destination | Kirkenes Airport, Høybuktmoen |
|---|---|
| City: | Kirkenes |
| Country: | Norway  |
| IATA Code: | KKN |
| ICAO Code: | ENKR |
| Coordinates: | 69°43′32″N, 29°53′28″E |