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How far is Thule from Aklavik?

The distance between Aklavik (Aklavik/Freddie Carmichael Airport) and Thule (Thule Air Base) is 1409 miles / 2268 kilometers / 1224 nautical miles.

Aklavik/Freddie Carmichael Airport – Thule Air Base

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Distance from Aklavik to Thule

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1409.024 miles
  • 2267.604 kilometers
  • 1224.408 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
  • 1403.330 miles
  • 2258.441 kilometers
  • 1219.461 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 Aklavik to Thule?

The estimated flight time from Aklavik/Freddie Carmichael Airport to Thule Air Base is 3 hours and 10 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Aklavik/Freddie Carmichael Airport (LAK) and Thule Air Base (THU)

On average, flying from Aklavik to Thule generates about 174 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 174 kilograms equals 383 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Aklavik to Thule

See the map of the shortest flight path between Aklavik/Freddie Carmichael Airport (LAK) and Thule Air Base (THU).

Airport information

Origin Aklavik/Freddie Carmichael Airport
City: Aklavik
Country: Canada Flag of Canada
IATA Code: LAK
ICAO Code: CYKD
Coordinates: 68°13′23″N, 135°0′21″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