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How far is Svartnes from Thule?

The distance between Thule (Thule Air Base) and Svartnes (Vardø Airport, Svartnes) is 1769 miles / 2847 kilometers / 1537 nautical miles.

Thule Air Base – Vardø Airport, Svartnes

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Distance from Thule to Svartnes

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1768.763 miles
  • 2846.548 kilometers
  • 1537.013 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
  • 1761.418 miles
  • 2834.728 kilometers
  • 1530.631 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 Svartnes?

The estimated flight time from Thule Air Base to Vardø Airport, Svartnes is 3 hours and 50 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Thule Air Base (THU) and Vardø Airport, Svartnes (VAW)

On average, flying from Thule to Svartnes generates about 198 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 198 kilograms equals 436 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Thule to Svartnes

See the map of the shortest flight path between Thule Air Base (THU) and Vardø Airport, Svartnes (VAW).

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 Vardø Airport, Svartnes
City: Svartnes
Country: Norway Flag of Norway
IATA Code: VAW
ICAO Code: ENSS
Coordinates: 70°21′19″N, 31°2′41″E