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How far is Whistler from Thule?

The distance between Thule (Thule Air Base) and Whistler (Whistler/Green Lake Water Aerodrome) is 2322 miles / 3737 kilometers / 2018 nautical miles.

Thule Air Base – Whistler/Green Lake Water Aerodrome

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Distance from Thule to Whistler

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 2322.133 miles
  • 3737.110 kilometers
  • 2017.878 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
  • 2315.541 miles
  • 3726.502 kilometers
  • 2012.150 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 Whistler?

The estimated flight time from Thule Air Base to Whistler/Green Lake Water Aerodrome is 4 hours and 53 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Thule Air Base (THU) and Whistler/Green Lake Water Aerodrome (YWS)

On average, flying from Thule to Whistler generates about 254 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 254 kilograms equals 561 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Thule to Whistler

See the map of the shortest flight path between Thule Air Base (THU) and Whistler/Green Lake Water Aerodrome (YWS).

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 Whistler/Green Lake Water Aerodrome
City: Whistler
Country: Canada Flag of Canada
IATA Code: YWS
ICAO Code: CAE5
Coordinates: 50°8′36″N, 122°56′56″W