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How far is Thule from Pangnirtung?

The distance between Pangnirtung (Pangnirtung Airport) and Thule (Thule Air Base) is 723 miles / 1163 kilometers / 628 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Pangnirtung (YXP) to Thule (THU) is 413 miles / 664 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 131 hours 26 minutes.

Pangnirtung Airport – Thule Air Base

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723
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1163
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628
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Distance from Pangnirtung to Thule

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 722.900 miles
  • 1163.394 kilometers
  • 628.183 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
  • 720.428 miles
  • 1159.416 kilometers
  • 626.035 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 Pangnirtung to Thule?

The estimated flight time from Pangnirtung Airport to Thule Air Base is 1 hour and 52 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Pangnirtung Airport (YXP) and Thule Air Base (THU)

On average, flying from Pangnirtung to Thule generates about 127 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 127 kilograms equals 280 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Pangnirtung to Thule

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

Airport information

Origin Pangnirtung Airport
City: Pangnirtung
Country: Canada Flag of Canada
IATA Code: YXP
ICAO Code: CYXP
Coordinates: 66°8′41″N, 65°42′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