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How far is Gillam from Thule?

The distance between Thule (Thule Air Base) and Gillam (Gillam Airport) is 1541 miles / 2481 kilometers / 1339 nautical miles.

Thule Air Base – Gillam Airport

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1541
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2481
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1339
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Distance from Thule to Gillam

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1541.455 miles
  • 2480.732 kilometers
  • 1339.488 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
  • 1536.866 miles
  • 2473.346 kilometers
  • 1335.500 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 Thule to Gillam?

The estimated flight time from Thule Air Base to Gillam Airport is 3 hours and 25 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Thule Air Base (THU) and Gillam Airport (YGX)

On average, flying from Thule to Gillam generates about 182 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 182 kilograms equals 401 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Thule to Gillam

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

Airport information

Origin 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
Destination Gillam Airport
City: Gillam
Country: Canada Flag of Canada
IATA Code: YGX
ICAO Code: CYGX
Coordinates: 56°21′26″N, 94°42′38″W