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How far is Thule from Kangiqsualujjuaq?

The distance between Kangiqsualujjuaq (Kangiqsualujjuaq (Georges River) Airport) and Thule (Thule Air Base) is 1237 miles / 1990 kilometers / 1075 nautical miles.

Kangiqsualujjuaq (Georges River) Airport – Thule Air Base

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Distance from Kangiqsualujjuaq to Thule

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1236.632 miles
  • 1990.166 kilometers
  • 1074.604 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
  • 1232.980 miles
  • 1984.289 kilometers
  • 1071.430 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 Kangiqsualujjuaq to Thule?

The estimated flight time from Kangiqsualujjuaq (Georges River) Airport to Thule Air Base is 2 hours and 50 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Kangiqsualujjuaq (Georges River) Airport (XGR) and Thule Air Base (THU)

On average, flying from Kangiqsualujjuaq to Thule generates about 163 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 163 kilograms equals 359 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Kangiqsualujjuaq to Thule

See the map of the shortest flight path between Kangiqsualujjuaq (Georges River) Airport (XGR) and Thule Air Base (THU).

Airport information

Origin Kangiqsualujjuaq (Georges River) Airport
City: Kangiqsualujjuaq
Country: Canada Flag of Canada
IATA Code: XGR
ICAO Code: CYLU
Coordinates: 58°42′41″N, 65°59′34″W
Destination 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