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How far is Thule from Williams Lake?

The distance between Williams Lake (Williams Lake Airport) and Thule (Thule Air Base) is 2176 miles / 3503 kilometers / 1891 nautical miles.

Williams Lake Airport – Thule Air Base

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2176
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3503
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1891
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Distance from Williams Lake to Thule

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 2176.463 miles
  • 3502.677 kilometers
  • 1891.294 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
  • 2169.974 miles
  • 3492.235 kilometers
  • 1885.656 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 Williams Lake to Thule?

The estimated flight time from Williams Lake Airport to Thule Air Base is 4 hours and 37 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Williams Lake Airport (YWL) and Thule Air Base (THU)

On average, flying from Williams Lake to Thule generates about 238 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 238 kilograms equals 524 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Williams Lake to Thule

See the map of the shortest flight path between Williams Lake Airport (YWL) and Thule Air Base (THU).

Airport information

Origin Williams Lake Airport
City: Williams Lake
Country: Canada Flag of Canada
IATA Code: YWL
ICAO Code: CYWL
Coordinates: 52°10′59″N, 122°3′14″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