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How far is Memphis, TN, from Thule?

The distance between Thule (Thule Air Base) and Memphis (Memphis International Airport) is 2947 miles / 4743 kilometers / 2561 nautical miles.

Thule Air Base – Memphis International Airport

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Distance from Thule to Memphis

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 2947.047 miles
  • 4742.813 kilometers
  • 2560.914 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
  • 2943.414 miles
  • 4736.966 kilometers
  • 2557.757 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 Memphis?

The estimated flight time from Thule Air Base to Memphis International Airport is 6 hours and 4 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Thule Air Base (THU) and Memphis International Airport (MEM)

On average, flying from Thule to Memphis generates about 328 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 328 kilograms equals 723 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Thule to Memphis

See the map of the shortest flight path between Thule Air Base (THU) and Memphis International Airport (MEM).

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 Memphis International Airport
City: Memphis, TN
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: MEM
ICAO Code: KMEM
Coordinates: 35°2′32″N, 89°58′36″W