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How far is Thule from Ottawa?

The distance between Ottawa (Ottawa Macdonald–Cartier International Airport) and Thule (Thule Air Base) is 2170 miles / 3492 kilometers / 1886 nautical miles.

Ottawa Macdonald–Cartier International Airport – Thule Air Base

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3492
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1886
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Distance from Ottawa to Thule

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 2169.818 miles
  • 3491.984 kilometers
  • 1885.520 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
  • 2165.534 miles
  • 3485.089 kilometers
  • 1881.797 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 Ottawa to Thule?

The estimated flight time from Ottawa Macdonald–Cartier International Airport to Thule Air Base is 4 hours and 36 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Ottawa Macdonald–Cartier International Airport (YOW) and Thule Air Base (THU)

On average, flying from Ottawa to Thule generates about 237 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 237 kilograms equals 522 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Ottawa to Thule

See the map of the shortest flight path between Ottawa Macdonald–Cartier International Airport (YOW) and Thule Air Base (THU).

Airport information

Origin Ottawa Macdonald–Cartier International Airport
City: Ottawa
Country: Canada Flag of Canada
IATA Code: YOW
ICAO Code: CYOW
Coordinates: 45°19′20″N, 75°40′9″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