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How far is Thule from Resolute Bay?

The distance between Resolute Bay (Resolute Bay Airport) and Thule (Thule Air Base) is 465 miles / 749 kilometers / 404 nautical miles.

Resolute Bay Airport – Thule Air Base

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Distance from Resolute Bay to Thule

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 465.267 miles
  • 748.775 kilometers
  • 404.306 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
  • 463.300 miles
  • 745.609 kilometers
  • 402.597 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 Resolute Bay to Thule?

The estimated flight time from Resolute Bay Airport to Thule Air Base is 1 hour and 22 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Resolute Bay Airport (YRB) and Thule Air Base (THU)

On average, flying from Resolute Bay to Thule generates about 94 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 94 kilograms equals 206 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Resolute Bay to Thule

See the map of the shortest flight path between Resolute Bay Airport (YRB) and Thule Air Base (THU).

Airport information

Origin Resolute Bay Airport
City: Resolute Bay
Country: Canada Flag of Canada
IATA Code: YRB
ICAO Code: CYRB
Coordinates: 74°43′0″N, 94°58′9″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