Nonstop flight route between Pituffik, Greenland and Isparta, Turkey:
Departure Airport:
(76°31'51"N by 68°42'11"W)
Arrival Airport:
(37°51'54"N by 30°22'54"E)
Distance from THU to ISE:
3,827.56 miles (6,159.85 km)
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About this route:
A direct, nonstop flight between Thule Air Base (THU), Pituffik, Greenland and Isparta Süleyman Demirel Airport (ISE), Isparta, Turkey would travel a Great Circle distance of 3,828 miles (or 6,160 kilometers).
A Great Circle is the shortest distance between 2 points on a sphere. Because most world maps are flat (but the Earth is round), the route of the shortest distance between 2 points on the Earth will often appear curved when viewed on a flat map, especially for long distances. If you were to simply draw a straight line on a flat map and measure a very long distance, it would likely be much further than if you were to lay a string between those two points on a globe. Because of the large distance between Thule Air Base and Isparta Süleyman Demirel Airport, the route shown on this map most likely appears curved because of this reason.
Try it at home! Get a globe and tightly lay a string between Thule Air Base and Isparta Süleyman Demirel Airport. You'll see that it will travel the same route of the red line on this map!
Departure Airport Information:
| IATA / ICAO Codes: | THU / BGTL |
| Airport Names: |
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| Location: | Pituffik, Greenland |
| GPS Coordinates: | 76°31'51"N by 68°42'11"W |
| View all routes: | Routes from THU |
| More Information: | THU Maps & Info |
Arrival Airport Information:
| IATA / ICAO Codes: | ISE / LTFC |
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| Location: | Isparta, Turkey |
| GPS Coordinates: | 37°51'54"N by 30°22'54"E |
| Area Served: | Isparta, Turkey |
| Operator/Owner: | DHMİ (State Airports Administrations) |
| Airport Type: | Public |
| Elevation: | 2835 feet (864 meters) |
| # of Runways: | 1 |
| View all routes: | Routes from ISE |
| More Information: | ISE Maps & Info |
Facts about Thule Air Base (THU):
- In 1818, Sir John Ross’s expedition made first contact with nomadic Polar Eskimos in the area.
- In 1949, Denmark joined NATO and abandoned its attempt to remove the United States bases.
- In 1961, a Ballistic Missile Early Warning System radar was constructed at "J-Site," 21 km northeast of main base.
- In addition to being known as "Thule Air Base", another name for THU is "Thule AB".
- In 1957 construction began on 4 Nike Missile sites around the base, and they and their radar systems were operational by the end of 1958.
- The furthest airport from Thule Air Base (THU) is Hobart International Airport (HBA), which is located 9,883 miles (15,905 kilometers) away in Hobart, Tasmania, Australia.
- In 1959, the airbase was the main staging point for the construction of Camp Century, some 150 mi from the base.
- The closest airport to Thule Air Base (THU) is Savissivik Heliport (SVR), which is located 69 miles (111 kilometers) ESE of THU.
Facts about Isparta Süleyman Demirel Airport (ISE):
- The closest airport to Isparta Süleyman Demirel Airport (ISE) is Çardak Airport (DNZ), which is located 38 miles (60 kilometers) W of ISE.
- In addition to being known as "Isparta Süleyman Demirel Airport", another name for ISE is "Isparta Süleyman Demirel Havalimanı".
- The furthest airport from Isparta Süleyman Demirel Airport (ISE) is Rurutu Airport (RUR), which is located 11,365 miles (18,291 kilometers) away in Rurutu, French Polynesia.
- Isparta Süleyman Demirel Airport (ISE) currently has only 1 runway.
| Rank | Distance & Direction | Airport Name & IATA Code | Airport Location | Further Actions |
| 1 | 69.00 miles (111.05 km) ESE | Savissivik Heliport (SVR) | Savissivik, Greenland |     |
| 2 | 92.13 miles (148.27 km) NNW | Siorapaluk Heliport (SRK) | Siorapaluk, Greenland | |
| 3 | 229.06 miles (368.63 km) W | Grise Fiord Airport (YGZ) | Grise Fiord, Nunavut, Canada | |
| 4 | 238.65 miles (384.06 km) ESE | Kullorsuaq Heliport (KHQ) | Kullorsuaq, Greenland | |
| 5 | 262.86 miles (423.04 km) ESE | Nuussuaq Heliport (NSQ) | Nuussuaq, Greenland | |
| 6 | 313.53 miles (504.57 km) SE | Tasiusaq Heliport (TQA) | Tasiusaq, Qaasuitsup, Greenland | |
| 7 | 314.36 miles (505.92 km) SW | Pond Inlet Airport (YIO) | Pond Inlet, Nunavut, Canada | |
| 8 | 322.94 miles (519.72 km) SE | Innaarsuit Heliport (IUI) | Innaarsuit, Greenland | |
| 9 | 336.81 miles (542.05 km) NW | Eureka Aerodrome (YEU) | Eureka, Nunavut, Canada | |
| 10 | 344.46 miles (554.35 km) SE | Upernavik Airport (JUV) | Upernavik, Greenland | |
| 11 | 345.57 miles (556.13 km) SE | Aappilattoq Heliport (AOQ) | Aappilattoq, Qaasuitsup, Greenland | |
| 12 | 374.63 miles (602.91 km) SE | Kangersuatsiaq Heliport (KGQ) | Kangersuatsiaq, Greenland | |
| 13 | 376.92 miles (606.58 km) WSW | Nanisivik Airport (YSR) | Nanisivik, Nunavut, Canada | |
| 14 | 381.61 miles (614.14 km) WSW | Arctic Bay Airport (YAB) | Arctic Bay, Nunavut, Canada | |
| 15 | 417.70 miles (672.23 km) S | Clyde River Airport (YCY) | Clyde River, Nunavut, Canada | |
| Rank | Distance & Direction | Airport Name & IATA Code | Airport Location | Further Actions |
| 1 | 9,882.84 miles (15,904.85 km) SW | Hobart International Airport (HBA) | Hobart, Tasmania, Australia | |
| 2 | 9,870.98 miles (15,885.76 km) WSW | Ryan's Creek Aerodrome (SZS) | Stewart Island, New Zealand | |
| 3 | 9,835.86 miles (15,829.25 km) WSW | Invercargill Airport (IVC) | Invercargill, New Zealand | |
| 4 | 9,799.28 miles (15,770.37 km) SW | Launceston Airport (LST) | Launceston, Tasmania, Australia | |
| 5 | 9,782.86 miles (15,743.95 km) SW | Devonport Airport (DPO) | Devonport, Tasmania, Australia | |
| 6 | 9,779.11 miles (15,737.92 km) SW | Burnie Airport (BWT) | Burnie, Tasmania, Australia | |
| 7 | 9,775.29 miles (15,731.77 km) WSW | Dunedin International Airport (DUD) | Dunedin, Otago, New Zealand | |
| 8 | 9,775.14 miles (15,731.52 km) SW | Smithton Airport (SIO) | Smithton, Tasmania, Australia | |
| 9 | 9,772.93 miles (15,727.96 km) SW | St Helens Airport (HLS) | St. Helens, Tasmania, Australia | |
| 10 | 9,772.19 miles (15,726.78 km) SW | George Town Aerodrome (GEE) | George Town, Tasmania, Australia | |
| 11 | 9,741.00 miles (15,676.59 km) WSW | Alexandra Aerodrome (ALR) | Alexandra, New Zealand | |
| 12 | 9,738.17 miles (15,672.03 km) WSW | Queenstown Airport (ZQN) | Queenstown, New Zealand | |
| 13 | 9,727.70 miles (15,655.17 km) WSW | Milford Sound Airport (MFN) | Milford Sound, New Zealand | |
| 14 | 9,723.24 miles (15,648.00 km) SW | King Island Airport (KNS) | Currie, Tasmania, Australia | |
| 15 | 9,710.84 miles (15,628.05 km) WSW | Wanaka Airport (WKA) | Wanaka, New Zealand | |
| Rank | Distance & Direction | Airport Name & IATA Code | Airport Location | Further Actions |
| 1 | 37.56 miles (60.45 km) W | Çardak Airport (DNZ) | Denizli, Turkey | |
| 2 | 60.69 miles (97.67 km) N | Afyon Airport (AFY) | Afyon, Turkey | |
| 3 | 70.37 miles (113.25 km) SSE | Antalya Airport (AYT) | Antalya, Turkey | |
| 4 | 74.52 miles (119.92 km) NW | Uṣak Airport (USQ) | Usak, Turkey | |
| 5 | 87.19 miles (140.32 km) N | Zafer Airport (KZR) | Kütahya, Turkey | |
| 6 | 118.10 miles (190.06 km) SW | Dalaman International Airport (DLM) | Muğla, Turkey | |
| 7 | 119.07 miles (191.63 km) E | Konya Airport (KYA) | Konya, Turkey | |
| 8 | 127.10 miles (204.54 km) SSW | Kastellorizo Public Airport (KZS) | Kastelorizo, Greece | |
| 9 | 133.02 miles (214.07 km) N | Eskişehir Air Base (ESK) | Eskişehir, Turkey | |
| 10 | 134.59 miles (216.60 km) N | Eskişehir Anadolu Airport (AOE) | Eskişehir, Turkey | |
| 11 | 154.79 miles (249.11 km) WSW | Milas–Bodrum Airport (BJV) | Muğla, Turkey | |
| 12 | 156.87 miles (252.45 km) WSW | Imsik Airport (BXN) | Bodrum, Turkey | |
| 13 | 161.73 miles (260.28 km) SW | Rhodes International Airport "Diagoras" (RHO) | Rhodes, Greece | |
| 14 | 170.88 miles (275.01 km) NNW | Yenişehir Airport (YEI) | Yenişehir, Bursa, Turkey | |
| 15 | 177.93 miles (286.35 km) W | İzmir Adnan Menderes Airport (ADB) | İzmir, Turkey | |
| Rank | Distance & Direction | Airport Name & IATA Code | Airport Location | Further Actions |
| 1 | 11,365.44 miles (18,290.85 km) S | Rurutu Airport (RUR) | Rurutu, French Polynesia | |
| 2 | 11,228.21 miles (18,070.01 km) SSE | Mangaia Island Airport (MGS) | Mangaia Island, Cook Islands | |
| 3 | 11,134.88 miles (17,919.81 km) SSE | Rarotonga International Airport (RAR) | Avarua, Cook Islands | |
| 4 | 11,127.23 miles (17,907.49 km) SSE | Akatoka Manava Airport (Mauke Airport) (MUK) | Mauke Island, Cook Islands | |
| 5 | 11,100.35 miles (17,864.24 km) SSE | Mitiaro Island Airport (MOI) | Mitiaro Island, Cook Islands | |
| 6 | 11,094.13 miles (17,854.22 km) SW | Totegegie Airport (GMR) | Mangareva, Gambier Islands, French Polynesia | |
| 7 | 11,083.45 miles (17,837.04 km) SSW | Tureira Airport (ZTA) | Tureia, Tuamotus, French Polynesia | |
| 8 | 11,033.63 miles (17,756.86 km) S | Fa'a'ā International Airport (PPT) | Papeete, Tahiti, French Polynesia | |
| 9 | 11,028.96 miles (17,749.34 km) S | Moorea Airport (MOZ) | Moorea, Windward Islands, French Polynesia | |
| 10 | 10,997.59 miles (17,698.85 km) S | Anaa Airport (AAA) | Anaa, Tuamotus, French Polynesia | |
| 11 | 10,996.79 miles (17,697.57 km) SSW | Nukutavake Airport (NUK) | Nukutavake, Tuamotus, French Polynesia | |
| 12 | 10,982.21 miles (17,674.11 km) ESE | Chatham Islands (CHT) | Waitangi, Chatham Islands, New Zealand | |
| 13 | 10,972.39 miles (17,658.31 km) SSW | Hao Airport (HOI) | Hao, Tuamotu Island, French Polynesia | |
| 14 | 10,971.07 miles (17,656.18 km) S | Huahine – Fare Airport (HUH) | Huahine, Society Islands, French Polynesia | |
| 15 | 10,951.04 miles (17,623.95 km) S | Bora Bora Airport (BOB) | Bora Bora, French Polynesia | |