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How far is Thule from Gillam?

The distance between Gillam (Gillam Airport) and Thule (Thule Air Base) is 1541 miles / 2481 kilometers / 1339 nautical miles.

Gillam Airport – Thule Air Base

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1541
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2481
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1339
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Distance from Gillam to Thule

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1541.455 miles
  • 2480.732 kilometers
  • 1339.488 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
  • 1536.866 miles
  • 2473.346 kilometers
  • 1335.500 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 Gillam to Thule?

The estimated flight time from Gillam Airport to Thule Air Base is 3 hours and 25 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Gillam Airport (YGX) and Thule Air Base (THU)

On average, flying from Gillam to Thule generates about 182 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 182 kilograms equals 401 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Gillam to Thule

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

Airport information

Origin Gillam Airport
City: Gillam
Country: Canada Flag of Canada
IATA Code: YGX
ICAO Code: CYGX
Coordinates: 56°21′26″N, 94°42′38″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