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How far is Thule from Red Lake?

The distance between Red Lake (Red Lake Airport) and Thule (Thule Air Base) is 1887 miles / 3038 kilometers / 1640 nautical miles.

Red Lake Airport – Thule Air Base

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1887
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3038
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1640
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Distance from Red Lake to Thule

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1887.421 miles
  • 3037.510 kilometers
  • 1640.124 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
  • 1882.575 miles
  • 3029.711 kilometers
  • 1635.913 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 Red Lake to Thule?

The estimated flight time from Red Lake Airport to Thule Air Base is 4 hours and 4 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Red Lake Airport (YRL) and Thule Air Base (THU)

On average, flying from Red Lake to Thule generates about 207 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 207 kilograms equals 457 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Red Lake to Thule

See the map of the shortest flight path between Red Lake Airport (YRL) and Thule Air Base (THU).

Airport information

Origin Red Lake Airport
City: Red Lake
Country: Canada Flag of Canada
IATA Code: YRL
ICAO Code: CYRL
Coordinates: 51°4′0″N, 93°47′35″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