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How far is Thule from Alma?

The distance between Alma (Alma Airport) and Thule (Thule Air Base) is 1942 miles / 3126 kilometers / 1688 nautical miles.

Alma Airport – Thule Air Base

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1942
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3126
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1688
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Distance from Alma to Thule

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1942.163 miles
  • 3125.608 kilometers
  • 1687.693 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
  • 1937.865 miles
  • 3118.692 kilometers
  • 1683.959 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 Alma to Thule?

The estimated flight time from Alma Airport to Thule Air Base is 4 hours and 10 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Alma Airport (YTF) and Thule Air Base (THU)

On average, flying from Alma to Thule generates about 212 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 212 kilograms equals 468 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Alma to Thule

See the map of the shortest flight path between Alma Airport (YTF) and Thule Air Base (THU).

Airport information

Origin Alma Airport
City: Alma
Country: Canada Flag of Canada
IATA Code: YTF
ICAO Code: CYTF
Coordinates: 48°30′32″N, 71°38′30″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