How far is Thule from Castlegar?
The distance between Castlegar (West Kootenay Regional Airport) and Thule (Thule Air Base) is 2298 miles / 3699 kilometers / 1997 nautical miles.
West Kootenay Regional Airport – Thule Air Base
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Distance from Castlegar to Thule
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Castlegar to Thule. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 2298.161 miles
- 3698.532 kilometers
- 1997.048 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- 2291.922 miles
- 3688.491 kilometers
- 1991.626 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 Castlegar to Thule?
The estimated flight time from West Kootenay Regional Airport to Thule Air Base is 4 hours and 51 minutes.
What is the time difference between Castlegar and Thule?
The time difference between Castlegar and Thule is 4 hours. Thule is 4 hours ahead of Castlegar.
Flight carbon footprint between West Kootenay Regional Airport (YCG) and Thule Air Base (THU)
On average, flying from Castlegar to Thule generates about 252 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 252 kilograms equals 555 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path from Castlegar to Thule
See the map of the shortest flight path between West Kootenay Regional Airport (YCG) and Thule Air Base (THU).
Airport information
| Origin | West Kootenay Regional Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Castlegar |
| Country: | Canada  |
| IATA Code: | YCG |
| ICAO Code: | CYCG |
| Coordinates: | 49°17′47″N, 117°37′55″W |
| Destination | Thule Air Base |
|---|---|
| City: | Thule |
| Country: | Greenland  |
| IATA Code: | THU |
| ICAO Code: | BGTL |
| Coordinates: | 76°31′52″N, 68°42′11″W |