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How far is Bethel, AK, from Thunder Bay?

The distance between Thunder Bay (Thunder Bay International Airport) and Bethel (Bethel Airport) is 2871 miles / 4621 kilometers / 2495 nautical miles.

Thunder Bay International Airport – Bethel Airport

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Distance from Thunder Bay to Bethel

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 2871.294 miles
  • 4620.900 kilometers
  • 2495.086 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
  • 2862.358 miles
  • 4606.519 kilometers
  • 2487.321 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 Bethel?

The estimated flight time from Thunder Bay International Airport to Bethel Airport is 5 hours and 56 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Thunder Bay International Airport (YQT) and Bethel Airport (BET)

On average, flying from Thunder Bay to Bethel generates about 319 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 319 kilograms equals 703 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Thunder Bay to Bethel

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

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 Bethel Airport
City: Bethel, AK
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: BET
ICAO Code: PABE
Coordinates: 60°46′47″N, 161°50′16″W