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How far is Thule from Norman Wells?

The distance between Norman Wells (Norman Wells Airport) and Thule (Thule Air Base) is 1442 miles / 2321 kilometers / 1253 nautical miles.

Norman Wells Airport – Thule Air Base

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Distance from Norman Wells to Thule

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1442.275 miles
  • 2321.117 kilometers
  • 1253.303 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
  • 1436.693 miles
  • 2312.134 kilometers
  • 1248.452 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 Norman Wells to Thule?

The estimated flight time from Norman Wells Airport to Thule Air Base is 3 hours and 13 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Norman Wells Airport (YVQ) and Thule Air Base (THU)

On average, flying from Norman Wells to Thule generates about 176 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 176 kilograms equals 388 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Norman Wells to Thule

See the map of the shortest flight path between Norman Wells Airport (YVQ) and Thule Air Base (THU).

Airport information

Origin Norman Wells Airport
City: Norman Wells
Country: Canada Flag of Canada
IATA Code: YVQ
ICAO Code: CYVQ
Coordinates: 65°16′53″N, 126°47′52″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