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How far is Reading, PA, from Thule?

The distance between Thule (Thule Air Base) and Reading (Reading Regional Airport) is 2511 miles / 4042 kilometers / 2182 nautical miles.

Thule Air Base – Reading Regional Airport

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Distance from Thule to Reading

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 2511.411 miles
  • 4041.725 kilometers
  • 2182.357 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
  • 2507.448 miles
  • 4035.347 kilometers
  • 2178.913 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 Reading?

The estimated flight time from Thule Air Base to Reading Regional Airport is 5 hours and 15 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Thule Air Base (THU) and Reading Regional Airport (RDG)

On average, flying from Thule to Reading generates about 277 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 277 kilograms equals 610 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Thule to Reading

See the map of the shortest flight path between Thule Air Base (THU) and Reading Regional Airport (RDG).

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 Reading Regional Airport
City: Reading, PA
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: RDG
ICAO Code: KRDG
Coordinates: 40°22′42″N, 75°57′54″W