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How far is Thompson from Fort McMurray?

The distance between Fort McMurray (Fort McMurray International Airport) and Thompson (Thompson Airport) is 517 miles / 833 kilometers / 450 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Fort McMurray (YMM) to Thompson (YTH) is 1012 miles / 1628 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 21 hours 44 minutes.

Fort McMurray International Airport – Thompson Airport

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Distance from Fort McMurray to Thompson

There are several ways to calculate the distance from Fort McMurray to Thompson. Here are two standard methods:

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 517.355 miles
  • 832.602 kilometers
  • 449.569 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
  • 515.594 miles
  • 829.768 kilometers
  • 448.039 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 Fort McMurray to Thompson?

The estimated flight time from Fort McMurray International Airport to Thompson Airport is 1 hour and 28 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Fort McMurray International Airport (YMM) and Thompson Airport (YTH)

On average, flying from Fort McMurray to Thompson generates about 101 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 101 kilograms equals 223 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Fort McMurray to Thompson

See the map of the shortest flight path between Fort McMurray International Airport (YMM) and Thompson Airport (YTH).

Airport information

Origin Fort McMurray International Airport
City: Fort McMurray
Country: Canada Flag of Canada
IATA Code: YMM
ICAO Code: CYMM
Coordinates: 56°39′11″N, 111°13′19″W
Destination Thompson Airport
City: Thompson
Country: Canada Flag of Canada
IATA Code: YTH
ICAO Code: CYTH
Coordinates: 55°48′3″N, 97°51′51″W