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How far is Thule from Sault Ste Marie?

The distance between Sault Ste Marie (Sault Ste. Marie Airport) and Thule (Thule Air Base) is 2128 miles / 3425 kilometers / 1849 nautical miles.

Sault Ste. Marie Airport – Thule Air Base

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3425
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1849
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Distance from Sault Ste Marie to Thule

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 2127.957 miles
  • 3424.615 kilometers
  • 1849.144 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
  • 2123.448 miles
  • 3417.359 kilometers
  • 1845.226 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 Sault Ste Marie to Thule?

The estimated flight time from Sault Ste. Marie Airport to Thule Air Base is 4 hours and 31 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Sault Ste. Marie Airport (YAM) and Thule Air Base (THU)

On average, flying from Sault Ste Marie to Thule generates about 232 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 232 kilograms equals 512 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Sault Ste Marie to Thule

See the map of the shortest flight path between Sault Ste. Marie Airport (YAM) and Thule Air Base (THU).

Airport information

Origin Sault Ste. Marie Airport
City: Sault Ste Marie
Country: Canada Flag of Canada
IATA Code: YAM
ICAO Code: CYAM
Coordinates: 46°29′6″N, 84°30′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