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How far is Thule from Powell River?

The distance between Powell River (Powell River Airport) and Thule (Thule Air Base) is 2366 miles / 3808 kilometers / 2056 nautical miles.

Powell River Airport – Thule Air Base

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3808
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Distance from Powell River to Thule

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 2365.941 miles
  • 3807.614 kilometers
  • 2055.947 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
  • 2359.241 miles
  • 3796.831 kilometers
  • 2050.124 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 Powell River to Thule?

The estimated flight time from Powell River Airport to Thule Air Base is 4 hours and 58 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Powell River Airport (YPW) and Thule Air Base (THU)

On average, flying from Powell River to Thule generates about 260 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 260 kilograms equals 572 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Powell River to Thule

See the map of the shortest flight path between Powell River Airport (YPW) and Thule Air Base (THU).

Airport information

Origin Powell River Airport
City: Powell River
Country: Canada Flag of Canada
IATA Code: YPW
ICAO Code: CYPW
Coordinates: 49°50′3″N, 124°30′0″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