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How far is Thule from Big Trout Lake?

The distance between Big Trout Lake (Big Trout Lake Airport) and Thule (Thule Air Base) is 1667 miles / 2682 kilometers / 1448 nautical miles.

Big Trout Lake Airport – Thule Air Base

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1667
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2682
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1448
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Distance from Big Trout Lake to Thule

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1666.668 miles
  • 2682.242 kilometers
  • 1448.295 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
  • 1662.110 miles
  • 2674.907 kilometers
  • 1444.334 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 Big Trout Lake to Thule?

The estimated flight time from Big Trout Lake Airport to Thule Air Base is 3 hours and 39 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Big Trout Lake Airport (YTL) and Thule Air Base (THU)

On average, flying from Big Trout Lake to Thule generates about 190 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 190 kilograms equals 420 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Big Trout Lake to Thule

See the map of the shortest flight path between Big Trout Lake Airport (YTL) and Thule Air Base (THU).

Airport information

Origin Big Trout Lake Airport
City: Big Trout Lake
Country: Canada Flag of Canada
IATA Code: YTL
ICAO Code: CYTL
Coordinates: 53°49′4″N, 89°53′48″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