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How far is Thule from Narsarsuaq?

The distance between Narsarsuaq (Narsarsuaq Airport) and Thule (Thule Air Base) is 1195 miles / 1923 kilometers / 1038 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Narsarsuaq (UAK) to Thule (THU) is 926 miles / 1490 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 296 hours 58 minutes.

Narsarsuaq Airport – Thule Air Base

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1195
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1923
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1038
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Distance from Narsarsuaq to Thule

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1194.906 miles
  • 1923.014 kilometers
  • 1038.345 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
  • 1190.975 miles
  • 1916.689 kilometers
  • 1034.929 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 Narsarsuaq to Thule?

The estimated flight time from Narsarsuaq Airport to Thule Air Base is 2 hours and 45 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Narsarsuaq Airport (UAK) and Thule Air Base (THU)

On average, flying from Narsarsuaq to Thule generates about 161 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 161 kilograms equals 355 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Narsarsuaq to Thule

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

Airport information

Origin Narsarsuaq Airport
City: Narsarsuaq
Country: Greenland Flag of Greenland
IATA Code: UAK
ICAO Code: BGBW
Coordinates: 61°9′37″N, 45°25′33″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