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How far is Quinhagak, AK, from Thule?

The distance between Thule (Thule Air Base) and Quinhagak (Quinhagak Airport) is 2325 miles / 3741 kilometers / 2020 nautical miles.

Thule Air Base – Quinhagak Airport

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Distance from Thule to Quinhagak

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 2324.650 miles
  • 3741.162 kilometers
  • 2020.066 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
  • 2316.026 miles
  • 3727.283 kilometers
  • 2012.572 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 Quinhagak?

The estimated flight time from Thule Air Base to Quinhagak Airport is 4 hours and 54 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Thule Air Base (THU) and Quinhagak Airport (KWN)

On average, flying from Thule to Quinhagak generates about 255 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 255 kilograms equals 562 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Thule to Quinhagak

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

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 Quinhagak Airport
City: Quinhagak, AK
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: KWN
ICAO Code: PAQH
Coordinates: 59°45′18″N, 161°50′42″W