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How far is Thule from Island Lake?

The distance between Island Lake (Island Lake Airport) and Thule (Thule Air Base) is 1708 miles / 2749 kilometers / 1484 nautical miles.

Island Lake Airport – Thule Air Base

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Distance from Island Lake to Thule

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1708.017 miles
  • 2748.786 kilometers
  • 1484.226 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
  • 1703.251 miles
  • 2741.116 kilometers
  • 1480.084 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 Island Lake to Thule?

The estimated flight time from Island Lake Airport to Thule Air Base is 3 hours and 44 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Island Lake Airport (YIV) and Thule Air Base (THU)

On average, flying from Island Lake to Thule generates about 193 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 193 kilograms equals 426 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Island Lake to Thule

See the map of the shortest flight path between Island Lake Airport (YIV) and Thule Air Base (THU).

Airport information

Origin Island Lake Airport
City: Island Lake
Country: Canada Flag of Canada
IATA Code: YIV
ICAO Code: CYIV
Coordinates: 53°51′25″N, 94°39′12″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