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How far is Aleknagik, AK, from Thule?

The distance between Thule (Thule Air Base) and Aleknagik (Aleknagik Airport) is 2306 miles / 3712 kilometers / 2004 nautical miles.

Thule Air Base – Aleknagik Airport

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Distance from Thule to Aleknagik

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 2306.239 miles
  • 3711.532 kilometers
  • 2004.067 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
  • 2297.763 miles
  • 3697.892 kilometers
  • 1996.702 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 Aleknagik?

The estimated flight time from Thule Air Base to Aleknagik Airport is 4 hours and 51 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Thule Air Base (THU) and Aleknagik Airport (WKK)

On average, flying from Thule to Aleknagik generates about 253 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 253 kilograms equals 557 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Thule to Aleknagik

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

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 Aleknagik Airport
City: Aleknagik, AK
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: WKK
ICAO Code: 5A8
Coordinates: 59°16′57″N, 158°37′4″W