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How far is Vadsø from Thule?

The distance between Thule (Thule Air Base) and Vadsø (Vadsø Airport) is 1771 miles / 2850 kilometers / 1539 nautical miles.

Thule Air Base – Vadsø Airport

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1771
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2850
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1539
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Distance from Thule to Vadsø

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1770.710 miles
  • 2849.682 kilometers
  • 1538.705 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
  • 1763.373 miles
  • 2837.874 kilometers
  • 1532.329 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 Vadsø?

The estimated flight time from Thule Air Base to Vadsø Airport is 3 hours and 51 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Thule Air Base (THU) and Vadsø Airport (VDS)

On average, flying from Thule to Vadsø 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 Vadsø

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

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 Vadsø Airport
City: Vadsø
Country: Norway Flag of Norway
IATA Code: VDS
ICAO Code: ENVD
Coordinates: 70°3′55″N, 29°50′40″E