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How far is Thule from Kingfisher Lake?

The distance between Kingfisher Lake (Kingfisher Lake Airport) and Thule (Thule Air Base) is 1721 miles / 2769 kilometers / 1495 nautical miles.

Kingfisher Lake Airport – Thule Air Base

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Distance from Kingfisher Lake to Thule

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1720.842 miles
  • 2769.426 kilometers
  • 1495.371 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
  • 1716.241 miles
  • 2762.022 kilometers
  • 1491.372 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 Kingfisher Lake to Thule?

The estimated flight time from Kingfisher Lake Airport to Thule Air Base is 3 hours and 45 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Kingfisher Lake Airport (KIF) and Thule Air Base (THU)

On average, flying from Kingfisher Lake to Thule generates about 194 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 194 kilograms equals 428 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Kingfisher Lake to Thule

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

Airport information

Origin Kingfisher Lake Airport
City: Kingfisher Lake
Country: Canada Flag of Canada
IATA Code: KIF
ICAO Code: CNM5
Coordinates: 53°0′45″N, 89°51′19″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