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How far is Thule from Winnipeg?

The distance between Winnipeg (Winnipeg James Armstrong Richardson International Airport) and Thule (Thule Air Base) is 1999 miles / 3218 kilometers / 1737 nautical miles.

Winnipeg James Armstrong Richardson International Airport – Thule Air Base

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1999
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3218
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1737
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Distance from Winnipeg to Thule

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1999.364 miles
  • 3217.664 kilometers
  • 1737.400 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
  • 1994.331 miles
  • 3209.564 kilometers
  • 1733.026 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 Winnipeg to Thule?

The estimated flight time from Winnipeg James Armstrong Richardson International Airport to Thule Air Base is 4 hours and 17 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Winnipeg James Armstrong Richardson International Airport (YWG) and Thule Air Base (THU)

On average, flying from Winnipeg to Thule generates about 218 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 218 kilograms equals 480 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Winnipeg to Thule

See the map of the shortest flight path between Winnipeg James Armstrong Richardson International Airport (YWG) and Thule Air Base (THU).

Airport information

Origin Winnipeg James Armstrong Richardson International Airport
City: Winnipeg
Country: Canada Flag of Canada
IATA Code: YWG
ICAO Code: CYWG
Coordinates: 49°54′35″N, 97°14′23″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