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How far is Thule from Kangiqsujuaq?

The distance between Kangiqsujuaq (Kangiqsujuaq (Wakeham Bay) Airport) and Thule (Thule Air Base) is 1038 miles / 1671 kilometers / 902 nautical miles.

Kangiqsujuaq (Wakeham Bay) Airport – Thule Air Base

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Distance from Kangiqsujuaq to Thule

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1038.392 miles
  • 1671.130 kilometers
  • 902.338 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
  • 1035.128 miles
  • 1665.877 kilometers
  • 899.502 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 Kangiqsujuaq to Thule?

The estimated flight time from Kangiqsujuaq (Wakeham Bay) Airport to Thule Air Base is 2 hours and 27 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Kangiqsujuaq (Wakeham Bay) Airport (YWB) and Thule Air Base (THU)

On average, flying from Kangiqsujuaq to Thule generates about 153 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 153 kilograms equals 338 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Kangiqsujuaq to Thule

See the map of the shortest flight path between Kangiqsujuaq (Wakeham Bay) Airport (YWB) and Thule Air Base (THU).

Airport information

Origin Kangiqsujuaq (Wakeham Bay) Airport
City: Kangiqsujuaq
Country: Canada Flag of Canada
IATA Code: YWB
ICAO Code: CYKG
Coordinates: 61°35′18″N, 71°55′45″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