How far is Wales, AK, from Thule?
The distance between Thule (Thule Air Base) and Wales (Wales Airport (Alaska)) is 2048 miles / 3297 kilometers / 1780 nautical miles.
Thule Air Base – Wales Airport (Alaska)
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Distance from Thule to Wales
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Thule to Wales. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 2048.423 miles
- 3296.617 kilometers
- 1780.031 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- 2040.249 miles
- 3283.463 kilometers
- 1772.928 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 Wales?
The estimated flight time from Thule Air Base to Wales Airport (Alaska) is 4 hours and 22 minutes.
What is the time difference between Thule and Wales?
The time difference between Thule and Wales is 5 hours. Wales is 5 hours behind Thule.
Flight carbon footprint between Thule Air Base (THU) and Wales Airport (Alaska) (WAA)
On average, flying from Thule to Wales generates about 223 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 223 kilograms equals 491 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path from Thule to Wales
See the map of the shortest flight path between Thule Air Base (THU) and Wales Airport (Alaska) (WAA).
Airport information
| Origin | Thule Air Base |
|---|---|
| City: | Thule |
| Country: | Greenland  |
| IATA Code: | THU |
| ICAO Code: | BGTL |
| Coordinates: | 76°31′52″N, 68°42′11″W |
| Destination | Wales Airport (Alaska) |
|---|---|
| City: | Wales, AK |
| Country: | United States  |
| IATA Code: | WAA |
| ICAO Code: | PAIW |
| Coordinates: | 65°37′21″N, 168°5′42″W |