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How far is Thule from Whistler?

The distance between Whistler (Whistler/Green Lake Water Aerodrome) and Thule (Thule Air Base) is 2322 miles / 3737 kilometers / 2018 nautical miles.

Whistler/Green Lake Water Aerodrome – Thule Air Base

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Distance from Whistler to Thule

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 2322.133 miles
  • 3737.110 kilometers
  • 2017.878 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
  • 2315.541 miles
  • 3726.502 kilometers
  • 2012.150 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 Whistler to Thule?

The estimated flight time from Whistler/Green Lake Water Aerodrome to Thule Air Base is 4 hours and 53 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Whistler/Green Lake Water Aerodrome (YWS) and Thule Air Base (THU)

On average, flying from Whistler to Thule generates about 254 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 254 kilograms equals 561 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Whistler to Thule

See the map of the shortest flight path between Whistler/Green Lake Water Aerodrome (YWS) and Thule Air Base (THU).

Airport information

Origin Whistler/Green Lake Water Aerodrome
City: Whistler
Country: Canada Flag of Canada
IATA Code: YWS
ICAO Code: CAE5
Coordinates: 50°8′36″N, 122°56′56″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