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How far is Thule from Calgary?

The distance between Calgary (Calgary International Airport) and Thule (Thule Air Base) is 2128 miles / 3424 kilometers / 1849 nautical miles.

Calgary International Airport – Thule Air Base

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2128
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3424
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1849
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Distance from Calgary to Thule

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 2127.509 miles
  • 3423.895 kilometers
  • 1848.755 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
  • 2121.526 miles
  • 3414.265 kilometers
  • 1843.556 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 Calgary to Thule?

The estimated flight time from Calgary International Airport to Thule Air Base is 4 hours and 31 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Calgary International Airport (YYC) and Thule Air Base (THU)

On average, flying from Calgary to Thule generates about 232 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 232 kilograms equals 512 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Calgary to Thule

See the map of the shortest flight path between Calgary International Airport (YYC) and Thule Air Base (THU).

Airport information

Origin Calgary International Airport
City: Calgary
Country: Canada Flag of Canada
IATA Code: YYC
ICAO Code: CYYC
Coordinates: 51°6′50″N, 114°1′11″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