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How far is Resolute Bay from Thule?

The distance between Thule (Thule Air Base) and Resolute Bay (Resolute Bay Airport) is 465 miles / 749 kilometers / 404 nautical miles.

Thule Air Base – Resolute Bay Airport

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Distance from Thule to Resolute Bay

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 465.267 miles
  • 748.775 kilometers
  • 404.306 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
  • 463.300 miles
  • 745.609 kilometers
  • 402.597 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 Thule to Resolute Bay?

The estimated flight time from Thule Air Base to Resolute Bay Airport is 1 hour and 22 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Thule Air Base (THU) and Resolute Bay Airport (YRB)

On average, flying from Thule to Resolute Bay generates about 94 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 94 kilograms equals 206 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Thule to Resolute Bay

See the map of the shortest flight path between Thule Air Base (THU) and Resolute Bay Airport (YRB).

Airport information

Origin 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
Destination Resolute Bay Airport
City: Resolute Bay
Country: Canada Flag of Canada
IATA Code: YRB
ICAO Code: CYRB
Coordinates: 74°43′0″N, 94°58′9″W