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How far is Thule from Fort McMurray?

The distance between Fort McMurray (Fort McMurray International Airport) and Thule (Thule Air Base) is 1729 miles / 2782 kilometers / 1502 nautical miles.

Fort McMurray International Airport – Thule Air Base

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1729
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2782
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1502
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Distance from Fort McMurray to Thule

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1728.675 miles
  • 2782.033 kilometers
  • 1502.177 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
  • 1723.157 miles
  • 2773.152 kilometers
  • 1497.383 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 Fort McMurray to Thule?

The estimated flight time from Fort McMurray International Airport to Thule Air Base is 3 hours and 46 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Fort McMurray International Airport (YMM) and Thule Air Base (THU)

On average, flying from Fort McMurray to Thule generates about 195 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 195 kilograms equals 429 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Fort McMurray to Thule

See the map of the shortest flight path between Fort McMurray International Airport (YMM) and Thule Air Base (THU).

Airport information

Origin Fort McMurray International Airport
City: Fort McMurray
Country: Canada Flag of Canada
IATA Code: YMM
ICAO Code: CYMM
Coordinates: 56°39′11″N, 111°13′19″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