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How far is Wrangell, AK, from Thule?

The distance between Thule (Thule Air Base) and Wrangell (Wrangell Airport) is 2065 miles / 3324 kilometers / 1795 nautical miles.

Thule Air Base – Wrangell Airport

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1795
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Distance from Thule to Wrangell

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 2065.251 miles
  • 3323.699 kilometers
  • 1794.654 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
  • 2058.282 miles
  • 3312.483 kilometers
  • 1788.598 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 Wrangell?

The estimated flight time from Thule Air Base to Wrangell Airport is 4 hours and 24 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Thule Air Base (THU) and Wrangell Airport (WRG)

On average, flying from Thule to Wrangell generates about 225 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 225 kilograms equals 496 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Thule to Wrangell

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

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 Wrangell Airport
City: Wrangell, AK
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: WRG
ICAO Code: PAWG
Coordinates: 56°29′3″N, 132°22′11″W