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How far is Thule from Sandspit?

The distance between Sandspit (Sandspit Airport) and Thule (Thule Air Base) is 2261 miles / 3638 kilometers / 1965 nautical miles.

Sandspit Airport – Thule Air Base

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2261
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3638
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1965
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Distance from Sandspit to Thule

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 2260.822 miles
  • 3638.440 kilometers
  • 1964.601 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
  • 2253.699 miles
  • 3626.977 kilometers
  • 1958.411 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 Sandspit to Thule?

The estimated flight time from Sandspit Airport to Thule Air Base is 4 hours and 46 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Sandspit Airport (YZP) and Thule Air Base (THU)

On average, flying from Sandspit to Thule generates about 247 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 247 kilograms equals 545 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Sandspit to Thule

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

Airport information

Origin Sandspit Airport
City: Sandspit
Country: Canada Flag of Canada
IATA Code: YZP
ICAO Code: CYZP
Coordinates: 53°15′15″N, 131°48′50″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