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How far is Appleton, WI, from Thunder Bay?

The distance between Thunder Bay (Thunder Bay International Airport) and Appleton (Appleton International Airport) is 287 miles / 461 kilometers / 249 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Thunder Bay (YQT) to Appleton (ATW) is 523 miles / 842 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 10 hours 47 minutes.

Thunder Bay International Airport – Appleton International Airport

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287
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Distance from Thunder Bay to Appleton

There are several ways to calculate the distance from Thunder Bay to Appleton. Here are two standard methods:

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 286.734 miles
  • 461.454 kilometers
  • 249.165 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
  • 286.815 miles
  • 461.584 kilometers
  • 249.235 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 Thunder Bay to Appleton?

The estimated flight time from Thunder Bay International Airport to Appleton International Airport is 1 hour and 2 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Thunder Bay International Airport (YQT) and Appleton International Airport (ATW)

On average, flying from Thunder Bay to Appleton generates about 67 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 67 kilograms equals 148 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Thunder Bay to Appleton

See the map of the shortest flight path between Thunder Bay International Airport (YQT) and Appleton International Airport (ATW).

Airport information

Origin Thunder Bay International Airport
City: Thunder Bay
Country: Canada Flag of Canada
IATA Code: YQT
ICAO Code: CYQT
Coordinates: 48°22′18″N, 89°19′26″W
Destination Appleton International Airport
City: Appleton, WI
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: ATW
ICAO Code: KATW
Coordinates: 44°15′29″N, 88°31′8″W