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How far is Sioux City, IA, from Thule?

The distance between Thule (Thule Air Base) and Sioux City (Sioux Gateway Airport) is 2498 miles / 4021 kilometers / 2171 nautical miles.

Thule Air Base – Sioux Gateway Airport

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2498
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4021
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2171
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Distance from Thule to Sioux City

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 2498.325 miles
  • 4020.664 kilometers
  • 2170.985 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
  • 2493.563 miles
  • 4013.001 kilometers
  • 2166.847 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 Sioux City?

The estimated flight time from Thule Air Base to Sioux Gateway Airport is 5 hours and 13 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Thule Air Base (THU) and Sioux Gateway Airport (SUX)

On average, flying from Thule to Sioux City generates about 275 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 275 kilograms equals 606 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Thule to Sioux City

See the map of the shortest flight path between Thule Air Base (THU) and Sioux Gateway Airport (SUX).

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 Sioux Gateway Airport
City: Sioux City, IA
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: SUX
ICAO Code: KSUX
Coordinates: 42°24′9″N, 96°23′3″W