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How far is Sisimiut from Narsarsuaq?

The distance between Narsarsuaq (Narsarsuaq Airport) and Sisimiut (Sisimiut Airport) is 473 miles / 761 kilometers / 411 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Narsarsuaq (UAK) to Sisimiut (JHS) is 518 miles / 834 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 165 hours 42 minutes.

Narsarsuaq Airport – Sisimiut Airport

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Distance from Narsarsuaq to Sisimiut

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 472.813 miles
  • 760.918 kilometers
  • 410.863 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
  • 471.444 miles
  • 758.716 kilometers
  • 409.674 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 Narsarsuaq to Sisimiut?

The estimated flight time from Narsarsuaq Airport to Sisimiut Airport is 1 hour and 23 minutes.

What is the time difference between Narsarsuaq and Sisimiut?

There is no time difference between Narsarsuaq and Sisimiut.

Flight carbon footprint between Narsarsuaq Airport (UAK) and Sisimiut Airport (JHS)

On average, flying from Narsarsuaq to Sisimiut generates about 95 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 95 kilograms equals 209 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Narsarsuaq to Sisimiut

See the map of the shortest flight path between Narsarsuaq Airport (UAK) and Sisimiut Airport (JHS).

Airport information

Origin Narsarsuaq Airport
City: Narsarsuaq
Country: Greenland Flag of Greenland
IATA Code: UAK
ICAO Code: BGBW
Coordinates: 61°9′37″N, 45°25′33″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