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How far is Lopez, WA, from Thule?

The distance between Thule (Thule Air Base) and Lopez (Lopez Island Airport) is 2430 miles / 3911 kilometers / 2112 nautical miles.

Thule Air Base – Lopez Island Airport

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2430
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3911
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2112
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Distance from Thule to Lopez

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 2429.993 miles
  • 3910.694 kilometers
  • 2111.606 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
  • 2423.401 miles
  • 3900.086 kilometers
  • 2105.878 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 Lopez?

The estimated flight time from Thule Air Base to Lopez Island Airport is 5 hours and 6 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Thule Air Base (THU) and Lopez Island Airport (LPS)

On average, flying from Thule to Lopez generates about 267 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 267 kilograms equals 589 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Thule to Lopez

See the map of the shortest flight path between Thule Air Base (THU) and Lopez Island Airport (LPS).

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 Lopez Island Airport
City: Lopez, WA
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: LPS
ICAO Code: S31
Coordinates: 48°29′2″N, 122°56′16″W