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How far is Fort McMurray from Thule?

The distance between Thule (Thule Air Base) and Fort McMurray (Fort McMurray International Airport) is 1729 miles / 2782 kilometers / 1502 nautical miles.

Thule Air Base – Fort McMurray International Airport

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1729
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2782
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1502
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Distance from Thule to Fort McMurray

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1728.675 miles
  • 2782.033 kilometers
  • 1502.177 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
  • 1723.157 miles
  • 2773.152 kilometers
  • 1497.383 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 Fort McMurray?

The estimated flight time from Thule Air Base to Fort McMurray International Airport is 3 hours and 46 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Thule Air Base (THU) and Fort McMurray International Airport (YMM)

On average, flying from Thule to Fort McMurray generates about 195 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 195 kilograms equals 429 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Thule to Fort McMurray

See the map of the shortest flight path between Thule Air Base (THU) and Fort McMurray International Airport (YMM).

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 Fort McMurray International Airport
City: Fort McMurray
Country: Canada Flag of Canada
IATA Code: YMM
ICAO Code: CYMM
Coordinates: 56°39′11″N, 111°13′19″W