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How far is Sisimiut from Kangiqsualujjuaq?

The distance between Kangiqsualujjuaq (Kangiqsualujjuaq (Georges River) Airport) and Sisimiut (Sisimiut Airport) is 688 miles / 1107 kilometers / 598 nautical miles.

Kangiqsualujjuaq (Georges River) Airport – Sisimiut Airport

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1107
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598
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Distance from Kangiqsualujjuaq to Sisimiut

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 687.612 miles
  • 1106.604 kilometers
  • 597.518 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
  • 685.692 miles
  • 1103.514 kilometers
  • 595.850 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 Kangiqsualujjuaq to Sisimiut?

The estimated flight time from Kangiqsualujjuaq (Georges River) Airport to Sisimiut Airport is 1 hour and 48 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Kangiqsualujjuaq (Georges River) Airport (XGR) and Sisimiut Airport (JHS)

On average, flying from Kangiqsualujjuaq to Sisimiut generates about 123 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 123 kilograms equals 272 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Kangiqsualujjuaq to Sisimiut

See the map of the shortest flight path between Kangiqsualujjuaq (Georges River) Airport (XGR) and Sisimiut Airport (JHS).

Airport information

Origin Kangiqsualujjuaq (Georges River) Airport
City: Kangiqsualujjuaq
Country: Canada Flag of Canada
IATA Code: XGR
ICAO Code: CYLU
Coordinates: 58°42′41″N, 65°59′34″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