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How far is Thule from Igloolik?

The distance between Igloolik (Igloolik Airport) and Thule (Thule Air Base) is 561 miles / 903 kilometers / 488 nautical miles.

Igloolik Airport – Thule Air Base

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561
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903
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488
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Distance from Igloolik to Thule

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 561.071 miles
  • 902.956 kilometers
  • 487.557 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
  • 558.987 miles
  • 899.602 kilometers
  • 485.746 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 Igloolik to Thule?

The estimated flight time from Igloolik Airport to Thule Air Base is 1 hour and 33 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Igloolik Airport (YGT) and Thule Air Base (THU)

On average, flying from Igloolik to Thule generates about 108 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 108 kilograms equals 237 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Igloolik to Thule

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

Airport information

Origin Igloolik Airport
City: Igloolik
Country: Canada Flag of Canada
IATA Code: YGT
ICAO Code: CYGT
Coordinates: 69°21′52″N, 81°48′57″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