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How far is Thule from Colorado Springs, CO?

The distance between Colorado Springs (Colorado Springs Airport) and Thule (Thule Air Base) is 2828 miles / 4551 kilometers / 2458 nautical miles.

Colorado Springs Airport – Thule Air Base

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2828
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4551
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2458
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Distance from Colorado Springs to Thule

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 2828.101 miles
  • 4551.388 kilometers
  • 2457.553 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
  • 2823.268 miles
  • 4543.609 kilometers
  • 2453.353 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 Colorado Springs to Thule?

The estimated flight time from Colorado Springs Airport to Thule Air Base is 5 hours and 51 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Colorado Springs Airport (COS) and Thule Air Base (THU)

On average, flying from Colorado Springs to Thule generates about 314 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 314 kilograms equals 692 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Colorado Springs to Thule

See the map of the shortest flight path between Colorado Springs Airport (COS) and Thule Air Base (THU).

Airport information

Origin Colorado Springs Airport
City: Colorado Springs, CO
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: COS
ICAO Code: KCOS
Coordinates: 38°48′20″N, 104°42′3″W
Destination 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