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How far is Thule from London?

The distance between London (London International Airport) and Thule (Thule Air Base) is 2347 miles / 3777 kilometers / 2040 nautical miles.

London International Airport – Thule Air Base

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2347
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3777
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2040
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Distance from London to Thule

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 2347.161 miles
  • 3777.389 kilometers
  • 2039.627 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
  • 2342.891 miles
  • 3770.517 kilometers
  • 2035.916 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 London to Thule?

The estimated flight time from London International Airport to Thule Air Base is 4 hours and 56 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between London International Airport (YXU) and Thule Air Base (THU)

On average, flying from London to Thule generates about 257 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 257 kilograms equals 567 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from London to Thule

See the map of the shortest flight path between London International Airport (YXU) and Thule Air Base (THU).

Airport information

Origin London International Airport
City: London
Country: Canada Flag of Canada
IATA Code: YXU
ICAO Code: CYXU
Coordinates: 43°2′8″N, 81°9′14″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