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How far is Thule from Kugaaruk?

The distance between Kugaaruk (Kugaaruk Airport) and Thule (Thule Air Base) is 699 miles / 1125 kilometers / 608 nautical miles.

Kugaaruk Airport – Thule Air Base

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608
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Distance from Kugaaruk to Thule

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 699.228 miles
  • 1125.298 kilometers
  • 607.612 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
  • 696.591 miles
  • 1121.055 kilometers
  • 605.321 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 Kugaaruk to Thule?

The estimated flight time from Kugaaruk Airport to Thule Air Base is 1 hour and 49 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Kugaaruk Airport (YBB) and Thule Air Base (THU)

On average, flying from Kugaaruk to Thule generates about 125 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 125 kilograms equals 274 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Kugaaruk to Thule

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

Airport information

Origin Kugaaruk Airport
City: Kugaaruk
Country: Canada Flag of Canada
IATA Code: YBB
ICAO Code: CYBB
Coordinates: 68°32′3″N, 89°48′29″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