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How far is Lugano from Thule?

The distance between Thule (Thule Air Base) and Lugano (Lugano Airport) is 2962 miles / 4767 kilometers / 2574 nautical miles.

Thule Air Base – Lugano Airport

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Distance from Thule to Lugano

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 2961.976 miles
  • 4766.838 kilometers
  • 2573.887 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
  • 2953.821 miles
  • 4753.714 kilometers
  • 2566.800 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 Lugano?

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

Flight carbon footprint between Thule Air Base (THU) and Lugano Airport (LUG)

On average, flying from Thule to Lugano generates about 330 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 330 kilograms equals 727 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Thule to Lugano

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

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 Lugano Airport
City: Lugano
Country: Switzerland Flag of Switzerland
IATA Code: LUG
ICAO Code: LSZA
Coordinates: 46°0′15″N, 8°54′38″E