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How far is Svolvær from Thule?

The distance between Thule (Thule Air Base) and Svolvær (Svolvær Airport, Helle) is 1669 miles / 2685 kilometers / 1450 nautical miles.

Thule Air Base – Svolvær Airport, Helle

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Distance from Thule to Svolvær

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1668.524 miles
  • 2685.229 kilometers
  • 1449.908 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
  • 1661.732 miles
  • 2674.298 kilometers
  • 1444.005 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 Svolvær?

The estimated flight time from Thule Air Base to Svolvær Airport, Helle is 3 hours and 39 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Thule Air Base (THU) and Svolvær Airport, Helle (SVJ)

On average, flying from Thule to Svolvær generates about 190 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 190 kilograms equals 420 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Thule to Svolvær

See the map of the shortest flight path between Thule Air Base (THU) and Svolvær Airport, Helle (SVJ).

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 Svolvær Airport, Helle
City: Svolvær
Country: Norway Flag of Norway
IATA Code: SVJ
ICAO Code: ENSH
Coordinates: 68°14′35″N, 14°40′9″E