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How far is Sisimiut from Kangerlussuaq?

The distance between Kangerlussuaq (Kangerlussuaq Airport) and Sisimiut (Sisimiut Airport) is 82 miles / 132 kilometers / 71 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Kangerlussuaq (SFJ) to Sisimiut (JHS) is 180 miles / 290 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 54 hours 25 minutes.

Kangerlussuaq Airport – Sisimiut Airport

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Distance from Kangerlussuaq to Sisimiut

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 81.954 miles
  • 131.892 kilometers
  • 71.216 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
  • 81.630 miles
  • 131.371 kilometers
  • 70.935 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 Kangerlussuaq to Sisimiut?

The estimated flight time from Kangerlussuaq Airport to Sisimiut Airport is 39 minutes.

What is the time difference between Kangerlussuaq and Sisimiut?

There is no time difference between Kangerlussuaq and Sisimiut.

Flight carbon footprint between Kangerlussuaq Airport (SFJ) and Sisimiut Airport (JHS)

On average, flying from Kangerlussuaq to Sisimiut generates about 37 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 37 kilograms equals 82 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Kangerlussuaq to Sisimiut

See the map of the shortest flight path between Kangerlussuaq Airport (SFJ) and Sisimiut Airport (JHS).

Airport information

Origin Kangerlussuaq Airport
City: Kangerlussuaq
Country: Greenland Flag of Greenland
IATA Code: SFJ
ICAO Code: BGSF
Coordinates: 67°0′43″N, 50°42′41″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

Airlines flying from Kangerlussuaq (SFJ) to Sisimiut (JHS)

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