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How far is Wemindji from Thule?

The distance between Thule (Thule Air Base) and Wemindji (Wemindji Airport) is 1651 miles / 2657 kilometers / 1435 nautical miles.

Thule Air Base – Wemindji Airport

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1435
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Distance from Thule to Wemindji

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1650.905 miles
  • 2656.875 kilometers
  • 1434.598 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
  • 1646.646 miles
  • 2650.019 kilometers
  • 1430.896 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 Wemindji?

The estimated flight time from Thule Air Base to Wemindji Airport is 3 hours and 37 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Thule Air Base (THU) and Wemindji Airport (YNC)

On average, flying from Thule to Wemindji generates about 189 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 189 kilograms equals 417 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Thule to Wemindji

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

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 Wemindji Airport
City: Wemindji
Country: Canada Flag of Canada
IATA Code: YNC
ICAO Code: CYNC
Coordinates: 53°0′38″N, 78°49′51″W