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How far is Thule from Sanikiluaq?

The distance between Sanikiluaq (Sanikiluaq Airport) and Thule (Thule Air Base) is 1410 miles / 2270 kilometers / 1226 nautical miles.

Sanikiluaq Airport – Thule Air Base

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1410
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2270
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1226
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Distance from Sanikiluaq to Thule

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1410.306 miles
  • 2269.667 kilometers
  • 1225.522 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
  • 1406.303 miles
  • 2263.225 kilometers
  • 1222.044 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 Sanikiluaq to Thule?

The estimated flight time from Sanikiluaq Airport to Thule Air Base is 3 hours and 10 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Sanikiluaq Airport (YSK) and Thule Air Base (THU)

On average, flying from Sanikiluaq to Thule generates about 174 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 174 kilograms equals 383 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Sanikiluaq to Thule

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

Airport information

Origin Sanikiluaq Airport
City: Sanikiluaq
Country: Canada Flag of Canada
IATA Code: YSK
ICAO Code: CYSK
Coordinates: 56°32′16″N, 79°14′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