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How far is Island Lake from Thule?

The distance between Thule (Thule Air Base) and Island Lake (Island Lake Airport) is 1708 miles / 2749 kilometers / 1484 nautical miles.

Thule Air Base – Island Lake Airport

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Distance from Thule to Island Lake

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1708.017 miles
  • 2748.786 kilometers
  • 1484.226 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
  • 1703.251 miles
  • 2741.116 kilometers
  • 1480.084 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 Island Lake?

The estimated flight time from Thule Air Base to Island Lake Airport is 3 hours and 44 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Thule Air Base (THU) and Island Lake Airport (YIV)

On average, flying from Thule to Island Lake generates about 193 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 193 kilograms equals 426 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Thule to Island Lake

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

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 Island Lake Airport
City: Island Lake
Country: Canada Flag of Canada
IATA Code: YIV
ICAO Code: CYIV
Coordinates: 53°51′25″N, 94°39′12″W