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How far is Kursk from Thule?

The distance between Thule (Thule Air Base) and Kursk (Kursk Vostochny Airport) is 3010 miles / 4843 kilometers / 2615 nautical miles.

Thule Air Base – Kursk Vostochny Airport

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Distance from Thule to Kursk

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 3009.541 miles
  • 4843.388 kilometers
  • 2615.220 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
  • 2999.620 miles
  • 4827.420 kilometers
  • 2606.598 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 Kursk?

The estimated flight time from Thule Air Base to Kursk Vostochny Airport is 6 hours and 11 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Thule Air Base (THU) and Kursk Vostochny Airport (URS)

On average, flying from Thule to Kursk generates about 335 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 335 kilograms equals 739 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Thule to Kursk

See the map of the shortest flight path between Thule Air Base (THU) and Kursk Vostochny Airport (URS).

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 Kursk Vostochny Airport
City: Kursk
Country: Russia Flag of Russia
IATA Code: URS
ICAO Code: UUOK
Coordinates: 51°45′2″N, 36°17′44″E