How far is Thule from Kangerlussuaq?
The distance between Kangerlussuaq (Kangerlussuaq Airport) and Thule (Thule Air Base) is 760 miles / 1222 kilometers / 660 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Kangerlussuaq (SFJ) to Thule (THU) is 587 miles / 945 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 185 hours 40 minutes.
Kangerlussuaq Airport – Thule Air Base
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Distance from Kangerlussuaq to Thule
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Kangerlussuaq to Thule. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 759.540 miles
- 1222.361 kilometers
- 660.022 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- 756.788 miles
- 1217.931 kilometers
- 657.630 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 Kangerlussuaq to Thule?
The estimated flight time from Kangerlussuaq Airport to Thule Air Base is 1 hour and 56 minutes.
What is the time difference between Kangerlussuaq and Thule?
Flight carbon footprint between Kangerlussuaq Airport (SFJ) and Thule Air Base (THU)
On average, flying from Kangerlussuaq to Thule generates about 131 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 131 kilograms equals 289 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path and driving directions from Kangerlussuaq to Thule
See the map of the shortest flight path between Kangerlussuaq Airport (SFJ) and Thule Air Base (THU).
Airport information
| Origin | Kangerlussuaq Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Kangerlussuaq |
| Country: | Greenland  |
| IATA Code: | SFJ |
| ICAO Code: | BGSF |
| Coordinates: | 67°0′43″N, 50°42′41″W |
| Destination | Thule Air Base |
|---|---|
| City: | Thule |
| Country: | Greenland |
| IATA Code: | THU |
| ICAO Code: | BGTL |
| Coordinates: | 76°31′52″N, 68°42′11″W |