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How far is Sisimiut from Akulivik?

The distance between Akulivik (Akulivik Airport) and Sisimiut (Sisimiut Airport) is 850 miles / 1368 kilometers / 739 nautical miles.

Akulivik Airport – Sisimiut Airport

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850
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1368
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739
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Distance from Akulivik to Sisimiut

There are several ways to calculate the distance from Akulivik to Sisimiut. Here are two standard methods:

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 849.923 miles
  • 1367.818 kilometers
  • 738.563 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
  • 846.961 miles
  • 1363.051 kilometers
  • 735.989 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 Akulivik to Sisimiut?

The estimated flight time from Akulivik Airport to Sisimiut Airport is 2 hours and 6 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Akulivik Airport (AKV) and Sisimiut Airport (JHS)

On average, flying from Akulivik to Sisimiut generates about 139 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 139 kilograms equals 307 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Akulivik to Sisimiut

See the map of the shortest flight path between Akulivik Airport (AKV) and Sisimiut Airport (JHS).

Airport information

Origin Akulivik Airport
City: Akulivik
Country: Canada Flag of Canada
IATA Code: AKV
ICAO Code: CYKO
Coordinates: 60°49′6″N, 78°8′54″W
Destination Sisimiut Airport
City: Sisimiut
Country: Greenland Flag of Greenland
IATA Code: JHS
ICAO Code: BGSS
Coordinates: 66°57′4″N, 53°43′45″W