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How far is Thule from Edmonton?

The distance between Edmonton (Edmonton International Airport) and Thule (Thule Air Base) is 1978 miles / 3184 kilometers / 1719 nautical miles.

Edmonton International Airport – Thule Air Base

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1719
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Distance from Edmonton to Thule

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1978.183 miles
  • 3183.577 kilometers
  • 1718.994 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
  • 1972.302 miles
  • 3174.112 kilometers
  • 1713.884 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 Edmonton to Thule?

The estimated flight time from Edmonton International Airport to Thule Air Base is 4 hours and 14 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Edmonton International Airport (YEG) and Thule Air Base (THU)

On average, flying from Edmonton to Thule generates about 216 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 216 kilograms equals 475 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Edmonton to Thule

See the map of the shortest flight path between Edmonton International Airport (YEG) and Thule Air Base (THU).

Airport information

Origin Edmonton International Airport
City: Edmonton
Country: Canada Flag of Canada
IATA Code: YEG
ICAO Code: CYEG
Coordinates: 53°18′34″N, 113°34′48″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