How far is Thule from Sydney?
The distance between Sydney (Sydney/J.A. Douglas McCurdy Airport) and Thule (Thule Air Base) is 2117 miles / 3407 kilometers / 1840 nautical miles.
Sydney/J.A. Douglas McCurdy Airport – Thule Air Base
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Distance from Sydney to Thule
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Sydney to Thule. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 2117.030 miles
- 3407.030 kilometers
- 1839.649 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- 2112.695 miles
- 3400.053 kilometers
- 1835.882 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 Sydney to Thule?
The estimated flight time from Sydney/J.A. Douglas McCurdy Airport to Thule Air Base is 4 hours and 30 minutes.
What is the time difference between Sydney and Thule?
Flight carbon footprint between Sydney/J.A. Douglas McCurdy Airport (YQY) and Thule Air Base (THU)
On average, flying from Sydney to Thule generates about 231 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 231 kilograms equals 509 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path from Sydney to Thule
See the map of the shortest flight path between Sydney/J.A. Douglas McCurdy Airport (YQY) and Thule Air Base (THU).
Airport information
| Origin | Sydney/J.A. Douglas McCurdy Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Sydney |
| Country: | Canada  |
| IATA Code: | YQY |
| ICAO Code: | CYQY |
| Coordinates: | 46°9′41″N, 60°2′52″W |
| Destination | Thule Air Base |
|---|---|
| City: | Thule |
| Country: | Greenland  |
| IATA Code: | THU |
| ICAO Code: | BGTL |
| Coordinates: | 76°31′52″N, 68°42′11″W |