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How far is Thule from Kimmirut?

The distance between Kimmirut (Kimmirut Airport) and Thule (Thule Air Base) is 949 miles / 1527 kilometers / 824 nautical miles.

Kimmirut Airport – Thule Air Base

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1527
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824
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Distance from Kimmirut to Thule

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 948.712 miles
  • 1526.803 kilometers
  • 824.408 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
  • 945.658 miles
  • 1521.889 kilometers
  • 821.754 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 Kimmirut to Thule?

The estimated flight time from Kimmirut Airport to Thule Air Base is 2 hours and 17 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Kimmirut Airport (YLC) and Thule Air Base (THU)

On average, flying from Kimmirut to Thule generates about 147 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 147 kilograms equals 325 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Kimmirut to Thule

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

Airport information

Origin Kimmirut Airport
City: Kimmirut
Country: Canada Flag of Canada
IATA Code: YLC
ICAO Code: CYLC
Coordinates: 62°50′59″N, 69°52′59″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