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How far is Takotna, AK, from Thule?

The distance between Thule (Thule Air Base) and Takotna (Takotna Airport) is 2038 miles / 3280 kilometers / 1771 nautical miles.

Thule Air Base – Takotna Airport

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2038
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1771
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Distance from Thule to Takotna

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 2037.834 miles
  • 3279.577 kilometers
  • 1770.830 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
  • 2029.979 miles
  • 3266.934 kilometers
  • 1764.003 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 Takotna?

The estimated flight time from Thule Air Base to Takotna Airport is 4 hours and 21 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Thule Air Base (THU) and Takotna Airport (TCT)

On average, flying from Thule to Takotna generates about 222 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 222 kilograms equals 489 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Thule to Takotna

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

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 Takotna Airport
City: Takotna, AK
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: TCT
ICAO Code: PPCT
Coordinates: 62°59′35″N, 156°1′44″W