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How far is Thule from Gander?

The distance between Gander (Gander International Airport) and Thule (Thule Air Base) is 1950 miles / 3139 kilometers / 1695 nautical miles.

Gander International Airport – Thule Air Base

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1950
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3139
Kilometers
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1695
Nautical miles
Flight time duration
4 h 11 min
CO2 emission
213 kg

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Distance from Gander to Thule

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1950.286 miles
  • 3138.681 kilometers
  • 1694.752 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
  • 1945.804 miles
  • 3131.468 kilometers
  • 1690.857 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 Gander to Thule?

The estimated flight time from Gander International Airport to Thule Air Base is 4 hours and 11 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Gander International Airport (YQX) and Thule Air Base (THU)

On average, flying from Gander to Thule generates about 213 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 213 kilograms equals 469 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Gander to Thule

See the map of the shortest flight path between Gander International Airport (YQX) and Thule Air Base (THU).

Airport information

Origin Gander International Airport
City: Gander
Country: Canada Flag of Canada
IATA Code: YQX
ICAO Code: CYQX
Coordinates: 48°56′12″N, 54°34′5″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