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How far is Thule from Nuuk?

The distance between Nuuk (Nuuk Airport) and Thule (Thule Air Base) is 935 miles / 1504 kilometers / 812 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Nuuk (GOH) to Thule (THU) is 645 miles / 1038 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 205 hours 53 minutes.

Nuuk Airport – Thule Air Base

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935
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812
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Distance from Nuuk to Thule

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 934.574 miles
  • 1504.050 kilometers
  • 812.122 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
  • 931.375 miles
  • 1498.903 kilometers
  • 809.343 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 Nuuk to Thule?

The estimated flight time from Nuuk Airport to Thule Air Base is 2 hours and 16 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Nuuk Airport (GOH) and Thule Air Base (THU)

On average, flying from Nuuk to Thule generates about 146 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 146 kilograms equals 322 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Nuuk to Thule

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

Airport information

Origin Nuuk Airport
City: Nuuk
Country: Greenland Flag of Greenland
IATA Code: GOH
ICAO Code: BGGH
Coordinates: 64°11′27″N, 51°40′41″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