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How far is McGrath, AK, from Thule?

The distance between Thule (Thule Air Base) and McGrath (McGrath Airport) is 2034 miles / 3273 kilometers / 1767 nautical miles.

Thule Air Base – McGrath Airport

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2034
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3273
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1767
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Distance from Thule to McGrath

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 2033.962 miles
  • 3273.344 kilometers
  • 1767.465 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
  • 2026.127 miles
  • 3260.736 kilometers
  • 1760.656 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 McGrath?

The estimated flight time from Thule Air Base to McGrath Airport is 4 hours and 21 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Thule Air Base (THU) and McGrath Airport (MCG)

On average, flying from Thule to McGrath generates about 221 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 221 kilograms equals 488 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Thule to McGrath

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

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 McGrath Airport
City: McGrath, AK
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: MCG
ICAO Code: PAMC
Coordinates: 62°57′10″N, 155°36′21″W