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How far is Thule from Nain?

The distance between Nain (Nain Airport) and Thule (Thule Air Base) is 1396 miles / 2246 kilometers / 1213 nautical miles.

Nain Airport – Thule Air Base

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1396
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1213
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Distance from Nain to Thule

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1395.675 miles
  • 2246.121 kilometers
  • 1212.809 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
  • 1391.741 miles
  • 2239.789 kilometers
  • 1209.390 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 Nain to Thule?

The estimated flight time from Nain Airport to Thule Air Base is 3 hours and 8 minutes.

What is the time difference between Nain and Thule?

There is no time difference between Nain and Thule.

Flight carbon footprint between Nain Airport (YDP) and Thule Air Base (THU)

On average, flying from Nain to Thule generates about 173 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 173 kilograms equals 381 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Nain to Thule

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

Airport information

Origin Nain Airport
City: Nain
Country: Canada Flag of Canada
IATA Code: YDP
ICAO Code: CYDP
Coordinates: 56°32′57″N, 61°40′49″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