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How far is Thule from Whitehorse?

The distance between Whitehorse (Erik Nielsen Whitehorse International Airport) and Thule (Thule Air Base) is 1847 miles / 2973 kilometers / 1605 nautical miles.

Erik Nielsen Whitehorse International Airport – Thule Air Base

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Distance from Whitehorse to Thule

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1847.321 miles
  • 2972.975 kilometers
  • 1605.278 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
  • 1840.569 miles
  • 2962.108 kilometers
  • 1599.411 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 Whitehorse to Thule?

The estimated flight time from Erik Nielsen Whitehorse International Airport to Thule Air Base is 3 hours and 59 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Erik Nielsen Whitehorse International Airport (YXY) and Thule Air Base (THU)

On average, flying from Whitehorse to Thule generates about 204 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 204 kilograms equals 449 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Whitehorse to Thule

See the map of the shortest flight path between Erik Nielsen Whitehorse International Airport (YXY) and Thule Air Base (THU).

Airport information

Origin Erik Nielsen Whitehorse International Airport
City: Whitehorse
Country: Canada Flag of Canada
IATA Code: YXY
ICAO Code: CYXY
Coordinates: 60°42′34″N, 135°4′1″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