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How far is Nome, AK, from Thule?

The distance between Thule (Thule Air Base) and Nome (Nome Airport) is 2081 miles / 3348 kilometers / 1808 nautical miles.

Thule Air Base – Nome Airport

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2081
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3348
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1808
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Distance from Thule to Nome

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 2080.537 miles
  • 3348.300 kilometers
  • 1807.937 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
  • 2072.337 miles
  • 3335.103 kilometers
  • 1800.812 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 Nome?

The estimated flight time from Thule Air Base to Nome Airport is 4 hours and 26 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Thule Air Base (THU) and Nome Airport (OME)

On average, flying from Thule to Nome generates about 227 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 227 kilograms equals 499 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Thule to Nome

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

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 Nome Airport
City: Nome, AK
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: OME
ICAO Code: PAOM
Coordinates: 64°30′43″N, 165°26′42″W